Michael Brandon Samra
"I would like
to thank Jesus for everything he has done for me," Samra said.
He ended with the word, "Amen.”
Dominique RayRay’s
last words were in Arabic. He made a hand signal consisting of a
closed fist with his index finger pointed and looked toward the
viewing room where two of his attorneys and spiritual adviser were
sitting, along with members of the media.
Walter Leroy MoodyHe
had no last statement and did not respond when an official asked if
he had any last words shortly before the chemicals began flowing.
Michael Wayne Eggers
When asked if he
had any last words, Eggers replied "No ma'am." A few
minutes later, he appeared to give a thumbs-up gesture to the room
where five family and friends sat.
Torrey Twane Mcnabb
"Mom, sis, look at my eyes," he said. "I've got no
tears in my eyes. I'm unafraid . . . to the state of Alabama, I hate
you m-----f-----s. I hate you."McNabb, strapped to a gurney, raised both middle fingers toward witnesses galleries as the execution began. He appeared to be breathing for the first 20 minutes of the execution and moved slightly.
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Robert Bryant Melson
For approximately seven minutes, Melson appeared to have slightly labored breathing. His breathing then slowed, and he did not respond to a consciousness check by a corrections officer before the second two drugs in the three-drug execution method-- which stop the heart and breathing-- were administered.
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Thomas Douglas Arthur
He read out the names of his children. "I'm sorry I failed you as a father. I love you more than anything on Earth," he said. He did not admit to or mention anything about the crime that landed him on death row - the shooting death of Troy Wicker Jr.
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He read out the names of his children. "I'm sorry I failed you as a father. I love you more than anything on Earth," he said. He did not admit to or mention anything about the crime that landed him on death row - the shooting death of Troy Wicker Jr.
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Ronald Bert Smith Jr
Smith's last words publicly were "no ma'am" when he was asked by the warden if he wanted to make a statement. However, he was moving his lips before and after the drugs were administered.
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Smith's last words publicly were "no ma'am" when he was asked by the warden if he wanted to make a statement. However, he was moving his lips before and after the drugs were administered.
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Christopher Eugene Brooks
Prior to a three-drug combination being administered, Brooks had some final words, saying: "I hope this brings closure to everybody." He thanked his loved ones repeatedly, adding "love you all ... I will take you with me in my heart ... I love y'all. Bye. I love y'all."
Prior to a three-drug combination being administered, Brooks had some final words, saying: "I hope this brings closure to everybody." He thanked his loved ones repeatedly, adding "love you all ... I will take you with me in my heart ... I love y'all. Bye. I love y'all."
Andrew Reid Lackey
While he had requested to executed, there is no record of any last words at the time of his execution.
While he had requested to executed, there is no record of any last words at the time of his execution.
Christopher Thomas JohnsonFor
breakfast Thursday, his final day, Johnson had eggs, grits, and
biscuits, then skipped lunch in lieu of a Thursday dinner. From
food available in the prison cafeteria, said Corbett, Johnson chose
for his final meal a turkey bologna sandwich with tomatoes and
cheese, french fries, and an orange drink.
Johnson’s left hand, closest to the window, made a sign with his index finger and little finger extended.
Brian Corbett, a spokesman for the Alabama Department of Corrections
who was in the witness room, later said that he had seen other
inmates make that sign during executions. Corbett believed it was a
symbol for "I love you."Johnson’s left hand, closest to the window, made a sign with his index finger and little finger extended.
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Derrick Oneal Mason
Mason apologized to the victim's family
in his final statement. It was his second apology to the family --
the first was via letter two or three years after Cagle's death, and
was issued out of "deep remorse and sadness," according to
the executive director of Project Hope to Abolish the Death
Penalty.Al.com
Eddie Duval Powell III
"I'd like to say I'm sorry for the
pain I have caused everyone who has had to deal with this situation -
my family, the victim's family and everyone in this state. I've made
peace with myself and God, and hope that everyone can move on from
this situation."
Jason Oric Williams
"I hope that the families of the
victims forgive me for what I've done," Williams said as he lay
strapped to a bed
William Glen Boyd
As the execution began, Holman Correctional Facility Warden Tony Patterson came into the execution room and read the execution warrant from the Alabama Supreme Court. After that, Patterson asked Boyd if he wanted to make a statement. Boyd weakly answered "no."
As the execution began, Holman Correctional Facility Warden Tony Patterson came into the execution room and read the execution warrant from the Alabama Supreme Court. After that, Patterson asked Boyd if he wanted to make a statement. Boyd weakly answered "no."
Leroy White
White did not make a statement when asked if he had any last words. He also declined a last meal.
White did not make a statement when asked if he had any last words. He also declined a last meal.
Philip D Hallford
He declined to make a final statement. Hallford did not request a final meal, but instead had cheese crackers, nacho cheese Bugles, a ham-and-cheese sandwich and a Dr. Pepper from vending machines
He declined to make a final statement. Hallford did not request a final meal, but instead had cheese crackers, nacho cheese Bugles, a ham-and-cheese sandwich and a Dr. Pepper from vending machines
Holly Wood
He declined to make a final statement.
He declined to make a final statement.
Michael Jeffrey Land
When Warden Tony Patterson asked Land
if he had any final statements, Land replied "No. Thank you
though."
John Forrest Parker
"I'm sorry. I don't ever expect
you to forgive me. I really am sorry."
Thomas Warren Whisenhant
He had no last words. Last meal: Chicken leg quarters, french fries, American cheese, orange drink, coffee and chocolate pudding.
He had no last words. Last meal: Chicken leg quarters, french fries, American cheese, orange drink, coffee and chocolate pudding.
Max Landon Payne
He said tell his family "I love
'em," and also signed that message to his witnesses.
Jack Harrison Trawick
"I wish to apologize to the people
who I have hurt and I ask for their forgiveness. I don't deserve it,
but I do ask for it,"
Willie Mcnair
He declined to make a statement and
declined his last meal.
Jimmy Lee Dill
"I just hope God's will be done
and everybody finds the peace they need. I'm good."
Danny Joe Bradley
He declined to make a statement and declined his last meal.
James Harvey Callahan
Callahan waved his left hand toward his
son, Kevin Callahan, who was seated in a witness room, and asked him
to take care of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "I
love you. That's all I have to say." Callahan never looked
toward the victim's family members who were seated in a separate
viewing room, but told his son, "I have a lot of remorse that I
can't be here for you.”
Luther Jerome Williams
He raised his head to look at Kirk's
family. "They told the other two guys to put it on me. I think
it's wrong. I swear to God I did not kill him." After blaming
prosecutors and law enforcement, he called out his original defense
attorney, "You provided no defense. I didn't have no defense,
and that's why I'm here." Williams went on to say he was
never going to give up the other two men. "My name is Luther
Jerome Williams. I ain't no black, little rat,"
Darrell Grayson
He said the word "peace" and
flashed a peace sign shortly before he died.
Aaron Jones
No last words
Larry Eugene A Hutcherson
I'm so very sorry for hurting you like
this. It's been a long time coming. If I could go back in time and
change things, I most certainly would. I hope this gives you closure
and someday find forgiveness for me.
John W Peoples Jr
"I hope I've handled everything since I've been here with dignity."
"I hope I've handled everything since I've been here with dignity."
George E Sibley Jr
"Everyone who is doing this to me
is guilty of a murder. My sister and my niece, I want to express my
love and gratitude ... and gratitude to my Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ."
Jerry Paul Henderson
"I pray the family of Jerry Haney
can find it in their heart one day to forgive...I pray they find
peace and love in the Lord Jesus Christ as I have, because that's the
true peace. I thank the Lord Jesus Christ that I'm fixing to see him
face to face,"
Mario G Centobie
He made no final
comments.
David Kevin Hocker
"I swear by you, Lord Jesus Christ
my savior that my time should be no longer. The mystery of life shall
be finished. Amen,"
J B Hubbard
He made no final
comments.
Tommy J Fortenberry
"no last words."
Gary Leon Brown
He made no final statement, but
appeared to mouth the words "go with God" and "forgive
them" to his wife, Elizabeth Anne Brown.
Michael Eugene Thompson
He made no final statement, but mouthed the words "I love you" to a friend.
He made no final statement, but mouthed the words "I love you" to a friend.
Anthony Keith Johnson
"I'd just like to say to my
friends I loved them. But they all know that I loved them."
Lynda Lyon Block
She declined the offer to make a final
statement.
Pernell Ford
Ford told Warden Charlie Jones he
wanted to apologize to the Griffiths' family for the pain and
suffering he had caused, and asked Jones to tell them to "be
safe." As officers made final preparations, Ford recited the
23rd Psalm and other biblical passages.
Robert Lee Tarver
No final meal or statement
Freddie Lee Wright
No record of his last words.
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