His request for clemency from Kansas Governor John Anderson, Jr. was denied. Despite further appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court let the conviction stand and the State of Kansas executed Andrews by hanging on November 30, 1962 at the age of 22.
His plea for clemency from Kansas Governor John Anderson, Jr. was rejected. Despite further appeals, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the conviction and the State of Kansas carried out Andrews' execution by hanging on November 30, 1962 at the age of 22.