Condemned inmate gets new digs

The stay of execution issued for Mose Young means the condemned prisoner leaves the special holding cell at Potosi. It’s a holding cell for those whose date with death is rapidly approaching. Tim Kniest of the State Department of Corrections says Young will...

Mose Young antagonizes

Missouri’s Attorney General is peeved at the latest delay in the Mose Young execution. A St. Louis federal judge won’t take up the triple-murderer’s appeal until July 24th. Judge Jean Hamilton will be hearing allegations of witness tampering that...

Mose Young speaks

The Missourinet interviewed Mose Young today from a phone on death row in Potosi. The condemned triple-murderer expressed relief that an appeals court yesterday put off his execution. He called it an answer to prayers. Young also said he didn’t plan on giving up...

Mose Young lives

The life of a Missouri death row inmate has been spared until at least August. The 8th Circuit Court of appeals late today put a hold on Mose Young’s execution because of allegations of witness tampering. The court ordered a St. Louis federal judge to hear...

Hunter put to death

Missouri has executed its 2nd inmate this year. Bert Hunter was put to death just a few minutes after midnight. Hunter had two witnesses at the event. Only a few coughs proceeded the suspect’s demise. Hunter pleaded guilty to killing a Jefferson City woman and...