The Georgia Parole Board has denied Tim Carr's request for clemency. The Board deliberated for four hours before making its decision. The State is scheduled to execute Carr at 7:05 EST this evening.
Carr's arguments for clemency were legitimate. Four individuals were involved in the crime for while Carr is being executed. Carr is the only one who received the death penalty. Two of the individuals were teenagers at the time of the crime and they received time in a juvenile facility and submission to social services. The fourth individual was Carr's girlfriend, Melissa Burgeson. Burgeson received a life sentence with the possibility of parole. According to Carr's counsel and his family, Carr was really "the puppet" of Burgeson and the murder would not have taken place without her involvement and urging. Burgeson--the adult female--has a possibility of future release. Carr--the adult male--is set to be executed. Both were convicted of the same crimes (murder and theft). What does that say?
Parole board denies stay, appeal for Carr
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