Davis was convicted of murdering Mark MacPhail in 1989.
MacPhail was shot and killed while working off-duty in August of 1989.
Learn about Amnesty International's position on the case.
Son of murdered police officer, Mark MacPhail Jr.
Troy Davis' sister, Correia has fought for clemency.
Memorial to Mark MacPhail on the Officer Down Memorial site.
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Martina Correia, Sister of Troy Davis, Dies
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Georgia Records Show Troy Davis' Final Death Row Hours
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Troy Davis Memorial Service
A private gathering.
Pastor: Troy Davis' Funeral a Wake-up Call
Funeral for Convicted Cop Killer Troy Davis is Saturday.
Thoughts on Seeing the Execution of Troy Davis
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Davis Execution Brings Relief for Victim's Family
Marking an end of a painful journey.
Troy Davis's Sister Speaks Out
Troy Davis's Sister Spoke to the press on the day her brother was executed
MacPhail's Mother: I Believe Justice was Done
Mother of slain officer reacts to execution of Troy Davis
Davis Attorneys: What Happened Was a Tragedy
Two defense attorneys who attended execution say Georgia killed an innocent man Wednesday
Davis Family Hoped for a Miracle
Family members say the fight is much bigger than Troy.
Eye Witness Account of Troy Davis Execution
WSAV News 3's JoAnn Merrigan was a media monitor for Troy Davis's execution
Amnesty International Calls Troy Davis Execution a "Catastrophic Failure of the Justice System"
Amnesty International issued a statement upon the execution of Troy Davis.
Case Timeline
Aug. 19, 1989
Officer MacPhail was shot and killed while working off-duty on a security detail at the Greyhound Bus terminal. He was found in the parking lot connected to a Burger King restaurant on West Oglethorpe.
August 23, 1989
Troy Davis surrendered and was arrested.
November 15, 1989
Troy Davis was indicted in the Superior Court of Chatham County for the murder of Mark MacPhail.
August 28, 1991
Troy Davis was convicted of murdering Mark MacPhail.
February 26, 1993
Georgia Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and sentence
March 15, 1994
Habeas corpus petition filed with state court.
September 9, 1997
State court denied habeas petition.
November 13, 2000
Georgia Supreme Court affirmed state court’s denial of habeas relief.
December 14, 2001
Habeas corpus petition submitted to US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Savannah Division.
May 13, 2004
US District Court denied Davis federal habeas corpus relief.
September 7, 2005
Eleventh Circuit heard oral arguments.
September 26, 2006
Eleventh Circuit affirmed the denial of federal habeas corpus relief.
April 11, 2007
Davis’s final appeal submitted to US Supreme Court.
June 25, 2007
US Supreme Court denied request for appeal
July 5, 2007
Department of Corrections sets execution for 7 PM on July 17.
July 16, 2007
State Board of Pardons and Paroles granted a 90-day stay in execution.
July 17, 2007
Execution was originally scheduled for 7 PM in Jackson, Ga., before being delayed.
Nov. 13, 2007
Georgia Supreme Court considers the appeal.
March 26, 2008
Georgia Supreme Court denies Davis' request for a new trial.
September 3, 2008
State of Georgia sets an execution date of September 23, 2008.
September 22, 2008
Georgia Supreme Court denies Davis' motion for stay of execution.
September 23, 2008
U.S. Supreme Court issues stay of execution.
October 14, 2008
U.S. Supreme Court denies new hearing.
October 15, 2008
Judge signs execution order setting date for October 27th.
October 24, 2008
Federal Appeals Court issues stay of execution.
November 20, 2008
Federal Appeals Court to hear arguments on December 9th.
April 16, 2009
11th Circuit denies Davis’ petition, issues 30-day stay so that Davis can file last appeal with U.S. Supreme Court.
August 17, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court orders the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia to hold an evidentiary hearing.
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