Charles "Sonny" Burton

Governor Kay Ivey spared Charles “Sonny” Burton from execution on Tuesday, arguing the injustice of executing a non-triggerman while the shooter served life.

Gubernatorial candidate Will Boyd called for clemency for Sonny Burton, arguing Alabama’s felony murder law produced an unjust death sentence.

Alabama scheduled the nitrogen hypoxia execution of 75-year-old Sonny Burton, though jurors and the victim’s daughter urged the state for mercy.