Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years - Gainesville Times

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Man put to death for 1993 killing of ex-girlfriend, Georgia’s first execution in years

This image provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows inmate Willie James Pye. A judge on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

Willie James Pye — This image provided by the Georgia Department of Corrections shows inmate Willie James Pye. A judge on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (Georgia Department of Corrections via AP)

A Georgia man convicted of the killing of his former girlfriend three decades ago was put to death Wednesday evening in the state’s first execution in more than four years.