Oscar Smith is scheduled to be executed in Tennessee on May 22, 2025. He was convicted in 1990 of the 1989 murder of his estranged wife and her two teenage sons. He was 40 years old when sentenced to death on July 26, 1990, and he is now 74. A forensic expert, using modern latent print techniques, has called into question evidence that the state argued was central to its case. Juror misconduct and misinformation violated Oscar Smith’s fair trial rights at the sentencing. Oscar Smith maintains his innocence.
Call on Governor Bill Lee to commute Oscar Smith’s death sentence. Given Oscar Smith’s execution date is scheduled for Thursday, May 22nd, we advise that you contact the governor’s office via the web contact form provided below.
PLEASE TAKE ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE UNTIL: May 22, 2025
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