With the recent passing of Willie James Pye, people are finally saying that justice has been served to the late Alicia Lynn Yarbrough. Some also question whether Pye was married before, as they recall the event’s details.
Back in 1993, Willie James Pye was sentenced for the homicide of his then-girlfriend Alicia Lynn Yarbrough.
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Key Takeaways
- Willie James Pye was said to have a below-average IQ, which made him act angrily with Alicia.
- Willie James Pye even requested the judge to make his penalty dismiss, but ultimately, they denied his request.
- The supreme court said that he can give his last statement or words to his loved ones, but he didn’t speak a word after they finalized his penalty.
Back in 1993, Willie was charged with abduction and homicide of his ex-girlfriend.
After serving the extreme penalty for over three decades, on 20 March 2024, he was executed, which was also the first in Georgia in more than four years.
Pye had appealed to the judge to end his sentence, but on 20 March 2024, at approximately 9:50 pm, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the request.
In the appeal, he mentioned that he had a below-average IQ, was intellectually disabled, and requested fairness in his sentence.
However, the state of Georgia administered a lethal injection at Classification Prison in Jackson and executed him at around 11:03 pm.
Fan Concerns If Willie James Pye Had A Wife
Willie James Pye was not a married man. According to all the information on the internet, he was in a relationship with his then-girlfriend, Alicia Lynn Yarbrough.
Georgia executes Willie James Pye for 1993 murder of ex-girlfriend https://t.co/h8rk36rFxV
— UPI.com (@UPI) March 21, 2024
Willie was in his late 20s when he was in a relationship.
Alicia Lynn Yarbrough Was 20 Years When She Was Victimized
Alicia was just short for celebrating her 21st birthday when she became a victim.
Alicia was born in 1973. However, information regarding her birthdate is not known.
Willie James Pye was convicted of murder & other crimes in 1993 killing of Alicia Lynn Yarbrough. He’s set to be executed Wed. night. 75 men & 1 woman have been executed in Georgia since 1976. If executed, Pye will be 54th inmate put to death by lethal injection. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/627efSrhBQ
— Cody Alcorn (@CodyAlcorn) March 18, 2024
After her breakup with Willie, she ended up dating another man with whom she had her first child.
As per the report, it was said that Willie poured out his anger on Alicia as she signed the birth certificate with her lover, who he claimed was his child.
FAQ’s
When was Willie James Pye born?
Willie James Pye was born in 1965.
How many siblings did Willie James Pye have?
Willie had six siblings, including two older brothers.
What was Willie James Pye’s IQ?
Willie was said to have an IQ of 68, which is below-average intelligence, i.e., 70.
