On Thursday, just four hours before Jones was set to be put to death by lethal injection for a 1999 murder he claims he did not commit, Governor Kevin Stitt decided to spare the 41-year-old death-row inmate's life.

Jones has proclaimed his innocence for more than two decades, insisting he did not kill 45-year-old suburban Oklahoma City businessman Paul Howell in a carjacking.

According to Jones, he was framed by the actual perpetrator, Christopher Jordan, a high school friend and co-defendant who testified against him during his 2002 trial. Jordan was released from prison after 15 years.

Stitt's call comes a little over two weeks after the state's Pardon and Parole Board recommended the decision in a majority vote, with several members of the panel admitting that they had doubts about the evidence that led to Jones' conviction.

Kardashian, who has become a criminal justice warrior in recent years, has been one of the most famous and most vocal advocates for Jones. She used her massive online following to draw attention to the case and has stayed in touch with his family throughout the process.

"She's always been available to help and she's mobilized so many people to come out and post on their social media," Julius' sister, Antoinette Jones, said of the reality star. "She's a real one...she truly does care."

Minutes after the news was announced, Kim took to her Instagram Story to share several messages with her 264 million followers.