AUSTIN, Texas -- Attorneys for Rodney Reed are now asking that his upcoming execution date be canceled based on new evidence.

Two witnesses, who knew the victim's fiancé, reportedly have information that supports Reed's innocence. Based on the affidavits, an insurance salesperson said the fiancé threatened to kill Stacey Stites while applying for life insurance.

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For the past 21 years Reed has been on death row for the murder of Stites, a crime he claims he never committed.

We're told the judge has not made a decision on the motion from Reed's attorneys.

Reed's execution date is set for November 20, 2019.

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