 Since Morva's lawyers filed his clemency petition, several local and international groups, as well 28 Virginia lawmakers called on Governor McAuliffe to halt the execution of Morva.The daughter of sheriff's deputy Sutphin, one of the two men slain by Morva, expressed her support for his clemency petition and asked the governor to spare his life.Despite the efforts of Morva's lawyers, and many supporters locally and internationally, Governor McAuliffe, declined to grant Morva's clemency.