Alabama Executes Keith Edmund Gavin for 1998 Murder

Keith Edmund Gavin, convicted of the 1998 murder of William Clayton Jr. in Alabama, was executed by lethal injection at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility. Gavin's execution followed failed appeals, including a recent request for a stay with the US Supreme Court. The execution proceeded despite Gavin's claims of being indigent. Alabama, known for executing three inmates in 2024, has faced criticism for its death penalty practices. Gavin's execution marks the state's third this year and sparked emotional responses from both sides involved in the case.