South Carolina Executes First Inmate in 13 Years Amid Controversy

Freddie Owens executed despite key witness retracting testimony and claims of wrongful conviction.

Freddie Owens, also known as Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah, was executed by lethal injection for a 1997 murder.
Owens maintained his innocence, and a co-defendant recently admitted to lying in his original testimony.
The execution proceeded after the US Supreme Court refused to intervene and the governor denied clemency.
The case has reignited debates over the death penalty, with advocates highlighting potential miscarriages of justice.
Owens' last meal included cheeseburgers, a ribeye steak, chicken wings, and apple pie.