Ernest Lee Johnson was put to death in October of 2021 despite calls for clemency from Pope Francis, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, Rep. Cory Bush, and other supporters. They argued that his execution would be unconstitutional due to his intellectual disabilities. Pope Francis also appealed to Governor Parsons based on “the simple fact of Mr. Johnson’s humanity and the sacredness of all human life.”
Missouri man put to death for 1996 murders in 5th execution this year
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