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June 6, 2023

Missouri Prepares to Execute Michael Tisius Despite Clemency Pleas from Former Jurors
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Missouri officials are moving forward with the execution of 42-year-old
Michael Tisius today, despite pleas from human rights groups - and even
former jurors in his case - to spare his life. The Supreme Court on
Monday denied a stay, while Republican Governor Mike Parson refused to
grant Tisius clemency. Tisius was convicted of killing two jail guards
when he was 19 years old. Six jurors, including two alternates, recently
came out in support of commuting Tisius's sentence to life in prison.
Tisius's clemency petition described the horrific violence and neglect
he endured as a child, which had detrimental impacts on his neurological
and mental health. In 2000, Tisius was sent to jail over a probation
violation, where his cellmate convinced Tisius to help him escape,
leading to the death of two guards.


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