The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 5
Summary
In the final episode of *The Last 12 Weeks*, hosts Alvin Melleth and Maurice Shema follow defense attorneys Greg and Naomi as they race to stop David Wood’s execution in Texas. A surprise ruling from the Fifth Circuit highlights new evidence, leading the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to grant a stay. The episode contrasts the defense’s relief with victim Marsha Fulton’s anger, ultimately questioning the arbitrariness of the death penalty system.
Topics discussed
Naomi's final visit with David Wood before execution
The complex lawyer-client relationship and grief
Greg's war room and his bond with David
Legal avenues to stop the execution
Fifth Circuit ruling on Ramona Dismukes' testimony
Defense team scrambles for a stay of execution
Prosecution's response to new evidence claims
CCA grants stay and Greg tells David the news
Victim's mother reacts to the stay of execution
Reflections on the arbitrariness of the death penalty
Conclusion and future steps for the case
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