“During his 21 years on death row, Quin has been the epitome of a prison success story. He entered at an unimaginable low, as lost as a soul can be. And through prayer, sobriety, reconciliation with his family, and longstanding correspondence with pen pals, he has found a way to lead a meaningful life, and even to enhance the lives of others. The victim’s family — who is also Quin’s family — has forgiven him. Quin is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection on May 19.” NYT: Quintin Jones Is Not Innocent. But He Doesn’t Deserve to Die.

+ Kansas City man is innocent in 1978 murders and should be released, prosecutors say.