Kim Kardashian West is attempting to stop the execution of inmate Julius Jones, who is on death row in Oklahoma for the July 1999 murder of Paul Howell. He's scheduled to be executed on Thursday.
by the actual shooter, who was an acquaintance. Earlier this month, the state's Pardon and Parole Board in a 3-1 votewith the possibility of parole. The board had previously recommended the same sentence following a separate hearing in September.
The reality television star, who has become an outspoken criminal justice reform advocate, once again highlighted the controversial case in a"Julius, his family and everyone on his team are still hopeful Stitt will do the right thing. Today Julius’ family and close friends received invites to his execution. I can’t even imagine how they all must be feeling right now," she wrote.
"He has been strip searched, x-rayed, and issued a new set of clothes, shoes, mattress & bedding. Julius is being closely monitored by staff — every meal he has and every liquid he consumes is logged. His personal property has been catalogued and he has designated who is to receive it after he is put to death. He has also designated who will receive his remains," she continued.
However, member Richard Smothermon, a former prosecutor, said he did not believe Jones' account of the murder. Smothermon voted against clemency for Jones.
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