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Justice for

Steven La'Wayne Nelson

Execution Date - February 05th 2025

I am a man on Texas Death Row, for a murder I didn't commit

Hello World, first I want to thank you for visiting my page and reading what I have to say about the unfair sentence I received.


I am a 37 year-old man who has been on Texas Death Row since 2012. That's 13 years being locked down 22-24 hours, everyday on Polunsky Unit.

You all might research my case and what the News reported about me before, during and after my trial. As a result, it always seems like the odds are stacked against me.
There is a saying that goes "Seeing is believing." To support that, I have proof on all my appeals and paperwork available for the public to see.


On this website, I will show you proof of the Injustice of our System, which placed me on Death Row for a murder I didn't commit!

What Happened?

In 2012, Steven Nelson was convicted of the capital murder of Clinton Dobson on March 3, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. 

Dobson, a pastor, had been assaulted and then suffocated with a plastic bag, and his secretary, Judy Elliot, was badly beaten but survived.

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A trio (Jefferson, Springs and Nelson) planned on committing a burglary. A laptop, cellphone, car, and credit cards were stolen from the victims (Elliot and Dobson).
Steven confessed that he had agreed to participate in the robbery, as the look out, but never assaulted the victims.

He entered the church twice to take a few items, but never interacted with the victims.

Yet, Steven was the only one tried and convicted.

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Evidences Ignored - Insights

Multiple people on Scene Steven Nelson

3 PEOPLE WERE AT THE SCENE DURING THE ROBBERY

DNA Steven Nelson

STEVEN'S DNA CAME BACK NEGATIVE ON THE CRIME MATERIALS

Alibis Steven Nelson

2 ACCOMPLICES HAD UNVERIFIED AND FABRICATED ALIBIS

Testimonies Steven Nelson

WITNESSES GAVE FALSE TESTIMONIES FOR REMUNERATION

​Arguments Against the Death Penalty in Steven’s Case

Disproportionate Punishment

Steven’s actions do not warrant a death sentence. As a lookout, he did not commit murder, nor did he have any intent to harm anyone. It is fundamentally unjust to equate his actions with those of his co-defendants, who directly caused a death.​

Lack of Knowledge

At the time of entering the church, Steven was unaware that a murder had occurred. This critical fact must be taken into account when determining his culpability. Holding him accountable for a crime he did not commit is a violation of basic principles of justice.

Arbitrary Application of Justice

The fact that Steven is the only one convicted and sentenced to death raises serious concerns about the arbitrary application of the death penalty in this case. Such a disparity undermines public confidence in the justice system.

Rehabilitation Potential

Steven has great potential for rehabilitation and has been positively contributing to society. He keeps showing love and compassion to his wife, friends and outer circle, demonstrating numerous times that he has grown as a person.

Steven deeply regrets his involvement in the robbery and has taken multiple opportunities to atone for his past actions.

The death penalty would eliminate any possibility for further growth and change, denying Steven the chance to continue his positive contributions to the world and make amends for his mistakes.

We urge the governor, legislators, and all relevant authorities to review Steven’s case thoroughly. His death sentence represents not only a personal tragedy but a failure of the system to fully investigate the individuals involved. It doesn't serve anybody’s interests to have an incomplete investigation. Justice should not be a one-size-fits-all approach; it must consider the nuances of each individual case.

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