[Bukowski]

America is economically broke, but that´s not the worst. Much worse is the display of being morally bankrupted.

The Troy Davis-case, where somebody has to wait for a delay of 4 hours before being injected to death, is the most brutal form of mental torture.

Thereby; if Davis wasn't born black he would still be alive today. Never heard of a white person being executed with such little proof.

Cheers from Holland

[juanmigual]

Perhaps the last meal is more to help the other people involved
somehow. It must be hard for a "normal person" to be part of this ugly business. 99% may never have had "good" ($$) meal anyway and wouldn't enjoy "pheasant under glass" or some other ($$$)dinner.

[variable]

Manuel Valle

Executed September 28, 2011 07:14 p.m. EST by Lethal Injection in Florida



Victim:


Coral Gables PD Officer Louis Pena


Crime:

Officer Louis Pena of the Coral Gables Police stopped Valle for a traffic violation. When being stopped, Valle drove a stolen Camaro. Later Coral Gables PD Officer Spell testified about what happened next.
When Spell arrived to support Pena, Valle was seated in Pena's patrol car. As Pena was checking the license plate of the car Valle had been driving, Valle got out of the partrol car, walked back to the Camaro, reached inside and then fired a single shot at Pena, hitting him in the neck and killing him.
He then fired two shots at Spell, hitting him in the back, but was saved by his bulletproof vest. Valle fled and was arrested two days later. Among those executed in the United States, Valle served one of the longest terms on death row, spending 33 years awaiting execution.

Citations:

Valle v. State, 394 So.2d 1004 (Fla. 1981) (Direct Appeal-Reversed).
Valle v. State, 474 So.2d 796 (Fla. 1985) (Direct Appeal-Affirmed).
Valle v. State, 581 So.2d 40 (Fla. 1991) (Direct Appeal-Affirmed).
Valle v. State, 778 So.2d 960 (Fla. 2001) (PCR).
Valle v. Secretary, 459 F.3d 1206 (11th Cir. 2006) (Habeas).


Final / Special Meal:

Fried chicken breast, white rice, garlic toast, peach cobbler and a Coca-Cola.

Final Words:

None.

[kc21]

Keep 'em coming!

[**butterflylove**]

great post

[wee_yumi]

Originally Posted by AndrewScott ↗

Texas drops special last meal for death row inmates.
Lawrence Russell Brewer, who was executed in Texas on Wednesday, ordered a huge last meal but did not eat it.
The hefty last meal ordered but not eaten by an executed Texas inmate brought a complaint from a state senator and the end Thursday to the practice of special menus.
Hahahahahahaha...about time. Go Texas!


http://articles.cnn.com/2011-09-22/j...?_s=PM:JUSTICE

Cheers for ruining it for the other inmates, dickhead!

[Gregore Mortis]

If it ain't cruel then it's not a punishment and if it's done all the time, how can that be unusual?

[Pogrom]

Eye for an eye bitches! You murder someone you must die. Make sure you post the video before your prison rape however!

[variable]

Christopher Thomas Johnson

Executed October 20, 2011 06:25 p.m. by Lethal Injection in Alabama



Victim:



Crime:

At trial, Johnson testified that he killed his son because he hated his wife, did not want to be near her, and did not want to worry about his wife’s threats of putting him in jail for alimony or child support. After several unsuccessful attempts in the early morning hours, he laid on top of two month old Elias, covered his mouth with his hand for extended periods of time, and forced his fingers into the child's mouth and down his throat to stop the crying. He also struck the child with his hand. Johnson stated he tried to quiet the child while his wife slept. When the child's mother awoke, Elias was unresponsive and cold to the touch. The forensic pathologist testified during the trial that the infant suffered at least 85 separate injuries. Suffocation and head trauma were cited as the causes of death. Johnson represented himself during part of the trial. After he was sentenced to death, he refused to pursue appeals in his case.

Citations:

Johnson v. State, 40 So.3d 753 (Ala.Crim.App. 2009). (Direct Appeal)

Final/Special Meal:

From food available in the prison cafeteria, Johnson chose for his final meal a turkey bologna sandwich with tomatoes and cheese, french fries, and an orange drink. Later, from a vending machine, Johnson got a Reese’s Cup, pretzels, and grape Sunkist drink.

Final Words:

"Game over."

[variable]

Frank Martinez Garcia

Executed October 27, 2011 07:02 p.m. CDT by Lethal Injection in Texas



Victim:


Officer Hector Garza

Crime:

Garcia was married to 21 year old Jessica. They had two children and lived with Garcia's parents in San Antonio. After a domestic disturbance the previous night, Jessica called her relatives to help her leave the home with the children. Gracia's mother called him at work and Garcia rushed home, grabbed his wife in a headlock and dragged her inside. Soon after, Officer Hector Garza, 48, arrived at the house. It was his second visit to the home that morning. He went inside and entered the bedroom where the couple was arguing. When he attempted to separate them, Garcia, who had his back to Garza, suddenly spun around and shot him in the head with a Mac-10 semiautomatic handgun. He then shot Jessica six times, killing her. He then went outside, firing wildly until he was out of ammunition. He went back inside, picked up an AK-47 rifle, and shot Garza again as he lay on the ground. He then went outside again and continued shooting, striking a nearby elementary school, and wounding Jessica's uncle. When Officer Garza's partner showed up, Garza dropped the AK-47, raised his hands, and shouted, "I give up." Garcia told police he shot Garza in the head because he knew officers wore protective vests. Garcia said he then "went crazy," turned toward his wife, and shot her.

Citations:

Garcia v. State, 126 S.W.3d 921 (Tex.Crim.App. 2004). (Direct Appeal)
Garcia v. Thaler, 2009 WL 4931069 (W.D.Tex. 2009). (Habeas)

Final/Special Meal:

Texas last month abolished the long-held tradition of allowing condemned inmates to order what they want for their last meal. Instead, they receive what other prisoners are served.

Last Words:

“Thank you for this. My God is a God of salvation. Only through you, Jesus Christ, people will see that you're still on the throne. For this reason I was born and raised. Thank you for this miracle you are performing in my life. My God is holy, holy, holy. Hallelujah! Garcia shouted "Thank you, Yahweh" repeatedly until he lost consciousness.