Mikal Deen Mahdi

Mikal Deen Mahdi, 41, is an inmate scheduled for execution in South Carolina after being convicted of murdering off-duty police officer James Myers in 2004. His criminal history is marked by a troubled childhood and a series of violent offenses, including the fatal shooting of a store clerk and subsequent ambush of Myers. Mahdi's case has drawn attention due to the complexities surrounding his mental health and the systemic failures he faced throughout his life.