Tag: James Byrd Jr. killing: Texas set to execute John William King for brutal 1998 dragging death – CNN

While most murders are brutal, the viciousness of Byrd’s killing shocked the world. NBA star Dennis Rodman came forward to pay for Byrd’s funeral. Filmmakers produced multiple documentaries. Artists including…

John William King, 44, was one of three men convicted for the murder and, barring a stay, would be the second person to die for the crime that made news…