Alabama plans to carry out first execution of 2026

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 447

Last Updated: 5 days, 15 hours ago

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The state of Alabama plans to conduct its first execution of 2026 on Thursday, putting to death a man convicted of capital murder for the murder and sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl in Russell County in December 2021.

Jeremy Williams, 41, pleaded guilty to four counts of kidnapping and rape of a minor in March 2024.

But the court continued with the trial because state law required the case to proceed to a trial …

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