Lewis Williams Jr. Executed

As he begged for God to save his life, Lewis Williams, Jr., was dragged, kicking and screaming, and strapped onto his execution gurney. Streaming tears, he cried out: "I'm not guilty, I'm not guilty. God, please help me. I didn't commit these crimes." Four guards struggled with him as the needle was inserted into his vein. The end came shortly after 10am.

Williams spent 21 years on death row for the killing of 76-year-old Leoma Chmielewski in Cleveland. All of his appeals had been rejected, including the last, to God.

Rest in peace.