Last statement

Last statement

The opportunity to make a last, or final statement, has generally been offered to criminals before they are executed. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice maintains a list of executed offenders' last statements. The most recently executed offender, Michael Richard had this to say:

Yes, I would like for my family to take care of each other. I love you Angel, Let's ride. I guess this is it. [ [http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/richardmichaellast.html Richard, Michael Execution] ]

The inmate's final statement is taken two hours before their execution, and they are allowed to amend the statement immediately prior to execution. [ [http://www.soundportraits.org/on-air/execution_tapes/last_words.php3 Inmates Last words] ]

External links

* Texas Department of Criminal Justice [http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/stat/executedoffenders.htm List of Executed Offenders]

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