44-year-old death row inmate Marion Bowman Jr. from Dorchester County, South Carolina is set to be executed on Friday night, marking the state’s first execution of 2025. Bowman was convicted of the 2001 killing of Kandee Martin but has maintained his innocence throughout his time in prison. His lawyer argued that witnesses against him received deals from prosecutors and that his defense team did not adequately represent him. Despite an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court for a stay of execution, this was denied. In a statement released ahead of his execution, Bowman proclaimed his innocence, expressed love and gratitude to his family and supporters, and reflected on the nature of death. He emphasized that inmates on death row are often misunderstood and labeled as monsters, when they are actually kind and loving individuals. Despite his impending execution, Bowman maintained a sense of peace and gratitude as he faced his final moments.
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