Alabama sets execution date for man convicted in 2004 slaying
Alabama has set a May 30 execution date for Jamie Mills, convicted in the 2004 slaying of a couple during a robbery. Mills beat the couple, stole money and medications, leading to the death of Floyd Hill and complications for Vera Hill. The execution is planned by lethal injection.
Key Points
- Jamie Mills convicted of capital murder for killing Floyd and Vera Hill in 2004
- Prosecutors allege Mills beat the couple during a robbery
- Attorneys claim prosecutorial misconduct in the case
- Alabama plans to execute Mills by lethal injection
Pros
- Justice for the victims' families
- Closure for the community
Cons
- Controversy over prosecutorial misconduct claim
- Ethical concerns regarding the death penalty