Phone call audio: Texas lawmaker informs Melissa Lucio about stay of execution
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of execution for Melissa Lucio Monday just two days before her set execution date. The stay allows a lower court to hear Lucio and her lawyers' claims that new evidence would exonerate her, according to the Associated Press.Lucio was convicted of killing her 2-year-old in Harlingen 15 years ago. Advocates from all aspects of life have come to Lucio's defense as the day of her potential execution moved closer. Melissa Lucio e
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