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Abominations Masked by Secrecy

Willie Jerome Manning first came to the world’s attention because of an article by Clive Stafford Smith, who continues to speak out against the death penalty. Stafford Smith recently described the US death penalty as a dying dinosaur – destined for … Continue reading

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Recent Developments in Both Cases

In April and May 2014 there have been developments in both of Willie Jerome Manning’s cases. In Willie’s 1992 case involving the murders of two students, evidence was found in April during searches at seven locations: the Oktibbeha County Circuit … Continue reading

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Local NAACP group highlighted racism

In 1994 the Oktibbeha County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) organized a march in support of Willie Manning. They expressed their belief that racism had played a part in securing Willie’s conviction for … Continue reading

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Murder victim’s sister feels execution wouldn’t help

Suzanne Steckler, sister of murder victim Jon Steckler, is reported to have said “(An execution) doesn’t bring our brother back. Because of that, we don’t wish that ill will on anyone else’s family. I don’t believe (Manning’s) death helps us … Continue reading

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Willie Manning support video and soundtrack now available

You can now download from this site a video and soundtrack featuring the song, ‘Ain’t you got a right to the tree of life?’ created to support Willie Manning. Please feel free to share these with your friends and family.

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Execution Date Opposed

Willie has opposed the setting of a date for his execution, citing important issues that he wants to raise.

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