An inmate on death row, scheduled for execution this week, has made a plea to the governor to meet with him before the planned execution. Anthony Boyd has maintained his innocence in the case of Gregory Huguley’s death for over three decades, despite being convicted of capital murder. Boyd, 53, who is facing execution by nitrogen gas in Alabama, has urged authorities to reconsider their decision.
During a news conference in Alabama, Boyd’s recorded message called for a meeting with Governor Kay Ivey before his execution, stating, “Before an innocent man is executed, come sit down with me and have a conversation with the guy you deemed one of the worst of the worst.” Boyd expressed willingness for the governor to proceed with the execution if she finds him deceptive, but requested a stay if she believes further investigation is warranted.
Boyd was convicted of the 1993 murder of Gregory Huguley, who was tortured over a drug debt and found burned alive in Talladega County, Alabama. Despite Boyd’s appeals, authorities in the county remain convinced of his guilt. Governor Ivey’s spokesperson, Mike Lewis, stated that all cases are reviewed before scheduling executions, and no recent filings disputing Boyd’s guilt have been received.
Described as a challenging case by Governor Ivey’s team, Boyd’s plea for clemency remains unanswered. Executions in Alabama, including the recent case of Geoffrey Todd West, have faced legal challenges. Shawn Ingram, another individual involved in Huguley’s murder, has also been convicted of capital murder and awaits execution.
Alabama recently adopted nitrogen gas as a method of execution. Boyd’s legal team has requested federal intervention to scrutinize this new execution method before his scheduled execution.