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us-news22 days ago•28 min saved

Texas executes man for 2005 triple murder during Edna home invasion

LeJames Norman, 40, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2005 triple murder during an attempted robbery inside a neighbor’s Edna home that killed Samuel Roberts (24), Tiffani Peacock (18) and Celso Lopez (38). Norman had pleaded guilty to capital murder; Ker’Sean Ramey was also convicted and faces a separate death sentence. The U.S. Supreme Court denied a stay for Norman’s execution. The coverage also notes a Georgia death-row case that was halted and provides context on the broader ongoing use of the death penalty in 2026.

via New York Post|

#death-penalty #death-row #executions

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Son witnesses Tennessee execution of death-row inmate Anthony Hines

Anthony Hines, a 66-year-old Tennessee death-row inmate, was executed by lethal injection for murdering Catherine Jenkins in 1985. His last words were directed to his son, Dennis Jenkins, who witnessed the execution at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Dennis said he hopes Hines felt severe pain. Hines had unsuccessfully appealed, and the day also marked the first triple execution in the U.S. in 16 years, with inmates in Oklahoma and Alabama also executed. The case underscores ongoing debates over the death penalty.

via New York Post|

#death-penalty #death-row #executions

world2 months ago•9 min saved

Ethiopian inmates on Saudi death row seek help as executions rise

BBC Tigrinya spoke to seven Ethiopian inmates on death row in Saudi Arabia who describe opaque trials, limited or no access to lawyers, and being pressured to sign Arabic documents after allegedly being involved in drug offences (some prisoners say khat, not hashish). Rights groups warn of due‑process failures and mass sentencing, while diplomatic efforts between Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia continue. Executions have surged, with 17 Ethiopians executed in the first seven months of the year and more in April and June, prompting international concern.

via bbc.com|

#death-penalty #death-row #ethiopia

entertainment3 months ago•27 min saved

Gaunt Death-Row Photos Reopen Texas Baby-Snatching Case in Netflix Doc

Taylor Parker, a Texas woman on death row for stabbing a pregnant 21-year-old and removing the fetus to pass off as her own, is shown gaunt in newly surfaced death-row photos as Netflix’s Maternal Instinct revisits the shocking case; Parker, who allegedly faked a pregnancy after sterilization and medical issues, was convicted of capital murder in 2022 and remains on death row at the O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville while appeals continue.

via New York Post|

#death-row #entertainment #netflix

crime3 months ago•43 min saved

Netflix Doc Re-examines Taylor Parker’s Faked Pregnancy and Death-Row Case

A Netflix documentary titled Maternal Instinct revisits the high-profile case of Taylor Parker, a Texas mother who faked a pregnancy and was later convicted in the death of her newborn daughter, a verdict that put her on death row; the film examines the evidence, investigation, and courtroom proceedings to unpack motive and culpability.

via Yahoo|

#crime #death-row #faked-pregnancy

crime4 months ago•42 min saved

Half-million bond could free Oklahoma death-row inmate Richard Glossip

A judge is weighing allowing former Oklahoma death-row inmate Richard Glossip to await his appeals on the murder conviction outside prison after posting a $500,000 bond. The development could mark a new phase in a decades‑long case, potentially setting conditions for release and ongoing legal review.

via Yahoo|

#bond #crime #death-row

theater5 months ago•19 min saved

Brody Delivers Intensity, but Broadway Death-Row Drama Falters

Adrien Brody delivers a gripping, fully committed performance as Nick Yarris in Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13, based on a 2015 documentary, but the Broadway transfer directed by David Cromer is hampered by a talky, narration-heavy script, stiff chemistry with Tessa Thompson, and staging that feels ill‑suited for the material, resulting in a nearly two-hour, emotionally flat production despite the real-life significance and a standout moment from Ephraim Sykes.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#adrien-brody #broadway #death-row

death-penalty11 months ago•3 min saved

Alabama inmate requests meeting with governor before nitrogen execution

Anthony Boyd, an Alabama inmate scheduled for execution by nitrogen hypoxia, requested a meeting with Governor Kay Ivey to discuss his innocence before his execution, which is set for later today. Boyd maintains his innocence in a 1993 murder, but the state has not halted the execution, and legal challenges against the nitrogen method have been rejected.

via CBS News|

#alabama #anthony-boyd #death-penalty

law-and-justice1 year ago•3 min saved

Tennessee schedules execution for the state's sole female inmate and three men

The Tennessee Supreme Court has scheduled execution dates for four inmates, including Christa Pike, the state's only woman on death row, amidst ongoing concerns about the state's lethal injection protocols and past issues with drug testing and transparency.

via AP News|

#christa-pike #death-row #execution-dates

law1 year ago•1 min saved

Supreme Court Allows Texas Death Row Inmate to Pursue DNA Testing Lawsuit

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Texas death row inmate Ruben Gutierrez, allowing him to pursue DNA testing that could prove his innocence in a 1998 murder case, potentially preventing his execution.

via PBS|

#death-row #dna-testing #law

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Mississippi executes longest-serving death row inmate Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan, the longest-serving person on Mississippi's death row, was executed after nearly five decades for kidnapping and killing Edwina Marter in 1976. His execution marked a significant moment in the state's use of capital punishment, ending a lengthy legal process that included multiple trials and appeals, with debates over mental health and due process rights.

via The Guardian|

#capital-punishment #crime #death-row

world1 year ago•4 min saved

Mississippi executes longest-serving death row inmate Richard Jordan

Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving inmate on Mississippi's death row, was executed at age 79 for a 1976 kidnapping and murder, ending a decades-long legal process amid debates over mental health and justice.

via NPR|

#1976-killing #death-row #execution

crime1 year ago•3 min saved

Mississippi executes Vietnam veteran Richard Jordan after nearly 50 years on death row

Richard Gerald Jordan, the longest-serving inmate on Mississippi's death row, was executed after nearly five decades for the 1976 kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter, with his legal appeals and claims of PTSD-related mental health issues playing a significant role in the case's lengthy process.

via CNN|

#1976-killing #crime #death-row

international-news1 year ago•0 min saved

Mary Jane Veloso to Return to Philippines After Clemency Deal with Indonesia

Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino who spent 14 years on death row in Indonesia, is set to return to the Philippines as Indonesia adopts a more humane approach to foreign prisoners under President Prabowo Subianto. It is unclear if Veloso will be imprisoned or released upon her return. Indonesian authorities are developing a policy for the repatriation of foreign prisoners, responding to requests from their home countries. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr confirmed the agreement to bring Veloso back, acknowledging her as a victim of her circumstances despite her accountability under Indonesian law.

via South China Morning Post|

#death-row #indonesia #international-news

law-and-justice1 year ago

Texas Judge Overturns Death Row Conviction, Declares Mother Innocent

A Texas judge has found death row inmate Melissa Lucio innocent in the death of her daughter, overturning her previous conviction. This decision marks a significant development in Lucio's long-standing legal battle, as she had been sentenced to death for the alleged crime. The ruling could lead to her release and highlights ongoing debates about the justice system and wrongful convictions.

via The New York Times|

#court-ruling #death-row #innocence