Harrowing story of innocent boy, 14, too small for electric chair, executed for murder In one of American's gravest miscarriages of justice of the last century, George Stinney Jr was executed for a double murder despite there being no physical evidence linking him to the crime Updated An actor portrayed George Stinney Jr in the 1991 film Carolina Skeleton (Image: Carolina skeletons) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.