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Missouri man who maintains innocence set to be executed for killing...
Lance Shockley is scheduled for execution on Tuesday for the 2005 murder of Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Carl Dewayne Graham Jr., despite maintaining his innocence.
- Lance Shockley was convicted for fatally shooting Sgt. Carl Dewayne Graham Jr. in March 2005, after reportedly waiting near the troopers home in Van Buren, Missouri.
- The execution is set to take place via lethal injection in Bonne Terre, Missouri, as Shockley continues to assert his innocence amid ongoing legal debates.
- Missouri Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe has expressed support for the execution, emphasizing the need for justice for law enforcement personnel killed in the line of duty.
Why It Matters
This case underscores the ongoing debates surrounding capital punishment and wrongful convictions in the U.S. The execution could have significant emotional and legal repercussions for both law enforcement and the broader community in Missouri. Observers will be watching for any last-minute appeals or legal challenges that may arise before the scheduled execution.