Live Updates: Mother of SC Death Row Inmate Freddie Owens Pleads for Son's Life as Appeals Fail

Freddie Owens, a death row inmate in South Carolina, is scheduled to be executed on May 24, 2023. His mother, Freddie Owens Sr., is pleading for her son's life, saying that he is not a "monster."

"He's not a monster," Owens Sr. said. "He's a human being. He made a mistake, but he doesn't deserve to die for it." Owens was convicted of the 1996 murder of Sumter County convenience store clerk Johnnie Alverson. He was sentenced to death in 1997. Owens' appeals have all been unsuccessful. His last chance for a stay of execution is a request for clemency from the South Carolina Supreme Court. Owens Sr. said she is hopeful that the court will grant her son clemency. "I'm just praying that the court will see that Freddie is not a monster," Owens Sr. said. "He's a human being who made a mistake. He deserves to live."

Here is a timeline of the key events in Freddie Owens' case:

* **1996:** Freddie Owens is convicted of the murder of Johnnie Alverson. * **1997:** Owens is sentenced to death. * **2023:** Owens' appeals have all been unsuccessful. * **May 24, 2023:** Owens is scheduled to be executed.

Owens' mother is pleading for her son's life. She says that he is not a "monster" and that he does not deserve to die for his crime.

Owens' supporters are also urging the court to grant him clemency. They say that Owens has shown remorse for his crime and that he is a changed man. The South Carolina Supreme Court has not yet ruled on Owens' request for clemency. The court is expected to make a decision soon.