Stacey Humphreys, a 53-year-old inmate on Georgia's death row, faces execution on September 16 at the state prison near Jackson.. Following his conviction for the 2003 murders of two agents, he has requested a massive final meal while fighting his sentence through new legal motions.
A massive feast of brisket, ribs, and pizza
Humphreys has requested an extensive final meal consisting of beef brisket, pork ribs, a bacon double cheeseburger, and buffalo wings. according to the Georgia Department of Corrections, the inmate also wants a meat lovers pan pizza, French fries, and two types of ice cream—butter pecan and peach. To accompany the food, he has asked for two caffeine-free sodas. The request comes as the state prepares for a high-profile execution next week.
The 2003 Powder Springs murders and the $3,000 theft
The death sentence stems from a violent robbery and murder that occurred on November 3, 2003, in a Powder Springs model home. Stacey Humphreys shot and killed real estate agents Cyndi Williams , 33, and Lori Brown, 21, after forcing them to provide their bank PINs. As the report notes, Humphreys stole more than $3,000 from the victims to cover payday loans and truck payments.
The crime took place at a sales office for a new subdivision about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta.. Humphreys was already on parole for a 1993 felony theft conviction when he committed these murders, which eventually led to his conviction for malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and kidnapping with bodily injury.
The Cobb County Court motion regarding juror misconduct
A pending legal challenge in Cobb County Court could potentially halt the scheduled September 16 execution. Humphreys' attorneys filed a motion on August 28 alleging that juror misconduct occurred during his original sentencing trial. While a judge has heard arguments from both the defense and the prosecution,a final ruling has not yet been issued.
This follows a previous attempt to delay the execution by requesting the recusal of Kimberly McCoy, a victim advocate who had ties to the original trial.. While a judge previously ruled that McCoy should recuse herself, other efforts, such as appeals to the Georgia Supreme Court, have not yet successfully stayed the execution.
Breaking the litigation freeze in Georgia since March 2024
The scheduled execution of Stacey Humphreys marks a significant moment for the Georgia Department of Corrections, as he would be the first person executed in the state since March 2024.. For months, executions in Georgia were stalled due to litigation surrounding a coronavirus-related agreement that allowed defense lawyers to pause proceedings. This litigation-induced lull has made the upcoming September 16 date a high-stakes event for the state's legal system.
The pending U.S. Supreme Court petition
While local motions are being debated, the outcome of a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court remains a critical unknown. It is currently unverified whether the alleged juror misconduct in the original trial was sufficient to warrant a new sentencing hearing. Furthermore, the court has not yet clarified how a potential ruling from the highest court might impact the September 16 execution date.
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