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May 14, 2024 · Here are some of the strangest last words before execution: 1. Jimmy Glass, 1987 (Louisiana) Last Words: “I’d Rather Be Fishing”. On Christmas of 1982, 20-year-old Jimmy Glass and inmate Jimmy Wingo escaped from jail and shot an elderly couple to death while burglarizing their home.
Sep 4, 2024 · There are funny, crazy, and of course, sad death row inmates last words. Many of these convicted criminals acted similarly in their famous last quotes as they did in life.
Jun 29, 2013 · Texas has executed 500 inmates since it resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982. Selected excerpts of inmates’ last words reveal a glimpse of the humanity behind those anonymous...
Jun 3, 2017 · Death row inmates are given a chance to speak final words before the execution begins. The words, sometimes an apology, sometimes self-serving or haunting or just weird, hang over the final...
Jul 13, 2024 · Interviews with inmates can reveal deep insights into their coping mechanisms, personal reflections, and the mental toll of living under a death sentence. These narratives are essential for psych*ologists and legal advocates seeking to address the mental health needs of those on death row.
Dec 13, 2023 · “I am here because I took a life and killing is wrong by an individual and by the state, and I am sorry we are here but if my death gives you peace and closure then this is all worthwhile.”
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Dec 10, 2016 · EARL FORREST. Forrest was executed on May 11 in Missouri. The 66-year-old was found guilty over the killing of two people, Harriet Smith and Michael Wells, during a confrontation over drugs in 2002.
