Time is running out for Governor Stitt to make his decision whether or not to commute the death sentence of Julius Jones. The Pardon & Parole Board has voted to recommend that Stitt commute Jones’s sentence and spare him from getting the needle.

Jones was convicted of first-degree murder for the 1999 murder of Paul Howell during a carjacking. Jones shot Paul Howell in the head in front of his sister and his daughters in order to steal his vehicle. After exhausting all his appeals, his execution is set for tomorrow, November 18th, at 4:00 PM.

Celebrities, media people, and politicians alike have voiced their support for Julius Jones getting clemency, claiming either outright innocence or that the conviction is dubious enough to cast doubt upon his guilt. I saw a petition on change.org supporting Jones that was signed by several million people, urging Governor Stitt to spare Jones from getting the needle tomorrow afternoon. Probably more than 99% of […] → Keep reading