Social media is buzzing in response to the execution of Marcellus Williams, who was put to death by lethal injection on Tuesday.
Williams had always maintained his innocence in the 1998 stabbing death of Felicia Gayle in a St. Louis suburb.
Despite new evidence raising questions about his case, his execution went ahead, leaving many shocked but not surprised.
Online reactions have been intense, with users expressing outrage that justice seemed to be bypassed.
Many are saying this isn’t justice at all, pointing out that the system failed to consider the doubts surrounding his conviction.
As the conversation unfolds, it’s clear that this tragic event has sparked a bigger discussion about the fairness of the justice system.
Marcellus Williams has been executed.
His final statement was made public.
“All Praise Be To Allah In Every Situation!!!” pic.twitter.com/hDWg6gNIn3
— Censored Men (@CensoredMen) September 24, 2024
America is so fucked that Anna Delvey gets to dance on television while Marcellus Williams was executed an hour ago for a crime he didn’t commit
— emmy | NOLA N3 ୨ৎ˙⋆.˚ ᡣ𐭩 (@smasheditup) September 25, 2024
From Gaza to Marcellus Williams, the state has made it clear that it does not care how many letters you sign, how many times you call. These people do not care what you want them to do. Accepting that is the only way to get to what’s next.
— RELIV (@ArielleIvy_) September 24, 2024
Executing a man..that was proven innocent…multiple times is…I hate this World. https://t.co/tmSacpDuR8
— WINKKZZ – DESSIERENEE STAN ACCT (@Winkkzz_) September 25, 2024
Are we really surprised when this country hustoricallywould put a young Black boy on death row for a crime he never committed? Rest In Power George Stinney Jr. & Marcellus Williams #MarcellusWilliams https://t.co/RjDQgNjf2A pic.twitter.com/LCmK0EcZ8X
— Elle 🖤 (@TheLoveReports) September 25, 2024
the names and faces of the MO Supreme Court judges that allowed #MarcellusWilliams to be executed today. pic.twitter.com/XT95tfls7e
— jadertots (@jada_what) September 24, 2024
Written by Marcellus Williams before execution pic.twitter.com/xkid7F4kRD
— SNEAKO (@sneako) September 25, 2024
Marcellus Williams is gonna be murdered in less than an hour regardless of over 1.5 million signatures on his petition, no evidence or DNA. A innocent man is getting murdered. Pic below is Mike Parson, the monster who’s letting it happen. Fuck you bitch. Fuck this bs ass country. pic.twitter.com/elsOAJ9tqE
— IM TIRED OF THIS GRANDPA😭 (@wowxhadiya) September 24, 2024
what’s happening to marcellus williams is yet another example of how our systems are not only outdated, but literally killing us. in no universe should it be possible for the state to kill someone even if evidence proves they’re innocent. i’m disgusted.
— 5hahem aka Dr. Durag (@shaTIRED) September 24, 2024
Governor Mike Parson shamefully allowed an innocent man to be executed tonight.
We must abolish this flawed, racist, inhumane practice once and for all.
Rest in power, Marcellus Williams. #AbolishTheDeathPenalty
— Congresswoman Cori Bush (@RepCori) September 24, 2024
When folks tell Black Americans that we “act like victims all the time” I simply just stop associating myself with them. No one understands the Social Construct Of Race and Systematic Racism like us.
Rest in Power Marcellus Williams. 🖤🕊️ pic.twitter.com/6Te1D10t7n
— x (@XaeShawn) September 24, 2024
white ppl posting joyfully while the rest of us are heartbroken over marcellus williams, palestine, lebanon, and so much more … very jarring. a very segregated internet!
— aly (@sista_scholar_) September 24, 2024
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