After over 30 years on death row, a date has been set for her execution…

The announcement has reopened old wounds, reignited legal and moral debates, and forced many to ask a difficult question: What does justice look like after 30 years of waiting?

A Crime That Shocked a Nation

The case began in the late 1980s, during a period when violent crime dominated headlines and “tough on crime” policies were politically popular. The woman at the center of the case—then in her early twenties—was convicted of a brutal murder that captured national attention.

Prosecutors described the crime as calculated and remorseless. The victim’s family was thrust into the spotlight, grieving while navigating a legal process that would stretch far beyond anything they could have imagined.

At trial, the jury deliberated for days before delivering a guilty verdict. When the death sentence was announced, the courtroom erupted—some in tears, others in quiet relief.