People Take To Social Media To Voice Opinions On Richard Glossip Execution

The Glossip case has played out not only in the legal realm, but in the court of public opinion; with people on both sides fervently arguing their view on the matter. 

Wednesday, September 30th 2015, 4:04 pm

By: News 9

People Take To Social Media To Voice Opinions On Richard Glossip Execution

After years of back and forth, trials, convictions, and appeals the day of execution for Richard Glossip arrived on Wednesday.

Glossip was convicted of being the mastermind behind the 1997 killing of motel owner Barry Van Treese. The man responsible for the murder, Justin Sneed, told police Glossip put him up to the crime.

Glossip has always maintained his innocence throughout the proceedings and even garnered national and international support from anti-death penalty advocates, celebrities and thousands of citizens. Even Pope Francis reached out to Gov. Mary Fallin and asked for commutation for Glossip.

The case has played out not only in the legal realm, but in the court of public opinion; with people on both sides fervently arguing their view on the matter.

Here are just some of those comments:

USA can never credibly criticise Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, etc. when its own judicial system is such a disgrace. #RichardGlossip
— David Vick (@DavidVick5) September 30, 2015

#richardglossip Is trending on twitter. Sadly, his victim isn't. Barely any articles mention his name. #noname
— First Order Jedi (@JediBrainFart) September 30, 2015

Glossip has expressed concerns about dying via midazolam he told CNN earlier this year, "I am worried they will botch it again" #Glossip
— Amanda Ames (@AmandaAmes1) September 30, 2015

No one deserves mercy, and yet God freely offers it to all of us. May we remember to show it to one another. #RichardGlossip @GovMaryFallin
— MK Masko, PhD, MT-BC (@DrMomMTBC) September 30, 2015

I'm curious what Justin Sneed is doing right now in his medium security prison. Not sure how he can live with himself. #RichardGlossip
— JoJessica (@JoJesska) September 30, 2015

I wish I could say that I was hopeful about #RichardGlossip, but honestly...
— Krystle. (@chasetherain) September 30, 2015

Lord forgive us if #RichardGlossip dies not because he is guilty, but because he is poor.
— Nathan Reed (@NathanReed) September 30, 2015

@helenprejean it's horrifying to live in a country where one testimony and no physical evidence can get you executed #richardglossip
— Matthew Sitman (@matthew_sitman) September 30, 2015

Was going to curse horribly, but my faith is restored by #USSupremeCourt over #RichardGlossip. Thank you to all that stood for what's right.
— Scott Nixon (@TrickyNixon) September 30, 2015

The Supreme Court and State of Oklahoma have an innocent mans blood on their hands. SHAME ON YOU. #RichardGlossip
— Liam (@muir_liam) September 30, 2015

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a stay of execution for #RichardGlossip. At this time, please keep Richard in your thoughts and prayers.
— Sister Helen Prejean (@helenprejean) September 30, 2015

I hope Oklahoma is not killing an innocent man. #RichardGlossip
— Belinda Legare (@LillyTrueBlue) September 30, 2015

By the "execution is murder" logic, arrests and incarceration are kidnapping. Progressives have no perspective. #Glossip
— Kyle Alexander (@NotKTAlexander) September 30, 2015

Lot's of people supporting #RichardGlossip, but yet to see anyone support the victim. Amazing at what people support these days.
— Stephanie (@stephinok) September 30, 2015