Death row inmate facing Wednesday execution in Georgia makes final pleas for a reduced sentence

By: Ross Williams

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,195

Last Updated: 2 days, 5 hours ago

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A Cobb County judge has ordered a delay of the execution of convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys so that the death row inmate can get a hearing under a new state law designed to help victims of abuse, but his execution by lethal injection could still go forward as planned.

The ruling came after the state Board of Pardons and Paroles denied a clemency request Tuesday. Humphreys’ execution is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Humphreys, …

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