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Double murderer chowed down on bacon cheeseburgers, fries and a shake before execution
Michael Tisius, 42, received a lethal injection at the Bonne Terre prison on Tuesday, following his final meal, the Missouri Department of Corrections said.
Supreme Court sides with inmate who wants untried execution method
The US Supreme Court has sided with an Alabama death row inmate who survived an alleged botched execution and seeks to eventually be put to death by nitrogen hypoxia –...
Survivor of Florida ‘Ninja Killer’ recalls ‘terror’ of 1989 shooting spree ahead of his execution
"I have had to reflect, relive, remember all that has happened since that night."
Texas death row inmate who cut out eyes, ate one seeks clemency
“Gov. Abbott has the power to stop the spectacle of prison guards leading a blind, mentally incompetent, delusional man to the death chamber,” said attorney Maurie Levin.
Texas death row inmate shares final, remorseful words before execution
John Balentine was sentenced to death by lethal injection for the Jan. 1998 shooting of three teens, including his former girlfriend’s brother.
Texas cop-killer uses final breaths to talk to victim's family before execution
Convicted murderer Wesley Ruiz apologized to the family of Dallas police officer Mark Nix before he was executed as punishment for fatally shooting the officer in 2007.
Woman chokes to death on prison food while awaiting execution: report
The woman -- on death row for killing two men -- died behind bars when she choked while eating prison chow in her cell.
TikTok trend shows users sharing hypothetical death row meals: Chick-fil-A?
Thai food, Sun Chips, Ben & Jerry's and other popular foods made appearances in several videos.
Oklahoma death row inmate's last words revealed
At one point, Eizember lifted his head and mouthed, "I love you," toward his daughter and attorneys.
Arizona inmate Aaron Gunches withdraws execution request over lethal injection 'torture'
Aaron Gunches described incidents in which authorities struggled to place IV lines during the lethal injection process.
Idaho murder suspect could face death penalty, legal expert claims
Kohberger was arrested at his parents’ Albrightsville, Pennsylvania home last week in connection to the Nov. 13 murders which have captivated the nation.
Wrongly convicted dad who spent 25 years on death row killed at funeral
The formerly incarcerated man was shot once in the head as he stepped out of his car at a North Philadelphia cemetery.
First trans woman on death row in US begs Missouri governor for mercy
Amber McLaughlin, 49, is scheduled to be executed in Missouri on Jan. 3 for the killing of an ex-girlfriend in 2003. Her attorneys say the transgender inmate is mentally ill.
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown commutes state's 17 death sentences
Outgoing Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed an order Tuesday to commute the sentences of the state's 17 death row inmates. The term-limited politician who leaves office in less than a...
Judge rejects plea from death row inmate's 19-year-old daughter to watch execution
Kevin Johnson Jr, 37, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection in Missouri Tuesday and his 19-year-old daughter won't be allow to witness her father's final moments following a...
Oklahoma executes ex-Marine who killed toddler after treating him to final fast-food meal
Richard Fairchild was put to death by lethal injection in Oklahoma on the day of his 63rd birthday after scarfing down two cheeseburgers, large fries and Coke, a pumpkin pie...
Texas death row inmate races to stop execution over killing of pregnant ex, her son
Stephen Dale Barbee, 55, was convicted in 2006 of the February 2005 murders of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Lisa Underwood, and her 7-year-old son.
Death row inmate chops off penis with hidden razor after slitting wrists, asking for suicide watch
A death row inmate in Tennessee used a hidden razor to slice off his penis -- after he smeared feces in his cell, slit his wrists and asked to be...
Texas executes inmate who fought prayer and touch rules
He was convicted of killing 46-year-old Pablo Castro in 2004, as he took out the trash while working at a convenience store in Corpus Christi.
Texas murderer to be executed after fight to have pastor pray over him
A Texas death row inmate is set to be executed Wednesday after a lengthy Supreme Court battle to ensure his pastor could touch and pray over him as the lethal...