Final Statements of Executed Offenders in Texas

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The discussion revolves around the final statements of executed offenders in Texas, exploring the emotional and psychological aspects of these statements. Participants share their reactions to the content and context of these statements, as well as the implications surrounding the cases of certain individuals.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express fascination with the final statements of executed offenders, finding them compelling to read.
  • Others find the content disturbing, questioning the morality and implications of capital punishment.
  • A participant reflects on the potential innocence of some executed individuals, suggesting a lack of certainty in the justice process.
  • There are comments on the perceived inadequacies of the legal system, including a remark about a "dumb jury" in one case.
  • One participant shares a specific case of David Spence, highlighting claims of his innocence and the problematic nature of the evidence against him.
  • Humorous or sarcastic remarks are made regarding the circumstances of executions, indicating a range of emotional responses to the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants exhibit a mix of agreement and disagreement, with some expressing fascination while others find the subject disturbing. There is no consensus on the innocence of specific offenders or the overall morality of capital punishment.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference specific cases and statements without resolving the complexities of the legal outcomes or the validity of the claims made by the offenders.

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Readers interested in criminal justice, capital punishment, and the psychological aspects of final statements may find this discussion relevant.

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Got http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/executedoffenders.htm" from a blog. It's a list of convicted offenders who've been executed in Texas and their final statements. Call me weird, but I find them fascinating to read.

Uh, I don't know, Um, I don't know what to say. I don't know. (pauses) I didn't know anybody was there. Howdy.

Jennifer, where are you at? I'm sorry, I did not know the man but for a few seconds before I shot him. It was done out of fear, stupidity, and immaturity. It wasn't until I got locked up and saw the newspaper. I saw his face and his smile and I knew he was a good man. I am sorry for all your family and my disrespect - he deserved better. Sorry Gus. I hope all the best for you and your daughters. I hope you have happiness from here on out. Quit the heroin and methadone. I love you dad, Devin, and Walt. We're done Warden.
 
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Call me weird, but I find them fascinating to read.

How disturbing :bugeye:
 
Jennifer, where are you at? I'm sorry, I did not know the man but for a few seconds before I shot him. It was done out of fear, stupidity, and immaturity. It wasn't until I got locked up and saw the newspaper. I saw his face and his smile and I knew he was a good man. I am sorry for all your family and my disrespect - he deserved better. Sorry Gus. I hope all the best for you and your daughters. I hope you have happiness from here on out. Quit the heroin and methadone. I love you dad, Devin, and Walt. We're done Warden.
Looks like a dumb jury sentenced this guy.
 
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How disturbing :bugeye:

I know :-p

I wonder how many of them were actually innocent.
 
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Way to go buddy!
 
I liked this one:

You guys forgot to plug-in the chair
 
Franklin was seen by two witnesses driving his car at a high rate of speed from the parking lot

I didnt know they used a high rate of speed to describe acceleration in the criminal statements! :smiles:
 
Here's another one:

David Spence

David Spence - Texas Conviction: 1984, Executed: 1997
Spence was charged with murdering three teenagers in 1982. He was allegedly hired by a convenience store owner to kill another girl, and killed these victims by mistake. The convenience store owner, Muneer Deeb, was originally convicted and sentenced to death, but then was acquitted at a re-trial. The police lieutenant who supervised the investigation of Spence, Marvin Horton, later concluded: "I do not think David Spence committed this crime." Ramon Salinas, the homicide detective who actually conducted the investigation, said: "My opinion is that David Spence was innocent. Nothing from the investigation ever led us to any evidence that he was involved." No physical evidence connected Spence to the crime. The case against Spence was pursued by a zealous narcotics cop who relied on testimony of prison inmates who were granted favors in return for testimony.

http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/article.php?&did=2238

Last words:
Yes, I do. First of all, I want you to understand I speak the truth when I say I didn’t kill your kids. Honestly I have not killed anyone. I wish you could get the rage from your hearts and you could see the truth and get rid of the hatred.

I love you all – (names of children) – Corey, Steve (garbled) – This is very important. I love ya’ll and I miss ya’ll. O.K., now I’m finished.

http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/spencedavidlast.htm
 
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