Legal Cases Involving Jesse Alvarez and Willie James Pye

Jesse Alvarez found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend's fiancé; Georgia man Willie James Pye seeks clemency due to intellectual disability and remorse for killing ex-girlfriend; Pye's lawyers argue for life sentence based on his background; Pye's execution scheduled for March 20; Pye, Chester Adams, and a teenager convicted of robbing and killing Alicia Lynn Yarbrough in 1993; Pye's lawyers argue for resentencing due to inadequate trial preparation

Execution of Willie James Pye in Georgia

Willie James Pye, convicted of murder in 1993, is set to be executed in Georgia in March, marking the state's first execution in over four years. Pye's lawyers have been arguing for a resentencing due to inadequate preparation during his trial. The case is currently under litigation regarding the conditions under which executions can resume.