Urgent Plea for Clemency: Lance Shockley Faces Execution Amidst Doubts of Guilt and Legal Irregularities
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The state of Missouri is preparing to execute Lance Shockley on October 14, 2025, amid growing concerns about jury misconduct, untested DNA evidence, and a controversial judicial override that overturned a deadlocked jury’s decision. Shockley’s supporters and legal team are urging Governor Mike Kehoe to act before the execution proceeds. Shockley, who was convicted in 2009 of murdering Missouri State Highway Patrol Sergeant Carl DeVasto, maintains his innocence. Prosecutors relied solely on circumstantial evidence, with no physical links such as DNA or fingerprints connecting Shockley to the crime scene. His legal … Read more