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Death row inmate Edward Busby Jr.’s chilling final words as Texas carries out 600th execution

Texas carried out its 600th execution when Edward Busby Jr. was put to death. Before he died, he shared his final words. The ...

Why woman put on death row after being found in a car with baby is still alive

With the release of Netflix’s newest hit true crime documentary, Maternal Instincts, focus will once again return to a ...

After 5 decades and 600 executions, these are the last words on Texas’ death row

An NBC News analysis of final statements from prisoners on Texas’ death row shows that some convey a readiness to die. Others are defiant. Many seek salvation.
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Death row inmates in Texas no longer get a final meal due to one man’s bizarre request

Lawrence Russell Brewer is the reason death row inmates in Texas no longer get to choose a final meal before their execution.
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Texas executes 600th inmate since death penalty was reinstated in 1976

Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.

After nearly 50 years on death row, Clarence Jordan given life sentence

A Harris County judge formally resentenced Clarence Jordan to life imprisonment after he spent nearly half a century on death ...

Case of Texas woman on death row over grisly murder back in spotlight

New film revives story of Taylor Parker, convicted in 2022 of cutting unborn daughter from womb of friend she killed ...
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Federal appeals court temporarily halts execution of Texas death row inmate Edward Busby

Thursday’s execution was blocked by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “pending further order” from the court.