Case of Alexander Williams

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A discussion of the problems with the trial and sentencing of Alexander Williams, a man accused of abducting, raping, and murdering a young girl, and sentenced to death. The paper explains that, because Williams had a history of mental illness, the sentencing was not fair and that more weight should have been placed on this factor.

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"The background of anyone that is accused of a crime can be very important when the case goes to trial. Often, things about the individual can be brought to light that could sway the jury in one direction or another. In the case of Mr. Williams, none of his background was ever discussed at trial. That background included a history of mental illness and a diagnosis of schizophrenia (Georgia, n.d.). He believed that Sigourney Weaver talked to him and was God, he talked to imaginary frogs on the floor of the prison, and believed that insects replaced one of his eyes with a shell (Georgia, n.d.)."

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