Executed
Marcellus Williams
Marcellus Williams, 55, was executed by lethal injection at the Missouri state prison in Bonne Terre on the evening of February 10, 2026, after the U.S. Supreme Court denied two appeals to halt the execution. He maintained his innocence, and his lawyer said millions of people signed petitions and shared his story in support. The governor said no court had found merit in his innocence claims.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Williams maintained his innocence, and his lawyer said supporters had petitioned and made calls on his behalf to halt the execution.
Reported by: news reporting on the execution.