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    Willie Robson Burgess, Jr. - Alabama Death Row




    Summary of Offense:

    Was sentenced to death in 1994 for the murder of Louise Crow. He committed the murder during a robbery in Mrs. Crow's shop. He killed her with a shot in the face from close range.

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    No. 02-5374 Status: DECIDED
    Title: Willie Burgess, Jr., Petitioner
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    Alabama
    Docketed: Lower Ct: Supreme Court of Alabama
    July 19, 2002 (1980803)

    ~~Date~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Apr 24 2002 Application (A01-814) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 9, 2002 to July 8, 2002, submitted to Justice Kennedy.
    Apr 25 2002 Application (A01-814) granted by Justice Kennedy extending the time to file until July 8, 2002.
    Jul 8 2002 Petition for writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 18, 2002)
    Aug 22 2002 Order extending time to file response to petition until September 18, 2002.
    Sep 18 2002 Brief of respondent Alabama in opposition filed.
    Sep 27 2002 Reply brief of petitioner Willie Burgess, Jr. filed.
    Oct 3 2002 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 18, 2002
    Oct 21 2002 Petition DENIED.

    http://www.supremecourt.gov/Search.a...es/02-5374.htm

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    The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals UPHELD Burgess' conviction and death sentence.

    https://publicportal-api.alappeals.g...8-ba1eff96693e

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    Burgess filed for habeas relief to the ASC on 3/15/24.

    https://publicportal.alappeals.gov/p...6-d280fa7c5db9
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