Alabama court authorizes executing a man convicted of killing a delivery driver
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court on Wednesday authorized the execution of a man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped at an ATM.
Justices granted the Alabama attorney general’s request to authorize an execution date for Keith Edmund Gavin, 64. Gov. Kay Ivey will set the day of the execution, which will be carried out by lethal injection.
Gavin was convicted of capital murder for the 1998 shooting death of William Clinton Clayton, Jr. in Cherokee County. Prosecutors said Clayton, a delivery driver, stopped at an ATM in downtown Centre for money to take his wife to dinner. A jury voted 10-2 in favor of the death penalty for Gavin. The trial court accepted the jury’s recommendation.
Gavin’s attorney had asked the court not to authorize the execution, arguing the state was moving Gavin to the “front of the line” ahead of other inmates who had exhausted their appeals.
Keith Gavin
Related articles
Lions are not looking for a starter in the NFL draft for a change, coming off successful season
DETROIT (AP) — The NFL draft is coming to Detroit and for a change, the Lions are coming off a succe2024-04-19Schwarber homers twice and Sánchez pitches 6 strong innings as Phillies finish sweep of Rockies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher2024-04-19PSG star Tabitha Chawinga of Malawi overcomes obstacles en route to Champions League success
Tabitha Chawinga wasn’t always a prolific scorer. The Paris Saint-Germain star played goalkeeper in2024-04-19- Aristocrat-meets-gangster may sound like surprising style inspiration. But for viewers of Guy Ritchi2024-04-19
As earnings season rolls into its heart, hopes rise for broader gains
NEW YORK (AP) — As the heart of earnings reporting season arrives on Wall Street, investors hope tha2024-04-19Doctors warn about the one skincare mistake that's ageing thousands of women under 30
Women under 30 are using strong anti-ageing skincare products far too early - and it's making them l2024-04-19
atest comment