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South Carolina executes Freddie Owens

South Carolina executes Freddie Owens; first state inmate to die in 13 years

Officials in South Carolina have executed Freddie Owens, convicted in the 1997 murder of a convenience store clerk, marking the state's first execution in over a decade.

USA TODAY on MSN · 20h

Freddie Owens executed in South Carolina despite questions over guilt, mother's plea

His execution began at 6:35 p.m. ET and he was pronounced dead 20 minutes later at 6:55 p.m. A South Carolina jury found Owens guilty of murdering Irene Grainger Graves, 41, a single mother of three whose son described her as a hard-working and fun mom in an interview with USA TODAY this week.

Black Enterprise · 2h

Freddie Owens Executed Despite 11th Hour Confession From Co-Defendant

Freddie Owens was executed by the State of South Carolina on Sept. 20 despite concerns that he might have been innocent.

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Key witness who put Freddie Owens on death row admits he lied — but execution still happening

I’m coming forward now because I know Freddie’s execution date is September 20 and I don’t want Freddie to be executed for ...

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Activists embrace, pray at SC Department of Corrections as Freddie Owens is executed

The night before Owens’ execution, dozens attended a vigil held in remembrance of Owens. The vigil also recognized Irene ...

The Mirror US on MSN22h

Death row inmate Freddie Owens dines on American feast in final meal before execution

South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens enjoyed a feast of classic American food as his final meal before he was ...

Palm Beach Post8d

South Carolina Supreme Court denies requests to delay Freddie Owens' execution

Civil rights leaders are asking Gov. Henry McMaster to grant clemency to Freddie Owens, a Greenville man scheduled to die ...

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Diocese holds vigil, protesters gather for Freddie Owens execution in SC

Protesters for and against the death penalty stand outside as South Carolina’s first execution in 13 years looms.

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With only minutes left, Freddie Owens’ attorneys ask SCOTUS for emergency stay of execution

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Activists deliver petition asking Gov. McMaster to grant clemency to Freddie Owens

Henry McMaster Thursday asking him to grant Freddie Owens clemency. McMaster has not given any indication he will grant ...

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