Application (21A51) denied by the Court.

Petition DENIED.

Application (21A51) referred to the Court.

Reply of petitioner Ernest Johnson filed.

Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Retired Missouri Judges.

Brief of respondent Paul Blair, Warden in opposition filed.

Application (21A51) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 3, 2021)

Ernest Johnson, Petitioner, represented by Laurence Edward Komp

Paul Blair, Respondent, represented by Gregory Michael Goodwin