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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves announced the execution of Charles Ray Crawford will proceed as scheduled.

Crawford was convicted and sentenced to death in 1994 for the 1993 kidnapping, rape, and murder of Kristy Ray.

His attorneys filed an emergency application to the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing his original counsel improperly conceded his guilt.

Advocates for Crawford state he has been rehabilitated during his time in prison and is a changed man.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said "all necessary procedures are being followed" for Charles Ray Crawford's execution unless the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes to stop the execution.

Reeves announced at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, via social media that after meeting with his counsel to "review and discuss the facts" of this ca

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