Albert Murray, Robert E. Keller, L. Gale Buckner, James E. Donald & Terry Barnard Denied Troy Davis a Clemency Despite Doubts

(l-r) Vice Chairman Albert Murray, Member Robert E. Keller,  Member L. Gale Buckner,
Chairman James E. Donald and Member Terry Barnard

The five people who make up the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles -- Vice Chairman Albert Murray, Member Robert E. Keller, Member L. Gale Buckner, Chairman James E. Donald and Member Terry Barnard -- are playing judge and jury with the life of Troy Davis, who could be innocent of the murder of Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail. Let's break down who appointed the five members:

L. Gale Buckner:

L. Gale Buckner was appointed to the Board on January 1, 2005 by Governor Sonny Perdue. She started her career as a communications officer at the Chatsworth Police Department, rising to the level of Sergeant and was honored as Officer of the Year.

Robert E. Keller:

Robert E. Keller from Clayton County was appointed to the Board by Governor Sonny Perdue on January 3, 2007. Mr. Keller served as executive counsel of the Prosecuting Attorneys Council of Georgia. He is the former chairman of that organization. Before joining the Prosecuting Attorneys Council, he served as both assistant district attorney and district attorney of Clayton County.

Chairman James E. Donald (who is black):

Chairman James E. Donald began his term as Chairman of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles July 1, 2010. Chairman Donald was elected to the position by the Board Members in June. He seems to have been appointed by Gov. Sonny Perdue.

Vice Chair Albert Murray (who is also black):

Albert Murray was appointed to the Board on May 15, 2010, by Governor Sonny Perdue. He was elected by the Board to the position of Vice Chairman in June and began serving in that role on July 1, 2010.

Albert Murray:

Appointed to the board by Gov. Sonny Perdue as well. Former State Representative Terry E. Barnard served nearly 16 years in the Georgia House of Representatives prior to being appointed to the State Board of Pardons and Parole. During his 8-term tenure, the Coastal Georgia Lawmaker.

The common thread in all their biographies is that they are Christians who hold the word of God true and close at heart. Then how can you let this man die with so much doubt swirling in the atmosphere?