The Alabama governor, Kay Ivey, on Friday commuted the death sentence of Robin “Rocky” Myers to life in prison after noting questions about his case.
“But it pales in comparison to the pain and suffering Ludie Mae Tucker and Marie Dutton endured on the night of [4 October 1991] – and to the many hardships the Tucker family has endured at the hands of our imperfect justice system,” Ivey said.
Kay Ivey says Robin ‘Rocky’ Myers, who maintains he was innocent, will serve life in prison without parole.
“I pray that the Tucker family may, in some way, find closure and peace knowing this case is closed, and Mr Myers will spend the rest of his life in prison.”.
“In short, I am not convinced that Mr Myers is innocent, but I am not so convinced of his guilt as to approve of his execution,” Ivey said in a statement.
