Alabama Last Words since 2000

Michael Brandon Samra

"I would like to thank Jesus for everything he has done for me," Samra said. He ended with the word, "Amen.”

US News and World Report

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.

Al.com

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.

Associated Press

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.

Montgomery Advertiser

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.
Montgomery Advertiser

Robert Bryant Melson

When asked if he had any last words, Melson shook his head "no." His hands were shaking before the execution began at approximately 9:59 p.m.
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.
AL.com

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.
Al.com

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.
Al.com

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."

CBS News

Andrew Reid Lackey
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."
Al.com

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

Al.com

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."

Leroy White
White did not make a statement when asked if he had any last words. He also declined a last meal.

Al.com

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

Holly Wood
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.

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."

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.

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.