TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Michael Overstreet, the Indiana man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop in 2000, is slated to be executed early Tuesday morning. This marks Indiana's second execution in the last 15 years, bringing renewed attention to the state's stance on capital punishment.
Overstreet was found guilty of killing Officer Daniel Miller in Warrick County after a high-speed chase. The case sparked outrage and grief throughout the community, leading to a swift conviction and death sentence.
In recent years, Overstreet's attorneys filed numerous appeals, arguing against the death penalty and citing potential legal errors during the original trial. However, the courts consistently rejected these appeals, ultimately upholding the conviction and sentence.
Indiana's last execution occurred in 2009. The upcoming execution of Overstreet has sparked protests and debates among advocacy groups, with some calling for a halt to capital punishment and others supporting the enforcement of the death penalty in cases of heinous crimes against law enforcement officers. The execution is scheduled to take place at the Indiana State Prison in Terre Haute.
Indiana to Execute Cop Killer; Second Execution Since 2009
Michael Overstreet, convicted of murdering an Indiana police officer in 2000, is scheduled for execution on Tuesday. This will be the second execution in Indiana since 2009. The case has reignited debates about capital punishment and its application in the state. Overstreet's legal appeals have been exhausted, paving the way for the lethal injection.