I was doing a little research on executions in California for a Scott Peterson sidebar when I stumbled across this page from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice on their executed inmates.
The page details the last statements of many of the 340 convicts Texas has executed since 1982. A few samples:
“Yes I do [have a last statement]. Sir, in honor of a true American hero. “let’s roll”. Lord Jesus receive my spirit.” * — David Harris
“Yes sir. I would like to ask you to forgive me. I made a mistake and I am sorry for what I did. All I can do is ask you to forgive me. I love you and I will see all of you in Heaven. I love you very much. Praise Jesus. I love you. Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.” * —Troy Kunkle
“Yeah. I want to thank my family and friends; my family for all loving me and giving me so much love. I am sorry; I really am. You, Brian’s sister, thanks for your love — it meant a lot. Shane — I hope he finds peace. I am sorry I destroyed you all’s life. Thank you for forgiving me. To the moon and back — I love you all.” * — James Allridge
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