Missouri Death Row Inmate With Rare Condition May Suffer Painful Death, Lawyers State

Missouri Death Row Inmate With Rare Condition May Suffer Painful Death, Lawyers State
Russell Bucklew in a file prison photo Missouri Department of Corrections
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Convicted murderer Russell Bucklew is slated to be executed on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 1, for the slaying of a Missouri man in 1996.

Bucklew’s lawyers and death penalty opponents have asked Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to stop the execution, saying that he has tumors in his head, neck, and throat, St. Louis-based Fox2 reported.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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