Freddie Owens is scheduled to be executed in South Carolina on Friday for the 1997 murder of a convenience store clerk, but new evidence has emerged that could halt the execution. Steven Golden, the co-defendant whose testimony helped convict Owens, has recanted his statements, claiming he lied to protect himself from the death penalty. In a sworn affidavit, Golden stated that Owens was not present during the robbery and that he had blamed him due to police pressure and fear of the real shooter. Golden admitted he concealed the identity of the actual perpetrator because he feared for his life. The South Carolina Supreme Court has requested final arguments from both sides before the execution date. Owens' attorneys are seeking to prevent the execution based on this new testimony, which raises serious questions about his guilt.