Listen A West Tennessee man was put death Thursday night at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Donnie Johnson received lethal injection for the 1984 slaying of his wife, Connie. Supporters had emphasized Johnson’s religious awakening while behind bars, and his final moments reflected a spiritual theme.
Gov. Bill Lee Faces Decision About First Execution Under His Watch
A West Tennessee man is scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the murder of his wife — possibly becoming the first person to be executed under Gov. Bill Lee. The Republican has not said yet whether he’ll grant clemency to Donnie Johnson, who was sentenced to death for the 1984 murder of his wife, […]
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