Application (23A316) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied.

Petition DENIED.

Application (23A316) referred to the Court.

Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.

Application (23A316) for stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.

Jedidiah Murphy, Petitioner, represented by Catherine Clare Bernhard

State of Texas, Respondent, represented by Ali Mustapha Nasser