Honestly, the world is a better place after his execution...
Mr. Williams was a founder of the Crips gang and was arrested and charged with the brutal killings of 4 innocent people. There was sufficient evidence to sentence him with the death penalty. That's a very high burden.
While in prison he wrote children's books. He has claimed he is sorry for starting the Crips. Whoopdey-doo! Anyone who thinks that he has redeemed himself needs a reality check.
Here's what Mr. Williams has also done:
- He refuses to offer any information about the Crips structure or the identity of any other Crips members. He has never said he did not want to continue being a Crips member. It has been thought he was still running the gang from prison.
- Shortly after being incarcerated he attacked guards and other inmates. He needed to be put in solitary confinement.
- In the dedication section of one of his children's books he honors George Jackson, a prominent member of the Black Panther Party.
- After being found guilty of the murders he threatened the jurors.
- He has never apologized or shown any remorse for the murders.
Various news stories are reporting in the execution room witnesses invited by Mr. Williams showed their respect by holding their clenched fists in the air, a salute used by the Black Panther Party.
This is a perfect example of how activists, the media and celebrities pollute the justice system. Making "Tookie" sound like the next Dr. Seuss- unbelievable. This was a very bad man, and the system worked.
Wikipedia has a good article on
Stanley Williams.