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 New Video: The Case was Fabricated

Posted on August 2, 2024 by Justice for Willie

A new video about Willie Manning’s remaining case has been launched, showing how aspects of his trial that suggested guilt have now been demolished. Yet the real possibility of Willie’s execution remains. Ballistics evidence formed a significant part of the … Continue reading →

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“Manning never told me that he killed anyone.”

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Justice for Willie

Ten years ago, Willie Manning came within an hour of execution, an experience that can only be described as terrifyingly traumatic. Now prosecutors are once more seeking Willie’s execution. Inevitably, this must revive harrowing memories for him of the day … Continue reading →

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The Puzzle of Jordan’s Strange Testimony

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Justice for Willie

Earl Jordan, was a key witness at Willie Manning’ Steckler-Miller trial: he told the court that he heard Willie confessing that both he and Jessie ‘One Wing’ Lawrence had committed the murders. Jordan recanted his trial testimony a few years … Continue reading →

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Happy 49th Birthday!

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Justice for Willie

Today is Willie Manning’s 49th birthday. He has spent 22½ years on death row. When Willie was first questioned by law enforcement about the murder of two students he remained upbeat, confident that his innocence would be recognized and that … Continue reading →

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Testimony Procured Unfairly

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Justice for Willie

Oktibbeha County Sheriff Dolph Bryan investigated both Willie Manning’s cases: in both cases he enlisted and managed state witnesses by unfair means. 1993 Jimmerson-Jordan case Bryan, together with Starkville Police Captain David Lindley, asked Kevin Lucious to sign a false … Continue reading →

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