Closure in 90 Days

An Update on the Formula Blog

Tony Davis who was scheduled to be executed today at 7:00 PM has received a 90 day stay.

Witnesses who identified Tony Davis as the killer have recanted and now say he is innocent. My heart goes out to the victim’s family. It must seem to them an affront to the memory of their loved one.

As I stated yesterday this bad dream seems to be never ending. 90 more days seems a small price to pay if it might prevent a mistake that cannot be reversed. DNA has saved six Georgians from death. Wonder how many were innocent and ran out of time.

That’s the problem with the death penalty if a mistake is made it cannot be undone. Laws have been passed to limit appeals by inmates. It seems having someone sit on death row for 20 years is a problem. We say we seek justice and closure for the victim’s family. I suspect it has more to do with money than justice and closure. Why should the taxpayer fit the bill for up keep of a stone cold killer. Because the gospel teaches us to be compassionate and merciful to others.

Tony Davis has 90 days it is unclear as to the outcome of this case. It looks like it’s a no win situation.