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MISSOURIANS FOR ALTERNATIVES TO THE DEATH PENALTY
CLEMENCY FOR KJ
Kevin “KJ” Johnson, a Black youth, was sentenced to death for the killing of a white Kirkwood police officer, William McEntee, a crime committed when he was 19 years old.Despite many erroneous and unfair court rulings, grossly ineffective counsel, and racist prosecutorial policies, KJ remains on Missouri’s death row.
On May 11th, 2022 the Missouri Attorney General motioned the Missouri Supreme Court for an execution date.
We need your support to uplift Kevin, his family, and his community. Partner with us today by signing the clemency petition and learn more below.
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On the evening of July 5, 2005, Kirkwood police sought to serve a warrant at a family residence in Meacham Park. Kevin wasn’t there but observed the events from a neighboring home. While the police were present, Joseph “Bam Bam” Long, Kevin’s twelve-year-old brother, suffered a seizure and collapsed. The police were indifferent to the medical emergency, saying it was necessary to search the house.
Witnesses attest that police officer William McEntee held back Joseph’s mother from attending to her child. An ambulance later arrived, and Joseph was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Two hours later, McEntee responded to a report of fireworks in the neighborhood, and a chance encounter with Kevin ensued. Kevin said, “you killed my brother,” before shooting McEntee multiple times.
You can read more about the entire tragedy in an article written by Jamala Rogers for the St. Louis American titled, “Mistrial of Kevin Johnson.”
The first trial.Robert P. McCulloch, the Prosecuting Attorney of St. Louis County personally tried the case; an unusual move thought to be motivated by the fact his own father was a police officer killed in the line of duty. McCulloch sought the death penalty in Kevin's case, but was unable to even secure a conviction; the jury hung, favoring, 10-2, a lesser, non-capital, charge.
The second trial.In the second trial, the deck was stacked against Kevin from the outset. McCulloch used his peremptory strikes to eliminate Black jurors and ensure a predominately white jury. Despite being a clear Batson violation, objections by counsel were ignored by the judge. This time McColloch got his capital conviction; and again the system failed Kevin. His court appointed lawyers failed to put before the jury substantial evidence that would have mitigated the crime.
The appeals.The constitution guarantees equal justice, but state prosecutors have vigorously and unabashedly defended McCulloch’s successful effort to eliminate Black peoples from Kevin’s jury. The federal judiciary, which has a duty to enforce the constitution, has displayed a chilling indifference to the unfairness perpetrated in state court, first by assigning a biased judge and then denying Kevin even the right to appeal his claims to the Court of Appeals.
Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty is committed to uplifting the humanity, life, and need of compassion, support, and empathy for Kevin, who has many family, friends, and supporters who love and value him.
ADVOCACY TOOLKIT COMING SOON!
#ClemencyForKJ is dependent on you! Use this advocacy toolkit online and in person to spread the word and speak out for KJ today.
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August 22, 2022-
Execution Warrant
July 11, 2022 -
Suggestions in Opposition to State's motion to set an execution date
July 11, 2022 -
Letter from St. Louis County CIRU Director Jessica Hathaway to Clerk
DENIED
February 21, 2022 -
Petition’s Reply to Respondent’s Brief in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Certiorari
February 9, 2022 -
Brief in Opposition to Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
March 1, 2019 -
Appellant's Application for Certificate of Appealability
August 20, 2016 -
Motion for Evidentiary Hearing
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