South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first execution in 13 years
Freddie Owens was convicted of the 1997 killing of a Greenville convenience store clerk during a robbery. While on trial, Owens killed an inmate at a county jail.
South Carolina death row inmate Freddie Owens executed by lethal injection
South Carolina put inmate Freddie Owens to death Friday as the state restarted executions after an unintended 13-year pause.
South Carolina set to carry out its first execution in 13 years after securing medication needed for lethal injection
South Carolina is set on Friday to execute Freddie Owens, who would become the first death row inmate to die at the hands of the state in 13 years, for killing a convenience store clerk during a 1997 robbery.
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Live: Freddie Owens executed. First execution in South Carolina since 2011
The Greenville News will be providing live coverage from Columbia today leading up to the execution of Freddie Owens.
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years
South Carolina is set to execute its first inmate in 13 years after an unintended pause because the state could not obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections.
South Carolina Carries Out First Execution In 13 Years
Owens also petitioned for a stay of execution from the U.S. Supreme Court. South Carolina’s governor and corrections director swiftly filed a reply, stating the high court should reject Owens’ petition.
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