Application (24A274) referred to the Court.

Application (24A274) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Petition DENIED.

Reply of applicant Marcellus Williams filed.

Brief of respondent Missouri ex rel. Michael L. Parson, Governor in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Application (24A274) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.

Missouri ex rel. Michael L. Parson, Governor, Respondent, represented by Michael Joseph Spillane