After the trial, Graham makes an appeal for clemency to the governor. He presents evidence he was prevented from bringing forward at trial, including witnesses who place Willie at church at the time of the attack. He also has first-hand evidence casting doubt on Rosa’s story. Excerpts from Graham’s own handwritten appeal.

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