Governor denies clemency for Missouri death-row inmate
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday denied a clemency request hours before the scheduled execution of Russell Bucklew, turning aside concerns that the 51-year-old inmate’s rare medical condition could result in what his attorneys fear will be a gruesome execution. Parson’s decision was confirmed by his spokeswoman, Kelli Jones, and by…