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This undated photo provided by The Georgia Department of Corrections shows Marion Wilson Jr. Wilson, convicted of killing an off-duty prison guard in Georgia more than two decades ago, is scheduled for execution later this month. State Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a news release Wednesday, June 5, 2019, that Wilson is scheduled to die on June 20 at the state prison in Jackson, Ga. Wilson and Robert Earl Butts Jr. were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the March 1996 slaying of Donovan Corey Parks. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

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This undated photo provided by The Georgia Department of Corrections shows Marion Wilson Jr. Wilson, convicted of killing an off-duty prison guard in Georgia more than two decades ago, is scheduled for execution later this month. State Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a news release Wednesday, June 5, 2019, that Wilson is scheduled to die on June 20 at the state prison in Jackson, Ga. Wilson and Robert Earl Butts Jr. were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the March 1996 slaying of Donovan Corey Parks. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

Georgia puts inmate to death for man’s 1996 shotgun slaying

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

In this Friday, June 14, 2019 photo, Chris Parks poses with a portrait of his brother Donovan Corey Parks in Powder Springs, Ga. Marion Wilson Jr. and Robert Earl Butts Jr. were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the March 1996 killing of 24-year-old Donovan Corey Parks. Butts was executed in May 2018. Wilson, who’s 42, is set for execution Thursday, June 20. (AP Photo/Andrea Smith)

Georgia panel delays clemency ruling for condemned man

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In this Friday, June 14, 2019 photo, Chris Parks wipes away a tear while talking about the murder of his brother Donovan Corey Parks in Powder Springs, Ga.. Marion Wilson Jr. and Robert Earl Butts Jr. were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the March 1996 killing of 24-year-old Donovan Corey Parks. Butts was executed in May 2018. Wilson, who’s 42, is set for execution Thursday, June 20. (AP Photo/Andrea Smith)

Slain man’s brother frustrated by 23-year wait for justice

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This undated photo provided by The Georgia Department of Corrections shows Marion Wilson Jr. Wilson, convicted of killing an off-duty prison guard in Georgia more than two decades ago, is scheduled for execution later this month. State Attorney General Chris Carr announced in a news release Wednesday, June 5, 2019, that Wilson is scheduled to die on June 20 at the state prison in Jackson, Ga. Wilson and Robert Earl Butts Jr. were convicted of murder and sentenced to death in the March 1996 slaying of Donovan Corey Parks. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

Lawyers ask board to spare condemned Georgia man’s life

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Clemency hearing set for man facing execution in Georgia

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This undated image provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows death-row inmate Robert Earl Butts Jr., who is convicted of robbing and killing an off-duty prison guard. Butts is set to be the second inmate executed in Georgia this year. State Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday, APril 16, 2018, that 40-year-old Butts Jr. is scheduled to die on May 3 at the state prison in Jackson. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

Judge rejects condemned inmate’s argument for resentencing

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Lawyers: Inmate set for execution should be resentenced

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

This undated image provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows death-row inmate Robert Earl Butts Jr., who is convicted of robbing and killing an off-duty prison guard. Butts is set to be the second inmate executed in Georgia this year. State Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday, APril 16, 2018, that 40-year-old Butts Jr. is scheduled to die on May 3 at the state prison in Jackson. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

Man convicted in 1996 killing in Georgia set to be executed

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press