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Georgia Man Willie James Pye Faces Execution for 1996 Murder Conviction

Atlanta, Georgia – The scheduled execution of Willie James Pye, 59, for the murder of his former girlfriend has stirred controversy as his lawyers made a last-minute plea for clemency before the lethal injection set for Wednesday evening. Pye was convicted in 1996 for the kidnapping, murder, and rape of Alicia Lynn Yarbrough and was facing execution in Georgia using pentobarbital, as confirmed by the state’s Office of the Attorney General. Despite efforts by Pye’s …

Georgia Man Willie James Pye Set to be Executed After 30 Years Amid Clemency Denial

Atlanta, Georgia is preparing to carry out its first execution in more than four years as Willie James Pye, 59, faces the planned lethal injection for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Alicia Lynn Yarbrough back in November 1993. Despite his defense team’s efforts to argue for clemency due to flaws in the justice system at the time, the Georgia Parole Board ultimately denied Pye’s request. Pye, along with accomplices, planned to rob a man Yarbrough …

‘Horror Comedy Trailer for New Mickey Mouse Movie Dropped as “Steamboat Willie” Enters Public Domain’

ORLANDO, Fla. – A horror comedy film featuring Mickey Mouse as a psycho killer has been announced following the entry of the 1928 Disney short film “Steamboat Willie” into the public domain. Directed by Walt Disney, “Steamboat Willie” is an 8-minute short that was the first film to introduce the iconic cartoon character and was groundbreaking for its synchronized sound. The film entered the public domain on Jan. 1, 2024, opening doors for creative interpretations …