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Yosvanis Valle 09/07/1975 #714912 on an 8 year sentence from Harris County for one count of possession of a firearm. 05/09/1997 released on mandatory supervision. 34 11/10/2009 On 06/07/1999 in Pasadena, Valle forced his way into a 28 year old Hispanic male victim's residence at gunpoint. The victim was robbed and shot several times, resulting in his death. Harris 06/07/1999 Hispanic 999384 05/09/2001 I am sorry, I never wanted to kill your family. I never wanted to kill your family or these people. I am sorry for the way I talk in English. I did it to myself. I was forced to do it. I was a gang member. I never wanted to kill your brother. I was forced to do this. I blame myself. I am not going to blame nobody. I got my mother and my family too. I was forced. I tell you from my heart. I am sorry with all my heart. That's the reality of life, I am sorry. I got to pay for it. To my family, I love you, be strong. They have family too; the way they suffer is the way I am suffering. I am asking you to go and give them hugs. Please accept their hugs. Be strong in the Lord. I love you sister. I love you all, please go and try and talk to the family. I love my family. I understand why I am paying this price. Do not have any excuses for not extending your love. I am ready Warden, I am sorry everybody, I did it. Thank you brother, don't hate nobody, I feel good. I love my family, I love you Jesus. Be strong mama, I love you sister. I love Jesus. Warden I am ready. 444 Harris construction, carpentry, laborer
Khristian Oliver 08/26/1977 None 32 11/05/2009 On 03/17/98, Oliver and three juvenile co-defendants were in the process of burglarizing the residence of a 64-year old white male. Oliver and the co-defendants were in the house and Reed was in the vehicle. The victim surprised Oliver and Oliver shot the victim in the face with a 380-caliber handgun. The victim was beaten around the head with the butt of a rifle. Oliver and the co-defendants fled the scene. They were arrested in a motel in Waco, Texas. Nacogdoches 03/17/1998 White 999301 04/23/1999 Collins family, I know your not going to get the closure you are looking for tonight. I wish you the best. I prayed for ya'll every day and every night. I have only the warmest wishes. I am sorry for what you are having to go through. Mom, Pa, Kristy, Khristopher, Tony I love all ya'll. Thank you Mr. Whiteside. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He guides me down the right paths. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup over runneth. 443 Nacogdoches Laborer
Reginald Blanton 6/3/1981 None 28 10/27/2009 On 4/13/2000 in San Antonio, Blanton and one co-defendant shot and killed a 20 year old Hispanic male in his apartment. Blanton took jewelry from the victim which was later pawned for $79. Bexar 4/13/2000 Black 999395 9/5/2001 Yes I do. I know ya'lls pain, believe me I shed plenty of tears behind Carlos. Carlos was my friend. I didn't murder him. This what is happening right now is an injustice. This doesn't solve anything. This will not bring back Carlos. Ya'll fought real hard here to prove my innocence. This is only the beginning. I love each and everyone dearly. Dre My queen. I love you. Yaws, Junie I love yall. Stay strong, continue to fight. They are fixing to pump my veins with a lethal drug the American Veterinary Association won't even allow to be used on dogs. I say I am worse off than a dog. They want to kill me for this; I am not the man that did this. Fight on. I will see ya'll again. That's all I can say. 442 Bexar Laborer
Christopher Coleman 12/28/71 None 37 09/22/2009 On December 14, 1995 in Houston, Coleman and two co-defendants murdered three men during a drug deal. Four men were shot by Coleman, but one survived to identify him as the gunman. Harris 12/14/95 Black 999239 9/10/97 Yes, Ain't no way fo' fo', I Love all yall. 441 Harris Laborer
Terry Hankins 10/10/1974 None 34 06/02/2009 On 08/26/2001, in Mansfield, Hankins shot his wife (34 year old white female) one time in the head while she was sleeping, resulting in her death. The next day, Hankins shot his stepchildren (a 12 year old white male and a 10 year old white female) in the same manner, causing their deaths. After his arrest, Hankins told authorities where to find the bodies of his 55 year old father and his 20 year old sister, whom he murdered in 2000. Tarrant 08/26/2001 White 999415 05/20/2002 Yes, I am sorry for what I've done and for all of the pain and suffering that my actions have caused. Jesus is Lord. All glory to God. 439 Tarrant auto mechanic, laborer
Derrick Johnson 09/20/1980 #813933, ten-year sentence for one count of Robbery; 05/11/98 released Shock Probation 28 04/30/2009 On 01/21/99, in Dallas, Texas, Johnson and one co-defendant were responsible for the death of a 25-year old black female during the commission of a robbery. The courts indicate that Johnson and his codefendant beat the victim about the head with a board and then suffocated her with a shirt and sweater. Dallas 01/21/1999 Black 999339 12/22/1999 Don't cry, it's my situation. I got it. Hold tight, It's going to shine on the golden child. Hold tight. I love you , I'm through with my statement. 437 Dallas Kitchen, Laborer
Michael Rosales 1/11/74 None 35 04/15/2009 On June 4, 1997, Rosales was in the process of committing burglary of a habitation when he entered the home of a 60-year-old female. Rosales claims he did not know she was home, and he was subsequently discovered while committing burglary. Rosales grabbed a kitchen knife from the victim's kitchen, stabbed her 137 times, and struck her with a hard object resulting in her death. Lubbock 6/4/97 Hispanic 999274 7/16/98 No, I love you. May the Lord be with you. Peace, I'm done. 436 Lubbock Unknown
Luis Salazar 8/31/70 None 38 03/11/2009 On October 11, 1997, Salazar murdered a 28-year-old hispanic female. Salazar crawled through a front window of a private residence. He tried to sexually assault the victim when she woke up. Salazar then stabbed her multiple times in the chest when her 10-year-old son heard her screaming. The victim's son rushed to his mother's aid and was stabbed one time in the chest. Her son was able to get up and run to a neighbor's house and call the police. When they returned to the home, they found the victim unresponsive on the bedroom floor with multiple stab wounds to her chest area. A kitchen knife was lying on the floor by her head. The victim's 2-year-old daughter and 4-month-old baby were also in the bed with her. Bexar 10/11/97 Hispanic 999285 10/30/98 Yes, I do. Thank you for your friendship Reverend Whiteside and thank you for your fellowship. God help me to say this statement correctly. I would like to say goodbye to mom and my brother, brother, sister, Chelsea, Danny, Johnny, Tito and Sylvia. My heart goes is going ba bump ba bump ba bump. I love my children, Roxanne, Roseanne, Melissa, and Louis. I miss them; I will take them with me in my heart. I will keep them in my heart. Thank you Mrs. Dyson for praying for me and everyone that has been praying for me. God loves everybody and myself. I can't say this correctly. Let's see. That's all right. I guess that's it. Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed by 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 trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Lord Jesus forgive of my sins, please forgive me for the sins that I can remember. 435 Bexar Unknown
James Martinez 06/09/1974 None 34 03/10/2009 On 09/21/2000 in Fort Worth, Martinez fired 20 shots into the vehicle of the victims, resulting in the death of a 20 year old white male and and 29 year old white female. Tarrant 09/21/2000 Hispanic 999404 02/13/2002 Yes sir, I want to tell my mom that I love her and thank her for everything that she has done for me. Tell my sister that I love her too thank her for everything that she has done for me. I hope you can move on after this. I'll be fine. I'll be O.K. I love you too. I love you too. Take care O.K. That's all I have to say Warden. Thank you sir. 434 Tarrant welder, laborer
Dale Scheanette 05/07/1973 None 35 02/10/2009 On 12/24/1996, in Arlington, Texas, Scheanette sexually assaulted and strangled a 22 year old black female, resulting in her death. Tarrant 12/24/1996 Black 999440 02/06/2003 I love my family. Thank you for all of your support. Stay strong. I am at peace. I love you and my kids. See you. 430 Tarrant machine operator, warehouseman, forklift operator, laborer
Ricardo Ortiz 10/05/1962 TDCJ-ID #335838, 8 year sentence, El Paso County, 1 count of Robbery; #363689, 15 year sentence, El Paso County, 1 count of Burglary of a Vehicle, 2 counts of Aggravated Robbery; 9/20/88, Brazoria County, new conviction of 5 years cumulative for 1 count of Deadly Weapon in Penal Institution; 01/05/90 released on Parole to El Paso County in protest of TDCJ-ID Administration; 11/19/92 returned to TDCJ-ID as Parole Violator from El Paso County without new conviction; 08/26/96 Mandatory Supervision release to El Paso County 46 01/29/2009 On 08/17/97, while confined in El Paso, Texas, the subject and 2 other inmates were cooking heroin. The subject made a triple dose of heroin and injected it into the victim, a 22-year old Hispanic male. The victim died of an overdose of heroin. The victim was found when officers did a count in the cellblock. El Paso 08/18/1997 Hispanic 999320 06/24/1999 I love my family. Thank you for all of your support. Stay strong. I am at peace. I love you and my kids. See you. 428 El Paso Laborer
Virgil Martinez 12/12/67 None 41 01/28/2009 During the nighttime on 10/1/96, Martinez fatally shot a 27-year-old Hispanic female, her two children (a 3-year-old Hispanic female and a 6-year-old Hispanic male), and an 18-year-old Hispanic male. Brazoria 10/1/96 Hispanic 999265 4/22/98 Yes I do. Um Abel, Love ya'll, Evelyn love ya'll, Armando and Delia I love ya'll. Do what I told you and you will see me one day. Do that and promise me. First, Veronica's sister. I know what you've been told and that's all a lie. John Gomez killed your kids and sister. I know ya'll love John Gomez but he was a violent man. I wish I would have shot him in the leg, then he would be here. Those investigators were just trying to convict somebody. My gun had a hair trigger. Veronica told me to come and get my herb book and she went to the back of the closet. Her kids had asthma and I lent her the book. She said she would give it to me next time. She didn't want to break up, we still talked. She told me to come over. John Gomez said Veronica does not have the money for your book so don't come over. Me being a hot shot I went over there and I had my gun. I had children and nephews where I lived so I had to keep my gun in my truck for self defense. Veronica invited me in her house, the kids were still awake fixing to go to bed. I put the gun under my shirt and said Hi to Josh and Cassandra. John Gomez was there he told Veronica that "he doesn't love you" I didn't care. 427 Brazoria Security Services
Reginald Perkins 04/29/1955 Ohio Department of Corrections on a life sentence for one count of rape; released on parole in 1986; returned from parole in 1994, released on parole on 02/08/2000. 53 01/22/2009 on 12/04/2000 in Fort Worth, Perkins strangled his 64 year old black female step-mother, resulting in her death. Her body was found in the trunk of her vehicle in a parking garage. Tarrant 12/04/2000 Black 999407 03/22/2002 I already gave my statement. (talked to family) Love you all, take care. Bobby Nell Love ya. 426 Tarrant truck driver, plumber, laborer
Curtis Moore 2/26/68 TDCJ #427208, received 07/24/1986, Tarrant County, 6 years robbery by threats, MS to Tarrant County 05/04/1987; TDCJ #513340, received 07/05/1989, Tarrant County, 15 years theft from person, paroled to Tarrant County 04/04/1990; TDCJ #594577, received 09/03/1991, Tarrant County, 15 years possession of cocaine, paroled to Tarrant County 03/14/1995. 40 01/14/2009 Convicted is the November 1995 abduction and shooting deaths of three people in Fort Worth during two separate incidents. Killed were Roderick Moore, 24, Latasha Boone, 21, and Henry Truevillen, 20. Tarrant 27 Black 999212 01/29/98 Yes, Sir. I love you Irene and I want to thank you for all the beautiful years of friendship and ministry. I love you. 424 Black Laborer
Robert Hudson 3/4/63 TDC #413666, rec'd 3/31/86 on a 5-year sentence from Dallas County for 1 count of Burglary of a Habitation, Burglary of a Building and Forgery, released on Parole to Dallas County on 12/18/87; TDC #496636, rec'd 12/28/88 on a 6-year sentence from Dallas County for 1 count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, released on Parole to Dallas County on 4/6/89; TDC #611273, rec'd 3/31/92 on a 20-year sentence from Taylor County for Forgery by Passing, released on Parole to Dallas County on 10/28/98. 45 11/20/2008 Convicted in the May 7, 1999 stabbing death of a 35-year-old black female and the attempted murder of her 9-year-old son. Hudson caught the victim with another man and stabbed her 7 times in the upper torso with a knife. The victim's son tried to intervene and Hudson slashed him 2 times in the throat with a knife. The victim died at the scene and her son ran out of the apartment to a neighbor, who called police. Hudson was arrested at the scene. Dallas 5/7/99 Black 999353 4/6/00 I love you all. You have been there for me through this whole thing. Take comfort in each other, I love you all. I will take you to Heaven with me. I will always be with you. I love you, Chantal. I love you, Zena. Tell Robin I love her, she is my one and only. She is a beautiful child. I will pray with this man down here and we will go: Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed by 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 tresspasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. And ever, Amen. I love you Chantal I love you baby. I am yours, and we are one. Let's go, Warden. 423 Dallas Laborer
Denard Manns 12/22/1965 New York Department of Corrections on a 1 to 3 year term for one count of armed robbery; discharged in 1989; New York Department of Corrections on a 5 to 10 year sentence for one count of armed robbery; released on parole in 1998. 42 11/13/2008 On 11/18/1998 in Killeen, Manns entered the home of a 26 year old white female. He sexually assaulted the victim, then shot her in the head and chest, resulting in her death. Manns took credit cards and cash from the residence and fled in the victim's vehicle. Bell 11/18/1998 Black 999405 03/04/2002 Yes. From Allah we came and to Allah we shall return. I would like to give thanks for the unjust way my trial attorneys John Donahue and Frank Hollbrook purposely denied me a fair trial. I would like to thank Walter E. Reeves for bringing up claims that did not exist. Most importantly, I would like to thank John Hurley, who was suppose to be off my case but was granted to be back on. For those who kept agreeing with me, keep it real. Ya'll will always stay real in my heart. Barbara, I love you, Al and Paul, I love you. Jess and Chong, I love you now and forever. I am ready for the transition. 422 Bell barber, laborer
Gregory Wright 11/1/65 None 42 10/30/2008 On 03/21/1997, in DeSoto, Wright broke into the home of a white female. Wright stabbed the victim with a knife, causing her death. Wright took many items from the home and left the scene in the victim's vehicle. Dallas 3/21/97 White 999253 2/5/98 Yes I do. There has been a lot of confusion on who done this. I know you all want closure. Donna had her Christianity in tact when she died. She never went to a drug house. John Adams lied. He went to the police and told them a story. He made deals and sold stuff to keep from going to prison. I left the house, and I left him there. My only act or involvement was not telling on him. John Adams is the one that killed Donna Vick. I took a polygraph and passed. John Adams never volunteered to take one. I have done everything in my power. Donna Vick helped me; she took me off the street. I was a truck driver; my CDL was still active. Donna gave me everything I could ask for. I helped her around the yard. I helped her around the house. She asked if there were anyone else to help. I am a Christian myself, so I told her about John Adam. We picked him up at a dope house. I did not know he was a career criminal. When we got to the house he was jonesin for drugs. He has to go to Dallas. I was in the bathroom when he attacked. I am deaf in one ear and I thought the T.V. was up too loud. I ran in to the bedroom. By the time I came in, when I tried to help her, with first aid, it was too late. The veins were cut on her throat. He stabbed her in her heart, and that's what killed her. I told John Adams, "turn yourself in or hit the high road." I owed him a favor because he pulled someone off my back. I was in a fight downtown. Two or three days later he turned on me. I have done everything to prove my innocence. Before you is an innocent man. I love my famly. I'll be waiting on ya'll. I'm finished talking. 419 Dallas Laborer
Joseph Ries 09/18/1979 None 29 10/21/2008 On 02/22/99, in Cumby, Texas, Ries and the co-defendant broke into the residence of a 64-year old white male who was asleep at the time. They shot the victim in the head with a 22-caliber pistol and then took his car. Property belonging to the victim was later pawned. Hopkins 02/22/1999 White 999335 11/29/1999 Laura, I love you, stay strong. Jesus is coming back soon. Danny, something will pull us through. I will see you, keep your head up. For all of you, I am really sorry for what I've done. I wish you could have seen the videotape at the end of trial, so you could know the truth. I pray you find the peace through salvation. As my Lord, King of my life, find salvation through Christ. I hope He heals your heart. The truth is that you are going to feel empty after tonight. Standing with Christ in your heart, He can only give you peace. I pray you can find it, I really do. I love you Laura. I love you Danny. I love you Irene. (singing) Our god is an awesome God. Lord, I lift your name on high. 417 Hopkins Laborer
Kevin Watts 01/18/1981 None 27 10/16/2008 On March 1, 2002, in San Antonio, Texas, Watts entered a restaurant and fatally shot 1 Asian male and 2 Asian females. Watts then kidnapped a fourth victim, a Asian female, sexually assaulted her and took her to codefendant Bolden's residence where he allowed Bolden to sexually assault her. Bexar 03/01/2002 Black 999456 09/04/2003 Yes. I appreciate everybody for their love and support. You all keep strong, thank you for showing me love and teaching me how to love. Forgive me, Lord. Ya’ll forgive me, remember me. For everybody incarcerated, keep your heads up. For my family, keep your heads up. I never stopped loving ya’ll. Stay strong and keep fighting, it’s not over yet. I love you all. I am out of here. I am gone. Keep me in your hearts.   416 Bexar Janitor, Cook, Laborer
William Murray 02/13/1969 TDCJ-ID #798525, ten-year sentence from Kaufman County for one count of Burglary of a Habitation; 11/12/97 received Shock Probation. 39 09/17/2008 On 02/10/98, in Kaufman, Texas, during the nighttime hours, the subject beat, strangled and raped a 93-year old female. Law enforcement officers responded to a call concerning the victim at her residence. When the officers arrived, they found the residence to be in disarray and appeared to have been ransacked. They found the victim in the bedroom, nude from the waist down with wounds and bruising on and about her head area. The victim also had an Ace bandage tied around her neck and into her mouth, which was soaked with blood. It was stated that the victim's death was caused by strangulation and blunt force injuries. The subject confessed to entering the residence and ransacking it. The subject admitted that he physically and sexually assaulted the victim, and wrapped an Ace bandage around her face and mouth. The subject admitted he removed some change from a jar and a small knife. Kaufman 02/10/1998 White 999313 06/10/1999 First I want to say to the family, I'm sorry I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me. The Lord has forgiven me. All I can say is I'm sorry. God Bless. To my family, I'll be there waiting for ya'll, alright? God Bless 414 Kaufman Auto Mechanic, Laborer
Michael Rodriguez 10/29/1962 #698074, received on 3/16/1995 on a life sentence from Bexar County on one count of capital murder with a deadly weapon (was on escape from TDCJ when he committed present offense). 40 08/14/2008 While on escape from TDCJ, Rodriguez and 6 co-defendants robbed a sporting goods store at gunpoint. An Irving police officer was murdered outside the store as Rivas and co-defendants left the scene. Dallas 12/24/2000 Hispanic 999413 05/09/2002 Yes I do, I know this no way makes up for all the pain and suffering I gave you. I am so so sorry. My punishment is nothing compared to the pain and sorrow I have caused. I hope that someday you can find peace. I am not strong enough to ask for forgiveness because I don't if I am worth. I realize what I've done to you and the pain I've given. Please Lord forgive me. I have done some horrible things. I ask the Lord to please forgive me. I have gained nothing, but just brought sorrow and pain to these wonderful people. I am sorry. So so sorry. To the Sanchez family who showed me love. To the Hawkings' family, I am sorry. I know I have affected them for so long. Please forgive me. Irene, I want to thank you and thank your husband Jack. I'll be waiting for you. I am so sorry. To these families I ask forgiveness. Father God I ask you too for forgiveness. I ask you for forgiveness Lord. I am ready to go Lord. Thank you. I am ready to go. My Jesus my Savior there is none like you. All of my days I want to praise, let every breath. Shout to the Lord let us sing. 413 Dallas Laborer
Leon Dorsey 11/17/1975 Dorsey had no prior criminal record at the time this offense was committed. However, after this offense was committed and prior to being convicted for this offense, Dorsey committed Murder with a Deadly Weapon and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle in Ellis County (involved Dorsey and one co-defendant enter a food store, fatally shooting a 51 year old Oriental female, then fleeing the scene with an unknown amount of money). Dorsey received a 60 year sentence for that offense and was serving that sentence when he was convicted of Capital Murder and sentenced to death for the current offense. 32 8/12/2008 ON 4/4/1994 during the night in Dallas, Dorsey entered a video store and used a 9 millimeter pistol to rob and kill a 26 year old white male employee and a 20 year old white male employee. He forced them into the back office, where he shot and killed them. He took $392 from the business. Dallas 4/4/1994 Black 999359 6/12/2000 Yeah, I love all ya'll. I forgive all ya'll. See you when you get there. Do what your are going to do. 412 Dallas delivery driver, laborer
Heliberto Chi 12/28/1978 n/a 29 8/7/2008 On 3/24/2001, in Arlington, Chi and one co-defendant murdered the manager of a men's clothing store during a robbery. Chi entered a men's clothing store armed with a .38-caliber handgun while the co-defendant waited in the car outside. Chi fatally shot the 56-year old white victim in the back. Chit also shot an 18-year old Hispanic male in the back. The second victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and released. Tarrant 03/24/2001 Hispanic 999437 11/21/2002 Jesus receive my spirit. I love you Edgardo; I appreciate your hard work. Thank you. Okay, Receive my spirit. Thanks sir. 411 Tarrant construction, drywall, laborer
Larry Davis 10/09/1967 02/03/92 2-year sentence for 1 count each of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon and Theft Over $750; 07/06/92 released on Parole; 08/11/93 returned from Parole; 05/11/94 released on Mandatory Supervision; 07/01/94 returned from Parole with a new conviction, remainder of sentence is concurrent. TDCJ-ID #670805, 4-year sentence for 1 count of Theft; 05/03/95 released on Mandatory supervision. 40 7/31/2008 On 08/28/95, in Amarillo, Texas, the subject and co-defendants, Raydon Drew, Donald Drew, Jr. and Christie Castillo caused the death of an adult white male. The offense took place at the victim's residence in Amarillo, Texas. According to Amarillo Law Enforcement, the offense was a committed to earn co-defendant Raydon Drew a tear drop from the Crips. The Drew brothers were familiar with the victim. They entered the home under the pretense of visiting. Lookouts were parked in vehicles at each end of the street. The victim was stabbed numerous times with knives and an ice pick. The victim was also beaten with a pipe. The subject and codefendants removed a VCR, a camcorder, a stereo system, a cordless phone, a television, and jewelry from the residence. Potter 08/28/1995 Black 999316 06/11/1999 Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. It is finished. 409 Potter Laborer
Carlton Turner 07/04/1979 None 29 07/10/2008 On 08/08/98, in Irving, Texas, the subject fatally shot his adoptive parents. The victims' co-workers became alarmed when they had not seen or heard from the victims in several days. Irving Police obtained a search warrant for the victims' residence where they discovered the victims deceased in the garage. Both victims died of gunshot wounds. Turner took cash, jewelry, and forged a check on their personal account. Dallas 08/08/1998 Black 999321 07/07/1999 First of all I would like to tell my Uncle Kyle that I am sorry. I have been sorry for the last 10 years for what I did. I wish you could accept my apology. I know you can't accept my apology, I know you can't give your forgiveness; it's okay and I understand. I have done what I could to heal the rest of the family. I wish that someday you could come to terms and understand. I know I was wrong; I accept responsibility as a man. I take this penalty as a man. This doesn't solve anything, 'cause it hurts others that love me. I am sorry. I love you Kjersti. I love you too Roland. I love you too Uncle Kyle; I am still your nephew, no matter what you believe. 407 Dallas Laborer
Karl Chamberlain 06/20/1970 None 37 06/11/2008 On 08/02/91 in Dallas, Texas the subject fatally shot the victim, a 30-year old white female. Chamberlain was a resident of the same apartment complex and had gone to the victim's apartment under the pretense of borrowing sugar. Chamberlain left the apartment and return minutes later with duct tape and a rifle. Chamberlain entered the apartment, displayed the weapon to the victim, and forced the victim into a bedroom. Chamberlain taped her hands and feet, and sexually assaulted her. Chamberlain took the victim into the bathroom and shot her one time in the head with a .30 caliber rifle, causing her death. Chamberlain left the apartment and returned to his own apartment. Dallas 08/02/1991 White 999241 09/25/1997 I want you all to know, everyone with all my heart, soul, mind and strength. Thank you for being here today to honor Falicia Prechtl, whom I didn't even know. To celebrate my death. My death began on August 2, 1991 and continued when I began to see the beautiful and innocent life that I had taken. I am so terribly sorry. I wish I could die more than once to tell you how sorry I am. I have said in interviews, if you want to hurt me and choke me, that's how terrible I felt before this crime. I am sorry, it is her innocence and her life which began the remorse every since December 1, 1991. I have embraced life. Thank you for being a part of my life. I love you. May God be with us all. May God have mercy on us all. I am ready. Please do not hate anybody because.......(end of statement) 406 Dallas Chamberlain had been unemployed for 13 months prior to arrest.
Clifford Kimmel 07/18/1975 #785227 a six-year sentence for 1 count of Burglary of a Habitation; 11/25/98 released on Mandatory Supervision 32 09/20/2007 On 05/18/99, in San Antonio, Kimmel and one co-defendant forced entry into a residence occupied by two adult females and one adult male with the intent to burglarize it. Once inside, they tied up the victims and fatally stabbed them before fleeing the scene with property. Bexar 05/18/1999 White 999347 03/09/2000 Offender declined to make a last statement. 404 Bexar Laborer
Tony Roach 11/09/1976 South Carolina Department of Corrections on a 6-year sentence for Armed Robbery and Assault and Battery (subject robbed an adult white male of his vehicle, using a .45 caliber pistol to strike the victim causing minor injuries); released on Parole in 1998. 30 09/05/2007 On 06/08/98, in Amarillo, Texas, Roach fatally strangled a 29-year old white female after burglarizing her residence. Roach knocked on the victim's apartment door and when he did not receive an answer, he pried open a window and gained entry. Roach saw the victim sitting in the living room. Roach hid in the bathroom and when the victim walked down the hallway, he confronted her. The victim struggled with Roach. He placed a belt around her neck and strangled her. When the victim was dead, Roach sexually assaulted the body. Roach set fire to the residence prior to leaving. Potter 06/08/1998 White 999323 08/18/1999 Yes sir, I do. Go ahead? First of all I want to thank God for the love; thank God for the love from the family and friends that I have. To God I give the glory though the years. I love and care about the Lord. The Lord knows that I prayed for the victim's family. I know you all probably have bitterness and hate for what I did. There is not a day goes by that I have not prayed for Ronni Dawn Hewitt and Carol Dawson and her daughter who was left behind. I pray to God, the Lord Almighty that like he did for me, he will reach out and help you. I just pray that the Lord takes away your bitterness. There is so much hurt that I have caused you all. On the phone, I talked to my family for two hours. It was hard to see such a big man just break down and cry like a little baby. I hope this will touch your hearts like you have touched mine. I know it is hard for you all. I am to blame for this, I will take that Lord, when I get there. Back in 2003, I want to tell you this. I got down on my knees. The Lord knew my heart. I wanted to kill myself. I spoke to Ms. Ronnie Dawn Hewitt. The next day I received a letter that they had lost a friend to suicide. She said that she forgave me and that was something that I needed to hear. God helped me to forgive myself and move on. I just pray that some day you will find forgiveness in your heart. Know that your loved one is in a good place. I am sorry for what I have done. I cannot agree with this injustice. The Bible says that you shalt not kill, but it also says to obey the government. I am sorry, forgive me. Francis, I love you and thank you for being here. I have no ill will towards anyone carrying out this so called justice. Thank you. I am ready Warden. 403 Potter Laborer
Johnny Conner 04/27/1975 None 32 08/22/2007 On 05/17/98, during the nighttime in Houston, Texas, Conner robbed a store at gunpoint. A male customer entered the store and heard the suspect say, "Give me the money." The male customer came upon Conner and Conner fired one shot from a 32-caliber pistol, striking the adult male victim in the chest and arm. The customer then fled the scene on foot. Conner turned and fired 2 shots striking the adult female clerk in the head, causing her death. Conner fled the scene without any money. Harris 05/17/1998 Black 999324 09/09/1999 Could you please tell that lady right there, can I see her, she is not looking at me. I want you to understand something, hold no animosity towards me. I want you to understand please forgive me. When I get to the gates of Heaven I will open my arms for you. Please forgive me, do not worry about what is going to happen. I don't want you to worry. I don't want you to suffer, I am not mad at you. Shed no tears for me. Even though you don't know me, I love you, I love all of ya'll. I ask ya'll in your heart to forgive me. To my family, I love all of you. What's happening now, you are suffering. I didn't mean to hurt you. Stephanie, Felicia, Carlos and my Father. I love my Father. I want you to understand that life goes on. Continue to live your life and don't be angry at what is happening to me. This is destiny, this is life. This is something I have to do and I am going to be with my momma and your momma. I want everyone to continue to live your life. Thank you and I love all of you. What is happening to me now is unjust and the system is broken. At the same time I bear witness there is no God but Allah and the Prophet Mohammad. Unto Allah, I belong unto Allah I return. I love you. 400 Harris Laborer
Kenneth Parr 01/16/1980 None 27 08/15/2007 On 01/21/98 in Bay City, Parr and one co-defendant robbed, sexually assaulted, and murdered a 30-year old white female. Parr and the co-defendant, while masked, burst into the residence of the victim through the front door. Parr and the co-defendant, armed with handguns, entered the victim's bedroom and sexually assaulted the victim. Parr and the co-defendant then ransacked the home, robbing the victim of money and property. The subject fatally shot the victim one time in the head. The victim's 2 small children were in the residence at the time of the offense and observed Parr and the co-defendant flee the residence with car keys belonging to the victim. Parr stopped and asked one of the children how to operate the car. When they were unable to start the car, they fled on foot. Matagorda 01/21/1998 Black 999312 06/07/1999 Can ya'll hear me? Tell my family that I love ya'll. Joe, Tim, everybody - keep your head up. I love you. 399 Matagorda Laborer
Gilberto Reyes 9/19/73 Served 4 1/2 months (1995-1996) as shock probation for Aggravated Assault 33 06/21/2007 Convicted in the March 12, 1998 murder of his 19-year-old Hispanic girlfriend. Reyes picked the victim up at a restaurant where she was working and kidnapped her. Reyes then drove her to a remote area behind a business and killed her by hitting her in the head with a blunt object. The victim was found dead in the car. Reyes then fled to Mexico. Bailey 3/12/98 Hispanic 999352 4/5/00 I love ya'll and I'm gonna miss ya'll. 396 Bailey Laborer
Ryan Dickson 11/11/76 None 30 04/26/2007 On 11/27/1994, Dickson and a juvenile accomplice robbed an Amarillo grocery store. The store owners, a 61 year old white male and his 60 year old white wife, were murdered during the robbery. Dickson and his half-brother entered the store and were attempting to steal beer when they were confronted by the male store owner. Dickson produced a sawed-off .22-caliber rifle from underneath his coat and shot the storeowner once in the chest. His wife was then shot in the face even though she had placed all the money from the store register on the counter for the robbers to take. The robbery netted $52 in cash and an undetermined amount of beer. Potter 11/27/94 White 999250 12/31/97 Yes, Sir I do. I'd like to say I love my mother, brother, sister, grandmother, cousins, and nieces, and my brothers and sisters I have never met. I do apologize to the Surace family. I am responsible for them losing their mother, their father, and their grandmother. I never meant for them to be taken. I am sorry for what I did and I take responsibility for what I did. That is all Warden. 392 Potter Cook
James Clark 5/13/68 Sentenced to ten years for burglary of a building out of Dallas County.  Paroled 5/26/1992. 38 04/11/2007 Clark was convicted in the June 1993 robbery, rape, and murder of a 17-year-old white female. The victim was shot to death after being sexually assaulted. Denton 6/7/93 White 999095 5/4/94 Uh, I don't know, Um, I don't know what to say.  I don't know.  (pauses)  I didn't know anybody was there.  Howdy. 391 Denton Plumber’s Helper
Vincent Gutierrez 10/1/78 TDCJ #765981, Bexar County on a ten year sentence for three counts of burglary of a habitation. Released on 02/26/1997. 28 03/28/2007 On March 11, 1997, Gutierrez and and two co-defendants murdered a 40 year old Hispanic male during a carjacking. Bexar 3/11/97 Hispanic 999262 4/14/98 I do, I would like to tell everybody that I'm sorry about the situation that happened.  My bad - everybody is here because of what happened.  I'd like to thank everybody that's been here through the years.  The little kids overseas - they really changed me.  Sister Doris, mom, brothers, sister, dad; I love ya'll.  My brother... where's my stunt double when you need one?  My Lord is my life and savior, nothing shall I fear. 389 Bexar None
Charles Nealy 3/23/64 None 42 03/20/2007 On August 29, 1997 in Dallas, Nealy murdered a 25 year old Asian male clerk while robbing a convenience store. Nealy shot the victim, resulting in his death, then fled the scene on foot with approximately $4,000. Dallas 8/20/97 Black 999289 12/10/98 Ya'll know I love you, you too Ward.  You have been a good friend.  You are a good investigator.  Doug, I thank you for coming from Michigan.  Chris and David, I love you.  Thank them for their support Doug.  Debra, James, I'm not crying so you don't cry.  Don't be sad for me.  I'm going to be with God, Allah, and Momma.  I'm gonna ask dad why didn't give you away at your wedding.  Randy Greer, my little brother, I'll be watching you, stay out of trouble.  All my nieces and nephews, I love you all.  Sammie, Vincent, and Yolanda, I will be watching over you all.The reason it took them so long is because they couldn't find a vein.  You know how I hate needles - I used to stay in the Doctor's Office.  Tell the guys on Death Row that I'm not wearing a diaper.  I can't think of anything else.  You all stay strong.  Now you can put this all aside.  Don't bury me in the prison cemetery.  Bury me right beside momma.  Don't bury me to the left of dad, bury me on the right side of mom. Kim Schaeffer, you are a evil woman.  You broke the law.  The judges and courts helped you and you didn't have all the facts.  When you look at the video, you know you can't see anyone.  You overplayed your hand looking for something against me and to cover it up the State is killing me.  I'm not mad or bitter though.  I'm sad that you are stuck here and have to go through all of this.  I am going somewhere better.  My time is up.  Let me get ready to make my transition.  Doug, don't forget Marcy. 388 Dallas Unknown
Robert Perez 06/29/58 TDCJ-ID #449259 originally received on a 10-year sentence from Bexar County for 1 count of Attempted Voluntary Manslaughter with a Deadly Weapon (stabbed a 38-year old Hispanic male numerous times in the heart and stomach during a domestic disturbance); 8/6/90 released on Parole; 7/1/92 returned from Parole; 10/01/92 released on Mandatory Supervision 48 03/06/2007 On 04/17/94, in San Antonio, Texas, Perez and two co-defendants fatally shot two adult Hispanic males numerous times with a .380 caliber pistol, a 9 millimeter pistol, and a .38 caliber pistol. The shooting was a result of an internal power struggle within the Mexican Mafia. Dallas 04/17/1994 Hispanic 999322 07/29/1999 Yes sir, Ernest, Christopher, Ochente, Mary and Jennifer tell all the kids I love them and never forget.  Tell Bobby, Mr. Bear will be dancing for them.  Tell Bear not to feel bad.  My love always, I love you all.  Stay strong Mary, take care of them.  I love you too.  I am ready Warden. 386 Dallas Laborer
Newton Anderson 8/8/1976 #726532 10 year sentence from Rockwall County for 3 counts of Burglary of a Habitation, sentence later reduced from 10 to 8 years, 12/3/1998 released on mandatory supervision to Smith County. 30 02/22/2007 On 3/4/1999 during the night in Tyler, Anderson burglarized a private residence. Anderson was caught in the act when the owners came home. Anderson shot the 60 year old white male victim in the upper torso with the victim's 410 shotgun, killing the victim. Anderson then tied up the 65 year old white female, bound her with duct tape, strangled her, and shot her one time with the shotgun. Anderson took approximately $100 cash, clothes, and electronic equipment and fled the scene by car. Smith 3/4/1999 White 999355 5/15/2000 Yes, for all of those that want this to happen, I hope that you get what you want and it makes you feel better and that it gives you some kind of relief.  I don't know what else to say.  For those that I have hurt, I hope after a while it gets better.  I love you, I love you.  I am sorry.  That's it, goodbye.  I love you Irene, I love you sis. 384 Smith laborer
James Jackson 6/13/59 TDCJ #519298, received on 9/5/89, on a 10 year sentence for injury to elderly person, out of Dallas County, paroled to Harris County on 3/1/94. 47 02/07/2007 Jackson murdered his two stepdaughters at their home in Houston in April of 1997. Upset that the girl’s mother planned to divorce him, Jackson asked each of his stepdaughters how they felt about the impending split. When one of the girls said she didn’t care one way or the other, Jackson choked her to death with his arm. He asked the same question of the other girl when she returned home to the apartment, and also choked her to death even though she told him she loved him and wanted him to stay in her life. Jackson placed both girls in their beds and then strangled their mother when she returned home and spurned his advances and attempts at reconciliation. Harris 4/8/97 Black 999272 6/17/98 You know, once upon a time diamonds were priceless.  I never knew until I ran across my own.  I just want Eve to know that.  One of these days I'm going to return and get that for myself.  Thank you to my family, I love you.  Each and every one of you.  This is not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter for you and I together forever.  I love you all.  Remember what I told you Brad.  Ms. Irene, God bless you, I love you.  See you on the other side.  Warden, murder me.  Saddam and Gomorrah which is Harris County. 383 Harris Gardener
Christopher Swift 02/12/1975 TDCJ# 796672 on a 4 year sentence from Denton County for 2 counts of Aggravated Assault. 31 01/30/2007 On 4/29/2003 in Denton County, Texas, Swift killed his wife, a twenty-nine year old white female, by strangling her with his hands and striking her in the face with his fist approximately five times. Swift also killed his mother-in-law by strangling her with his hands. Denton 04/29/2003 White 999496 04/11/2005 None 382 Denton Laborer
Carlos Granados 09/18/1970 None 36 01/10/2007 On 09/13/98, in Georgetown, Granados went to his girlfriend's residence and an argument ensued. Grenados used a long kitchen knife and stabbed his girlfriend, requiring hospitalization. Grenados killed the girlfriend's 3-year old child with a large kitchen knife. On 09/14/98, the police officers were alerted due to a welfare concern for the 3-year old child and his mother, because their family had not seen them for a full day. When police officers arrived they were unable to get a response to their knocking and calling at the door. Officers called the residence, but the telephone was never answered. Upon entering the apartment after the door was broken down, they found the mother on the floor with several knife wounds. They then observed the child Anthony laying on the floor. Grenados entered the room through an open hallway and began shouting at the officers "Shoot me, just shoot me." The officers observed that Grenados had a gaping wound to his throat, both wrists and inside both elbows. Grenados continued to beg the officers to shoot him. Williamson 09/13/1998 Hispanic 999307 05/06/1999 Yes, Love you mom, love you pop, love you Sara, and Amanda.  Um, Cathy you know I never meant to hurt you.  I gave you everything and that's what made me so angry.  But I didn't mean to hurt you.  I am sorry.  That's it. 380 Williamson laborer
Derrick Frazier 4/28/77 Two year sentence from Harris County for Aggravated Assault. Released on 1/3/1996. 29 08/31/2006 On June 26, 1997, Frazier and one co-defendant burglarized a private residence. Then they took the property and went next door to a residence where a white female was alone with her son. The victim offered them a ride into town and when she went out to start her vehicle, Frazier followed her. When she went back into the house, he shot her in the face with a 9-millimeter handgun. He then shot her again in the back of the head. The co-defendant shot the son one time in the head and three more times in the chest and abdominal area with a 9-millimeter handgun. Frazier and the co-defendant then took Nutt’s pickup and fled the scene. Refugio 6/26/97 Black 999284 10/9/98 Yes I do.  Debbie, my Baby, I love you; do you know I love you.  You are my life.  You are my wife - always stay strong.  Stay strong everybody.  I am innocent.  I am being punished for a crime I did not commit.  I have professed my innocence for nine years, and I continue to say I am innocent.  Let my people know I love them.  We must continue on.  Do not give up the fight; do not give up hope for a better future.  Because we can make it happen.  I love you, I love my son, and I love my daughter.  Bruno, Chuckie, Juanita, Ray - I love you, all of you.  Stay strong baby.  I love you forever.  375 Refugio Unknown
Justin Fuller 8/29/78 None 27 08/24/2006 On April 21, 1997, Fuller abducted, robbed, and murdered a 22 year old white male near Tyler. The victim was bound and blindfolded inside his Tyler apartment and driven to his bank where $300 was withdrawn from his account using his ATM card. The victim was then driven to Lake Tyler and shot three times with a .22-caliber weapon. Smith 4/21/97 Black 999266 4/29/98 Yes I do, I would like to tell my family thank you for your support, and my friends. And let everyone know that you must stay strong for each other. Take care of yourselves. That's it, Warden. 374 Smith Laborer
Richard Hinojosa 11/17/61 TDCJ #437560, received 11/26/86, Bexar County, 8 years, voluntary manslaughter and robbery by threats, released on mandatory supervision to Bexar County on 12/1/88. Discharged from sentence 11/3/94. 43 08/17/2006 On May 10, 1994 in San Antonio Hinojosa kidnapped, robbed, sexually assaulted, and murdered a 19 year old white female. The victim found Hinojosa burglarizing her residence. She was driven in her own car to an isolated location where she was robbed, sexually assaulted and stabbed to death with what was believed to have been a screwdriver. DNA testing linked Hinojosa to the killing. Bexar 5/10/94 Hispanic 999246 12/9/97 Yes sir, to my family and children, I love you very much.  Dianne, Virginia, Toby and Irene I love all of you.  I apologize for not being the man you wanted me to be.  I am going to be free, I am going to Heaven.  Please be strong and I love you all. To the Wright family, I pray for you, please find peace in your heart.  I know you may hate me for whatever reason, the Lord says hate no one.  I hope you find peace in your heart.  I know my words cannot help you, I truly mean what I say.  God Bless you all.  I love you Dianne, Mary Virginia. Kick the tires and light the fire, I am going home to see my son and my mom, I love you and God Bless you. 373 Bexar Construction Worker
William Wyatt Jr. 12/20/1964 None 41 08/03/2006 Wyatt sexually assaulted and smothered to death a black male child under the age of six. At the time of the offense, Wyatt worked as an officer at the Bowie County Corrections Center in Texarkana. Bowie 2/4/1997 Black 999255 2/19/1998 Yes I do. I would like to say to my two brother-in-laws and the rest of my family that I would like to thank you for supporting me through all of this. I went home to be with my Father and I went home as a trooper. I would like to say to Damien's family I did not murder your son. I did not do it. I just want you to know that -- I did not murder Damien and would ask for all of your forgiveness and I will see all of you soon. I love you guys. I love you guys. That's it. 372 Bowie Correctional Officer
Angel Resendiz 8/1/1960 Florida Department of Corrections #73584 on a 20 year sentence for Burglary, vehicle theft, and aggravated assault (on an hispanic male with a knife), paroled 8/27/1985; FCI #35285-079 on 18 month sentence for Immigration Illegal Re-entry and False Representation to be a Citizen, discharged to detainer in 1987; FCI on 30 month sentence for False Statement to USINS and Use of Alias with Intent to Induce a Passport, discharged to detainer in 1991 to New Mexico State Prison; New Mexico State Prison #41648 on 18 month sentence for Residential Burglary, paroled 4/3/1993 45 06/27/2006 On 12/17/1998 during the night in Houston, Resendiz killed an adult Hispanic female by beating her to death with a statuette from the victim's home. Resendiz had broken into the victim's house by going through an open door. Resendiz took the victim's cash and fled the scene in the victim's jeep. Resendiz is believed to have committed a series of murders throughout Texas and other states. Harris 12/17/1998 Hispanic 999356 5/24/2000 Yes sir. I want to ask if it is in your heart to forgive me. You don't have to. I know I allowed the devil to rule my life. I just ask you to forgive me and ask the Lord to forgive me for allowing the devil to deceive me. I thank God for having patience with me. I don't deserve to cause you pain. You did not deserve this. I deserve what I am getting. 368 Harris Laborer
Lamont Reese 10/16/1977 None 28 06/20/2006 On 3/1/1999 in Fort Worth, Reese shot and killed a 17 year old black male, a 25 year old black male, and a 26 year old black male with a handgun. Also injured were a 13 year old black male and a 24 year old black male. Tarrant 3/1/1999 Black 999374 1/18/2001 Yeah.  Momma, I just want you to know I love you.  I want all of you to know I love you all.  I am at peace; we know what it is.  We know the truth.  Stay out of crime; there is no point in it.  I am at peace.  We know the truth and I know it.  I have some peace.  I am glad it didn't take that long - no 10 or 20 years.  I am at peace.  And I want everyone to know I did not walk to this because this is straight up murder.  I just want everybody to know I didn't walk to this.  The reason is because it's murder.  I am not going to play a part in my own murder.  No one should have to do that.  I love you all.  I do not know all of your names.  And I don't know how you feel about me.  And whether you believe it or not, I did not kill them.  I just want you all to have peace; you know what I'm saying.  There is no point in that.  It is neither here nor there.  You have to move past it.  It is time to move on.  You know what I'm saying.  I want each one of my loved ones to move on.  I am glad it didn't last long.  I am glad it didn't last long.  I am at peace.  I am at peace to the fullest.  The people that did this - they know.  I am not here to point fingers.  God will let them know.  If this is what it takes, just do what you got to do to get past it.  What it takes.  I am ready, Warden.  Love you all.  Let my son know I love him. 367 Tarrant Laborer
Jermaine Herron 01/13/1979 None 27 05/17/2006 On 06/25/97, Herron murdered a 15 year old white male and his mother in their home. A sawed off shotgun and a 9 millimeter pistol were used in the murders. The home had been burglarized and set on fire. An extreme amount of property was taken from the residence including: a 1997 pickup truck, guns, ammunition, sports equipment and sports clothes. Refugio 06/26/1997 Black 999304 04/29/1999 Yes sir.  To Mr. Jerry Nutt, I just hope this brings some kind of peace to your family.  I wish I could bring them back, but I can't.  I hope my death brings peace; don't hang on to the hate.  Momma, stay strong.  Lord forgive me for my sins because here I come.  Let's go, Warden. 364 Refugio ranch helper, painter, laborer
Robert Salazar Jr. 10/24/1978 None 27 03/22/2006 On 04/23/97, in Lubbock, Texas, Salazar fatally injured a 2-year old Hispanic female. The subject was babysitting the victim. Salazar inflicted wounds consisting of a fractured skull, bruised heart, fractured ribs, and ruptured intestines. After injuring the victim, Salazar placed her in her crib and left the residence. The victim's mother arrived from work, finding the victim in her crib, and Salazar was absent. The victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Lubbock 04/23/1997 Hispanic 999303 04/28/1999 Yes.  Yes, I do.  Do I just talk to the front?  O.K.  To everybody on both sides of that wall--I want you to know I love you.  I am sorry that the child had to lose her life, but I should not have to be here.  Tell my family I love them all and I will see them in Heaven.  Come home when you can.  I am done.  Love you all. 361 Lubbock Laborer
Tommie Hughes 8/15/74 None 31 03/15/2006 While Hughes was attempting to rob a black female's vehicle, he shot her with a firearm causing her death. Dallas 8/13/97 Black 999273 6/18/98 I love my family. You all stay strong. Watch over each other. Stay strong. I love you. I love you. It's my hour. It's my hour. I love you. Stay strong. 360 Dallas Laborer
Robert Neville Jr. 10/05/1974 TDCJ-ID #705386, Burglary of a Motor Vehicle; paroled on 06/02/97. 31 02/08/2006 On 02/15/98, in Arlington Neville and co-defendant, Michael Wayne Hall (999346), kidnapped a 19-year old white female and took her to a remote area where they shot her 7 times with a .22 caliber pistol. Neville and Hall knew the victim from work. The subjects fled the scene and attempted to flee the country, but were stopped at the border. Tarrant 02/15/98 White 999293 01/05/1999 Yes.  Ms. Carolyn Barker, and Tina, I would like to apologize to you all.  To Amy's sister, and everybody else here.  I love you all.  I hope you can find it in yourselves to forgive me and I hope all this here will kinda settle your pain and I hope the Lord will give you comfort and peace.  And I just want you to know I am very sorry for what I have done.  And if I see Amy on the other side, I will tell her how much you love and miss her and we will have a lot to talk about.  Mom, Dad, and Charlotte - I am sorry for putting you through all this pain and stuff.  I did talk to Brandon and I think I got a little stuff stopped.  I love you all and I will see you on the other side.  O.K. 358 Tarrant Laborer
Robert Rowell 04/08/1955 TDCJ-ID #237420 on a 12 year sentence from Harris Co. for Robbery by Assault, TDCJ-ID #314202 on a 30 year sentence for 3 counts of Aggravated Robbery. 50 11/15/2005 On 05/10/1993 in Houston, Texas, Rowell entered a crack house in an attempt to rob Irving Wright of drugs and money. Rowell started shooting with a 25 caliber pistol striking all three victims, killing Wright and Mata, Perez was shot in the left arm and leg and paralyzed. Rowell then robbed the victim of unknown money and fled the scene by car. Harris 05/10/1993 White 999104 06/03/1994 Yes sir. I would like to apologize to the victim's family and all the grief I have caused them. I would like to say I love the girls next to them. Praise the Lord. Let's go, Warden. That's it. 354 Harris Laborer
Melvin White 1/25/1950 None 55 11/03/2005 On August 4, 1997, the subject kidnapped a 9-year-old white female in Ozona, Texas, during the nighttime hours. He then took her to a roadside park out of the city limits and attempted to have sexual intercourse with her. The victim resisted, but he taped her hands behind her back with black electrical tape and continued to sexually assault her. During this time, a vehicle pulled up behind him and he left the location. He then took the victim to another location, hit her several times on the head with a tire tool, and left the scene. Authorities were given the location of the body by the subject. The victim was found with her hands tied behind her back, deceased. Pecos 8/5/1997 White 999317 6/21/1999 Tell Beth and them I am sorry, truly sorry for the pain that I caused your family.  I truly mean that too.  She was a friend of mine and I betrayed her trust.  I love you all.  Tell momma I love her. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want,  He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters.  He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righeousness for his name's sake.  Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me.  Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.  Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.  Our Father, who are 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 trespass against us.  And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.  For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever.  Amen All right Warden, let's give them what they want. 352 Pecos Mechanic/Laborer
Luis Ramirez 06/19/1963 None 42 10/20/2005 On 04/08/99 in San Angelo, Texas, co-defendant Edward Bell fatally shot a Hispanic male. The victim was lured to a secluded area in San Angelo, Texas, under the pretext of fixing a washing machine. (The victim fixed appliances in his spare time.) He was handcuffed and walked to a shallow grave, which had been previously dug, and fatally shot. Ramirez had hired the co-defendant to carry out the shooting. Tom Green 04/08/1998 Hispanic 999309 05/18/1999 Yes I do. I would like to address you first. I did not kill your loved one, but I hope that one day you find out who did. I wish I could tell you the reason why, or give some kind of solace; you lost someone you love very much. The same as my family and friends are going to lose in a few minutes. I am sure he died unjustly, just like I am. I did not murder him; I did not have anything to do with his death. And to you my family and friends, I love you dearly. Even though I die, that love for you will never die. Into Your hands, Lord, I commit my spirit. Thank you. Thank you all. 351 Tom Green carpenter, laborer
David Martinez 04/24/0976 None 29 07/28/2005 On July 22, 1997, Martinez murdered a 24 year old white female. The victim's body was found on a hike and bike trail in a park in Austin. The victim had been sexually assaulted, strangled, and her throat had been cut with a pocket knife. Travis 07/27/1997 Hispanic 999288 12/10/1998 Only the sky and the green grass goes on forever and today is a good day to die. 346 Travis Unknown
Alexander Martinez 06/16/1976 #719044 on a seven year sentence from Harris County for attempted murder; 8/14/1995 released on parole to Harris County; 8/13/1996 returned from parole from Harris County without new charges; 7/20/2001 released on mandatory supervision to Harris County 28 06/07/2005 On 08/12/2001 in Houston, Martinez sexually assaulted and stabbed a 45 year old white female, resulting in her death. In addition, Martinez took $150 from the victim Harris 08/12/2001 Hispanic 999438 01/07/2003 Yes.  The victim's family is not here so I won't address them.  I want to thank my family and friends for everything.  My wife, Ailsa, my sister-in-law, Laura - thank you for being here for me.  I love you.  And thanks for the friends at the Polunsky Unit that helped me get through this that didn't agree with my decision - and still gave me their friendship.  I thank them.  Warden... 345 Harris fast food
Lonnie Pursley 09/17/1961 #437783, 5 year sentence from San Jacinto County for 1 count of Burglary of a Habitation, 07/08/87 released on Parole, 12/21/90 returned from Parole with a new conviction; #571873 on a 10 year sentence from San Jacinto County for 1 count of Theft By Appropriation; 06/14/91 released on Parole; 08/24/92 returned from Parole with new conviction; #621739 on a 20 year sentence from Polk and San Jacinto County for 1 count of Burglary of a Habitation; 1 count of Burglary of a Vehicle and 1 count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle; 11/28/95 released on parole. 43 05/03/2005 On 03/29/97 the subject and a co-defendant murdered Robert Earl Cook, 47-year old white male inside the Deer County Subdivision in Livingston, Texas. They took the victim into a wooded area where they beat him to death and robbed him. Polk 03/29/97 White 999294 01/20/1999 Yes. I would like to address the victim's family. I received your poem and I am very grateful for your forgiveness. I still want to ask for it anyway. I have Jesus in my heart and I am sorry for any pain I caused you all. Thank you for your forgiveness. I am sorry. Ashlee, Pam -- I am going to miss you all. I love you all. Give everybody my love. Give everybody my love, O.K.? Mother, James, Justin, Corey, Brent, grand-babies and Daddy - I love you Pam. I love you Ashlee, Pammy and Irene. I will see you all on the other side. Couple friends on death row who have helped me; Shy Town and Crazy Jay...I love you all and for all your support. Uncle Ray too. I am saved and I am going home, O.K.? You all stay strong. You all stay strong. That is all. 342 Polk Cook, Laborer
James Porter 8/15/1971 #589124 on a 5 year sentence from Denton County for one count of burglary of a building. Released on parole to Denton County. Returned from Parole on 6/28/1995 as #712863 on a 45 year sentence from Denton County for one count of murder with a deadly weapon (involves Porter shooting a 40 year old white male transient two times in the head with a .25 caliber pistol and dumping the victim's body in a water well). On 1/14/1998, new commitments received from Madison County on a 5 year sentence for one count of possession of a deadly weapon in a penal institution (homemade knife). 33 01/04/2005 On 5/28/2000, Porter, an offender serving time for murder with a deadly weapon, entered a dayroom of the Telford Unit in Bowie County. He fatally assaulted an adult hispanic male offender with a rock inside a pillowcase, a homemade knife, and his boots. Bowie 5/28/2000 White 999378 3/14/2001 Yes sir, I do. I would like to apologize to the family of the victim. I am sorry for the pain I have caused you. I know it is a great loss and I want to apologize. I am sorry. And to my family, I love you and I will see you all in Heaven. O.K. 337 Bowie carpenter, laborer
Frederick McWilliams 12/1/73 McWilliams is also serving a life sentence for aggravated robbery from Harris County. 30 11/10/2004 On September 28, 1996 in Houston, McWilliams murdered an Hispanic male during a robbery. McWilliams and his accomplices were driving around Houston looking for a car to steal for use in robberies when they happened upon the victim asleep inside his parked car. Shaking him from his sleep, McWilliams and his accomplices attempted to put the victim in the trunk of his car. When he resisted, McWilliams shot him once in the head at point-blank range. The killing occurred in the middle of a crime spree by McWilliams and accomplices in Waller and Harris counties. Harris 9/28/96 Black 999242 10/1/97 Yes.  Well here we are again folks, in the catacombs of justice.  You know there is a lot I wanted to say - a lot I thought I'd say - but there is not a whole lot to say.  There are people that will be mad thinking I try to seek freedom from this, but as long as I see - freedom belongs to me and I'll keep on keeping on.  The shackles and chains that just might hold my body can't hold my mind, but will kill me otherwise.  I love you momma, and Misty and Annette, Brenda and Anthony - and all my friends and everybody that supported me.  I leave my love here; I am never going to stop loving you.  My love is going to stay here. 335 Harris Warehouse Worker
Robert Morrow 6/03/57 TDCJ #322907, received 8/7/81, from Liberty County, sentenced to 30 months, for forgery by passing, discharged 4/15/83. Morrow also served prison terms in Louisiana and South Carolina for burglary, illegal carrying of a weapon, and grand larceny. 47 11/04/2004 On April 3, 1996, in Liberty, Morrow abducted and murdered a 21 year old white female. The victim was home on spring break from college when she left her parents’ home at approximately 8:30 p.m. to wash her father’s car at a nearby car wash. The young woman had planned to drive the car to Houston the following day for a date. Her body was found floating in the Trinity River the day after her disappearance. She had been beaten and her throat slashed. Hair and blood samples taken from Morrow matched those taken from the car Allison drove. A jury took just 13 minutes to sentence Morrow to death following his capital murder conviction. Liberty 4/3/96 White 999244 11/18/97 Yes I do. Mike and Ms. Allison, I would like to tell you that I am responsible and I am sorry for what I did and the pain I caused you all. I love you Earline and all of my friends that stood by me. I feel blessed to have had you all. Stay strong and take care of them kids. Set me free Warden. Father, accept me. 333 Liberty Roughneck
Marcus Cotton 9/28/74 Texas 29 03/03/2004 Laborer Harris 9/18/96 Black 999252 2/4/98 Yes Warden, I do. Well Mom, sometimes it works out like this. Love life; live long. When you are dealing with reality, real is not always what you want it to be. Take care of yourselves. I love you. Tell my kids I love them. God is real. He is fixing to find out some deep things that are real. Bounce back, baby. You know what I'm saying. You all take care of yourselves. That is it. 321 Harris Harris
Martin Robles 05/12/1978 #765732 on a 6 year sentence from Nueces County for 1 count of murder with a deadly weapon. 33 08/10/2011 On November 12, 2002, in Nueces County, Robles and codefendant, Padron, entered a residence and fatally shot a 20 year old Hispanic male and a 19 year old Hispanic male. Nueces 11/12/2002 Hispanic 999457 09/23/2003 I love you Israel. 473 Nueces Bus Boy, Laborer
Mark Stroman 10/13/1969 Two year sentence for one count of burglary of a building and one count of theft of property; released on parole in absentia; returned from parole in absentia with an 8 year sentence from Dallas County for two counts of credit card abuse and one count of robbery; released on parole on 08/26/1991. 42 07/20/11 On 10/04/2001 in Mesquite, Stroman murdered a 49 year old Middle Eastern male convenience store employee during an attempted robbery. Dallas 10/04/2001 White 999409 04/05/2002 Even though I lay on this gurney, seconds away from my death, I am at total peace. May the Lord Jesus Christ be with me. I am at peace. Hate is going on in this world and it has to stop. Hate causes a lifetime of pain. Even though I lay here I am still at peace. I am still a proud American, Texas loud, Texas proud. God bless America, God bless everyone. Let’s do this damn thing. Director Hazelwood, thank you very much. Thank you everyone. Spark, I love you, all of you. L love you Conna. It’s all good, it’s been a great honor. I feel it; I am going to sleep now. Goodnight, 1,2 there it goes. 472 Dallas baker, laborer
Humberto Leal 1973-01-16 None 38 07/07/2011 Convicted in the abduction, rape, and bludgeoning death of 16-year-old Adria Saveda of San Antonio. Saveda was raped with a piece of lumber and her head crushed by a 35-pound piece of asphalt after being abducted from a party by Leal. Her nude body was found near a creek off Reforma Drive with the piece of lumber still protruding from her vagina. When arrested, police found scratches and cuts on Leal's face and body Bexar 1994-05-21 Hispanic 999162 1995-09-01 I am sorry for everything that I have done. I've hurt a lot of people. For years I have never thought that I deserved any type of forgiveness. Lord Jesus Christ in my life, I know He has forgiven me, I have accepted His forgiveness. I have accepted everything. Let this be final and be done. I take the full blame for this. I am sorry and forgive me. I am truly sorry. I ask for forgiveness. Life goes on and it surely does. I am sorry for the victim's family for what I had did. May they forgive me. I don't know if you believe me, life goes on. I am sure it does. To the man to the right of me, I ask for forgiveness for you. Life goes on, it surely does. I ask for forgiveness. I am truly sorry. That is all. Let's get this show on the road. One more thing, Viva Mexico, Viva Mexico. 471 Bexar Mechanic
Milton Mathis 03/11/79 None 32 06/21/2011 On 12/15/98, at approximately 8:30 am, Mathis shot three victims in the head with a .45 caliber pistol at a known drug house in Ft. Bend County, Texas. One of the victims, a 15-year old Hispanic female survived the shooting, paralyzed from the chest down. Mathis reportedly turned the gun on two other intended victims, however, when he attempted to pull the trigger, the gun either misfired or had been jammed. Fort Bend 12/15/98 Black 999337 12/09/99 Yes, sir. I just want to say to all my supporters, family and friends; I love ya'll and appreciate ya'll. To the ones representing me today, thank you for everything. The system has failed me. This is a miscarriage of justice. There are people on death row that need help. I love my family. I love you too, Mom. I am alright. I asked the Lord to have mercy on me and I hope He has mercy on these people carrying out this mass slaughter. They have no respect for humanity. To Melanie, I never meant to hurt you. You were just in the wrong place at the wrong time. I am not asking for your forgiveness. All I have to worry about is God forgiving me. I hope you get better and for the doctors to continue to take care of you. Take care of my mother for me. To everybody, know that I love you and I am ok. Lord, have mercy on my soul. Lord, have mercy on my soul. Lord, have mercy on these peoples' soul. Life is not supposed to end this way. No more pain and frustration. When I knock at the gates, they will open up and let me in. To my mom and everybody, I love you. I can feel it right now. My life, my life. 470 Ft. Bend cook, mechanic's helper, laborer
Lee Taylor 01/08/1979 #765153 on 10/29/96, Life sentence for 1 count Aggravated Robbery 32 06/16/2011 On 04/01/99, during the daytime, at TDCJ-ID Telford Unit dayroom, Taylor fatally stabbed an adult black male offender multiple times with an 8" home-made weapon. Taylor and one co-defendant had engaged in a fight with the victim due to racial tension between Taylor and the victim. Taylor was a member of the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas (a recognized security threat group). Bowie 04/01/1999 White 999344 02/22/2000 Yes, sir. Jennifer, I love you. Mom, I love you. Rick, take care of you. For all of you people, I defended myself when I killed your family member. Prison is a bad place. There was eight against me. I didn't set out to kill him. I am sorry that I killed him, but he would not have been in prison if he was a saint. I hope ya'll understand that. I love you, baby. I hope people understand the grave injustice by the state. There are 300 people on death row, and everyone is not a monster. Texas is carrying out a very inhumane and injustice. It's not right to kill anybody just because I killed your people. Everyone changes, right? Life is about experience and people change. I love you, Jennifer. Mom, I love you and all my friends that I have known over the years that have always been there for me. I am ready to teleport. I love you, baby. I hope you don't find satisfaction in this, watching a human being die. 469 Bowie Laborer
Gayland Bradford 1968-07-18 TDC #425608, rec.7/3/86 from Dallas Co., 4 yrs., robbery, paroled 4/12/88. 42 06/01/2011 Convicted in the shooting death of 29-year-old Brian Edward Williams during a robbery of Angelo's Food Store at 3021 M.L. King, Jr. Blvd. in Dallas. Williams was shot four time with a handgun and later died of his wounds at a Dallas hospital. Bradford stole a .357 revolver, a cap, and William' wallet before fleeing the store. He was arrested on Jan.3, 1989 and later gave police a voluntary statement. Dallas 1988-12-29 Black 966 1990-02-22 Noel, I love you man. You have been there for me through thick and thin, you and Brigitta. Be there for each other. I am at peace, we have no worries, just as I have no more worries. To the victim's family, may you be at peace also.   468 Dallas Stocker/Laborer
Cary Kerr 10/06/1964 None 46 05/03/2011 On 07/21/2001, Kerr sexually assaulted a 34 year old white female, strangled her, then pushed her out of a moving vehicle, resulting in her death. Tarrant 07/12/2001 White 999449 04/17/2003 Yes, Tell my sister Tracey, I love you. Nicole, thank you and I love you. Wanda and all of my friends, I love you and thank you for your support. To the State of Texas, I am an innocent man. Never trust a court-appointed attorney. I am ready Warden. Thank you, Brad, I'm sorry. Check that DNA, check Scott. Here we go. Lord Jesus, Jesus.   467 Tarrant warehouseman, maintenance mechanic, laborer
Timothy Adams 08/22/1968 None 42 02/22/2011 On 02/20/2002, in Houston, Texas, Adams shot his 19 month old black male child twice in the chest, resulting in his death Harris 02/20/2002 Black 999448 04/17/2003 No last statement given.   466 Harris clerk, laborer
Michael Hall 04/06/1979 None 31 02/15/2011 On 02/15/98, Hall and one co-defendant abducted a 19-year old white female from a public street and drove her to a remote location. Hall and the co-defendant shot the victim several times with a pellet pistol and several times with a .22-caliber pistol. They were caught at the border when they were attempting to leave the state. Tarrant 02/15/1998 White 999346 03/02/2000 First of all I would like to give my sincere apology to Amy's family. We caused a lot of heartache, grief, pain and suffering, and I am sorry. I know it won't bring her back. I would like to sing, I would like to sing for that person's dead. The old is gone. I am not the same person that I used to be, that person is dead. It's up to you if you would find it in your heart to forgive. As for my family, I am sorry I let you down. I caused a lot of heartache, and I ask for your forgiveness. I am not crying for myself, I am crying for the lost and those that are dying for their sins, those that are committing suicide, those that don't know God and have never been set free. I've been locked up 13 years. I am not locked up inside, all of these years I have been free. Christ has changed me. Even though I have to die for my mistake, he paid for mine by wages I could never pay. Here I am a big strong youngster, crying like a baby. I am man enough to show my emotions and I am sorry. I am sorry for everything. I wish I could take it back, but I can't.   465 Tarrant Laborer
Larry Wooten 12/10/58 TDCJ #603454, received on 12/17/91 from Lamar County on a 12 year sentence for robbery; paroled 6/3/94. 51 10/21/2010 On September 3, 1996, Wooten murdered an 80-year-old black male and his 86-year-old wife. Wooten stabbed the victims and cut their throats. Also, the female victim was beaten with a pistol with such force that the grips and portions of the trigger mechanism of the pistol broke off. Wooten then robbed the couple of $500.00 to $600.00 in cash. Lamar 9/3/96 Black 999269 5/21/98 No sir. Warden, Since I don't have nothing to say, you can go ahead and send me to my Heavenly Father. 464 Lamar Building Maintenance
Peter Cantu 1975-05-27 None Cantu is also serving a 10-year sentence in connection with an aggravated assault on a Houston man in January 1993. 35 08/17/2010 Convicted in the abduction and murders of Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Penna, 16, in Houston. The girls were abducted by Cantu and four members of a street gang he led as they walked along a set of railroad tracks, a short-cut home for them. Both were sexually assaulted by the gang members, beaten and strangled. Ertman was robbed of her rings, necklaces, and cash. Later, Cantu and his accomplices were said to have joked about the brutal killings. Harris 1993-06-24 Hispanic 999093 1994-03-18 No 463 Harris Laborer
Derrick Jackson 6/13/68 TDCJ #636320, received on 3/10/93 from Harris County and sentenced to 12 yrs. for agg. robbery with a deadly weapon. 42 07/20/2010 On September 11, 1988, Jackson entered the apartment of a male and used a metal bar to beat him. Jackson also used a knife to stab the victim to death. Jackson then beat and stabbed to death the victim's male roommate. Jackson then took the victim's car and was involved in a high-speed chase with the Houston Police Department. The automobile was abandoned and Jackson fled on foot. He was not captured. Jackson was later arrested for the crime while he was incarcerated in TDCJ on an unrelated aggravated robbery charge. Harris 9/11/88 Black 999263 4/22/98 No last statement.   462 Harris Cook
Michael Perry 04/09/1982 None 28 07/01/2010 On 10/24/2001, in Montgomery, Texas, Perry, and one co-defendant fatally shot a 50 year old white female, a 17 year old white male and and 18 year old white male with a shotgun. A vehicle was also stolen from the residence of two of the victims. Montgomery 10/24/2001 White 999444 03/03/2003 Yes, I want to start off by saying to everyone know that's involved in this atrocity that they are all forgiven by me. Mom, I love you.....(crying) I am ready to go Warden. Coming home dad, coming home dad.   461 Montgomery Laborer
David Powell 1951-01-13 None 59 06/15/2010 Powell was convicted and sentenced to die for the May 18, 1978 Machine gun slaying of police officer Ralph Ablanedo, 26. Ablanedo who had stopped a car on a traffic violation was struck at least four times by bullets fired from a Russian-made AK47 machine gun. Though mortally wounded, Ablanedo reached his radio in time to call for help and describe his assailant. He died shortly afterwards in a hospital. Travis 1978-05-18 White 000612 1978-10-06 No Statement.   460 Travis Laborer
George Jones 1974-4-10 None. 36 06/02/2010 Convicted in the robbery and murder of 22-year-old Forest J. Hall in Dallas. Hall was shot twice in the back of the head and his body dumped in the 1400 block of E. Wheatland. His Car was stolen and later found stripped of its stereo and wheels. Dallas 1994-4-13 Black 999147 1995-5-18 Yes, I do, uh at this time I would like to thank my parents who have been my pillar of strength throughout this. To my brothers and sisters and all my family members who have supported me and who have loved me despite my faults and imperfections. I would like to thank Pastor Williams for counseling me and guiding me. As I look to my right and I see the family of Forest Hall. I hope this brings you closure or some type of peace. I hope it helps his family, son and loved ones. This has been a long journey, one of enlightenment. It's not the end, it's only the beginning. 459 Dallas Hair Stylist
John Alba 1955-6-26 None 54 05/25/2010 Convicted in the August 1991,murder of his wife, Wendy Alba, 28. Alba forced his way into an apartment where his wife was staying with a friend and shot her repeatedly with a .22caliber pistol.Alba also shot an apartment resident, Gail Webb who survived.He was arrested in Plano following a stand off with police, during which he held a gun to his head and threatened to kill himself. Collin 1991-8-05 Hispanic 999027 1992-5-08 Yes, first I want to tell the victim's family, Wendy's family, I am sorry for taking something so precious to you and to my kids. I wish I could take it all back and change it, but I know I can't. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. Please tell Robert and Eric, I love them. I hope they forgive me. To my family, thanks for being beside me, Sabrina, you are a wonderful daughter, I am proud of you. Jr., John, you turned out to be a great young man. Hector, you too. Amy, thank you for always being there. Tell your family I love them. To my family, I appreciate you always standing by me and everything ya'll have done. Tell, everyone I love them. I'll be OK. You will too. Remember what asked you. Give my love to the grandchildren. Tell Jake and Mia, Papa Alba loves them. Okay Warden, let's do it, I love yall. I can taste it already. I am starting to go. 458 Collin Construction
Rogelio Cannady 5/29/72 TDCJ #596218, received 5/28/91, from Cameron County, on a life sentence for robbery, murder w/deadly weapon, and murder. Cannady was in prison serving his sentence at the time of his capital offense. 37 05/19/2010 On October 10, 1993 Cannady caused the death of a 55-year-old Hispanic male Texas prison inmate inside a medium custody housing area at the McConnell Unit in Beeville. The victim, who was Cannady's cellmate, was beaten with a steel lock attached to a belt and kicked repeatedly in the head with steel-toed boots by Cannady. The victim, who was serving a 15-year sentence for murder from Tarrant County, died two days later. Cannady was the first Texas prison inmate to be prosecuted under a 1993 statute that allows for capital murder convictions if the offender is serving 99 years or life as a result of previous murder convictions. Bee 10/10/93 Hispanic 999245 12/5/97 Yes, I do, Victor, Gary Hey bros, I know you can hear me, I can't hear you. I was in there right now thinking how we grew up... You know how we grew up in the same house. We need to love each other like we use to. Deena, Bob we were raised in the same house, we need to take care of each other and love each other like we use to. Adela I love you, Mijta, I need you to take care of your mom. We need to love each other like we use to. Juana, all the kindness that you showed me. Taking the time to show me the friendship that you did. I can never repay that. Take of yourself OK; you see I am doing good. I am OK. Thank you for showing me that I can be loved again. You showed me a love that I sometimes didn't deserve. I love you for that. You need to take care of yourself. I am going to be OK; I know where I'll be. I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you , I love you, I love you too bro. Take care of yall. May God have mercy on my soul. I thought it was going to be harder than this. I am ready to go. I am going to sleep now. I can feel it, it's affecting me now.   457 Bee Waiter
Billy Galloway 03/22/1969 South Dakota Department of Corrections #26628, 12/13/90, 8 year split sentence (4 years to serve, 4 years suspended) for 1 count of Grand Theft; paroled on 2/12/ 93; 4/14/93 returned as a parole violator; paroled 1995; #32021 5 year sentence for 1 count of Attempted Robbery First Degree 10/16/96; paroled 6/6/98 41 05/13/2010 On 09/08/98 in Greenville, Galloway and three co-defendants met a 40 year old white male at his motel room. They left the motel in the victim's rented vehicle and traveled 3 blocks from the motel and turned into a parking lot. As the victim left the vehicle Galloway hit him several times with a hammer and one of the co-defendants hit him several times with a log. Two other co-defendants moved the body behind a building and took his wallet. All the assailants fled in the victim's rented vehicle. They were arrested after a routine traffic stop in San Antonio. Hunt 09/08/1998 White 999349 03/27/2000 If I can go back and change the past I would, there's nothing I can do. I'm sorry. I love you Adonya. That's it.   456 Hunt Laborer
Kevin Varga 3/4/1969 South Dakota Department of Corrections on a 3 year sentence for 1 count of burglary third degree and a 10 year sentence for 1 count of grand theft. 41 05/12/2010 On 9/8/1998, Varga and co-defendants caused the death of an adult male by striking him about the head and neck with their fists and feet, a hammer, and a tree limb during the course of committing robbery. Hunt 9/8/1998 White 999368 11/20/2000 I am going to start with the victim's family. I know I took someone very precious to you. Myself and Mr. Galloway who you will see tomorrow. Please forgive me. God has given me peace. I love each and every one of you. You have to forgive me for you to gain the kingdom of Heaven. I wish what was torn from you was not. I do know how it feels to have lost loved ones. This was the only way God could save me; I would pay it back a thousand times to bring back your loved ones. I would pay it gladly. I love each and every one of you and hope you can find forgiveness for me. I don't require your forgiveness, because God has forgiven me. Sorry, I hope you find peace. God's love is infinite. If you hate me, please give it up. I forgive you and I hope you can forgive me. Mom, you are my strength. Kathy we've had some good memories, you are still the monkey. Mom, this is nothing, I am going to go to sleep and wake up with Jesus. This is the only way God could save me. Stefanie, she is my heart, say goodbye to Stefanie. I do not want anybody to mourn my death, celebrate my life. God loves me and God loves you. Mom, you didn't do anything wrong. Thank you, Warden, Thank you Chaplain, Thank you God, I am ready to go. God please take me home. I am ready Warden. Thank you Jesus. I am going mom.   455 Hunt welder, construction, laborer
Samuel Bustamante 12/11/1969 North Carolina Department of Corrections on a one year sentence for Forgery, confined 6 months, released on parole; #503412 on a 5 year sentence from Wharton County for one count of Burglary of a Building, released on parole to Dallas County; returned from parole with a four year sentence for one count of possession of a prohibited weapon, released on parole on 2/16/1991. 40 04/27/2010 On 1/18/1998, Bustamante gave a 27 year old hispanic male a ride. Then he stabbed him 10 times with a knife, resulting in the victim's death. Bustamante committed the offenses along with three other co-defendants. Fort Bend 1/18/1998 Hispanic 999380 3/16/2001 No statement given. 454 Fort Bend Laborer
William Berkley 01/16/1979 N/A 31 04/22/10 On March 10, 2000, during the night time hours, Berkley attacked and kidnapped an 18 year old Hispanic female in El Paso, Texas. Berkley took her to a deserted area where he sexually assaulted, robbed and shot her five times in the head with a 25 caliber pistol. Two days later, the victim's body was found in Northeast El Paso. El Paso 03/10/2000 White 999422 07/18/2002 Samantha, I love you with all my heart and soul. Cori, thanks for everything, make sure my princess is all right. Death before dishonor. Cori, I think you should continue with criminal law. It’s your decision; they need lawyers out there that will fight. Death before dishonor. Warden let her rip. Thank you for coming Irene. 453 El Paso Laborer
Franklin Alix 8/6/75 None 34 03/30/10 On January 2, 1998, Alix murdered a black male at an apartment complex in Houston. Alix had kidnapped and raped the victim's sister and then forced her to return to her apartment and load up his car with two televisions, one VCR and stereo equipment. When the victim returned home, Alix chased him down and shot him one time in the back, resulting in his death. Harris 1/2/98 Black 999286 11/12/98 Yes I do, I would like to thank my family for their support, love and understanding. I would like to point out some things, I got your letter. It touched me and changed me. What happened was I been wanting to apologize to yall for your son. They told me not to do it in court. I wrote him a letter but they told me that they tore it up in court. I am not the monster they made me out to be. I made lots of mistakes that took your son. I'll take it to the grave, I will be at peace. You have test and drug results to show it. I am not just taking. I messed up, made poor choices. No rapes, I don't do drugs, I am not an alcoholic. Back to my family, Thank yall for being here. It is what it is. I got peace in my heart. Thank you. Bye bye yall. Bye bye peanut. 452 Harris Unknown
Joshua Maxwell 05/17/1978 Indiana Department of Corrections #925717 on a 5-year sentence for 1 count theft, released 03/03/2000 to Marion County, Indiana on parole. 31 03/11/2010 On 10/11/2000, in San Antonio, Maxwell and 2 co-defendants, fatally shot an Hispanic male Bexar County Deputy Sheriff and dumped his body behind a strip mall. Bexar 10/11/2000 White 999408 03/26/2002 I do, I want to address you, I am sorry. I don't know who you are. I am sorry I put you through some things that I can't take back. I am sorry. This isn't going to change anything. Sorry for putting you through this. This is creating more victims. I am sorry, I put you through this. I love you man, I love you. This is not gonna change anything. This person shoe did that 10 years ago isn't the same person you see today. I hurt a lot of people with decisions I made. I can't be more sorry than I am right now. I hurt the Lopes family, let this be a lesson. Your decisions affect everybody. Look after your sister for me. I am always gonna be with you. I love you too Shay I love you if your listening I am sorry to be putting everybody through this. This is the end of this, time to move on. I hope this brings you peace, I am sorry. I told your sister my last words. Danielle, you know that I love you. You know that you have my heart, I've enjoyed these times. I love you little hef. 451 Bexar Laborer
Michael Sigala 12/11/1977 None 32 03/02/2010 On 8/22/2000 in Plano, Sigala shot and killed a 27 year old Hispanic male, then sexually assaulted his 25 year old Hispanic female wife before he shot and killed her. Sigala took several items of jewelry from the home of the victims and later pawned the stolen items. Collin 08/22/2000 Hispanic 999397 10/29/2001 Yes sir, I would like to ask forgiveness of the family. I have no reason for why I did it, I don't understand why I did it. I hope that you can live the rest of your lives without hate. I pray the Lord grant me forgiveness. All powerful and almighty Lord I commit myself to thee, Amen. 450 Collin laborer
Gary Johnson 1950-10-17 none 59 01/12/2010 Convicted in the April 1986 slayings of 28 year old James Mathew Hazelton and 23 year old Peter Joseph Sparagana at the Triple Creek Ranch west of Huntsville off Hwy.30. Both Hazelton, the ranch foreman, and sparagana were shot to death after surprising Johnson and his brother Terry Johnson who were burglarizing the property. Each victim was shot three times with at least two different pistols. Testimony showed that the two Johnson brothers had gone to the ranch to steal a welder, tires, livestock feed and other items. Gary Johnson had once been employed by the ranch owners and had previously repaired fences there Walker 1986-04-30 White 000911 1988-08-19 Tell my family goodbye. I can't see them. Jenny, you keep your promise to me, O.K.? Dell, you take care of Gaylene always. Dixie watch over all the kids. Tell them thank you for coming down. Jennie talk to them O.K.? Talk to Jennie, O.K. Dell. Dell you tell the rest of them what they did was wrong for letting me fall for what they did. I never done anything in my life to anybody. 449 St.Louis laborer
Kenneth Mosley 9/7/58 None 51 01/07/2010 On February 15, 1997, Mosley murdered a white male police officer while attempting to rob a bank in Garland. Employees called police after noticing Mosley inside the bank acting suspicious. As one of the first officers to arrive at the scene, the victim entered the bank in full uniform and approached Mosley, noticing that the would-be bandit had his hand stuck in his waistband. When the officer told Mosley to show him his hands, a struggle ensued and the two crashed through a glass window. Witnesses heard several shots fired before Mosley re-entered the bank through the broken window and was shot in the wrist after flashing his pistol at a second police officer. The victim died the afternoon of the shooting. He suffered at least four bullet wounds to the torso. Dallas 2/15/97 Black 999243 10/20/97 No statement given. 448 Dallas Laborer
Bobby Woods 10/11/65 None 44 12/03/2009 On April 30, 1997, Woods entered the home of his ex-girlfriend through an open window. Woods sexually assaulted the 11 year old white female, then abducted her and her 9-year-old male brother. Woods severely beat the 9-year-old boy about the head, resulting in serious injury, and cutting the throat of the 11-year-old victim, resulting in her death. Llano 4/30/97 White 999270 5/29/98 Bye, I'm Ready. 447 Llano (on change of venue from Hood County) Unknown
Robert Thompson 4/1/75 None 34 11/19/2009 Thompson and a co-defendant entered a convenience store and robbed the clerk . When they were leaving the store, Thompson, who possessed a .25-caliber pistol, and the co-defendant, Sammy Butler, who possessed a .38-caliber pistol, fatally shot the store clerk. Thompson and Butler had robbed at least 8 other convenience stores, with three of them involving the fatal shooting of the clerks. Harris 12/5/96 Black 999276 8/10/98 Yes, I bear witness that there is no God, but Allah. From Allah we came and from Allah we will return. To my mother, friends I would like to thank you for all that you have done for me. For you love. This is another testimony of faith. We all have to walk this path. Smile, be happy don't cry. To the family of any victims, AsSalaam Alaikum, unto Allah I belong, unto Allah we return. I just want you to know that I never meant any of your family to get hurt. I hope you forgive me. I know Allah will forgive me, Allah is the forgiver. Go ahead Warden. I love you, love you too. 446 Harris Unknown
Danielle Simpson 10/26/1979 None 30 11/18/2009 On 1/26/2000, Simpson and three co-defendants went to the residence of an 84 year old white female. They taped her mouth with duct tape, tied her hands and feet, put her in the trunk of her vehicle, drove to the Nueces River, tied a rope with a block to her, and threw her in the river, causing her death. Simpson and his co-defendants were in possession of the victim's vehicle at the time of arrest. Anderson 1/26/2000 Black 999370 12/15/2000 Yeah, I want to tell my family I love ya'll. Tell Kate I love her too. Tell brother, my kids I live ya'll. I'm gonna miss ya'll. I'm ready, ready. 445 Anderson machinist, laborer
Kevin Zimmerman 1961-05-17 Records indicate Zimmerman served a 3-year sentence in Louisiana under #112284 for possession of a controlled substance and unauthorised use of a motor vehicle. Discharge date unknown. 42 01/21/2004 Convicted in the october 1987 stabbing death of 33 year old Leslie Gilbert Hooks, Jr. at a Beamount Hotel. Hooks, a resident of suisan city, california, was stabbed with a knife inside a room of the motel 6 at 2640 IH 10. His body was found the next morning by a maid. Evidence, including the murder weapon, was later located and linked to Zimmerman. He was arrested on Oct. 28, 1987. Jefferson 1987-10-23 White 977 1990-06-19 Yes. Connie, Nanny, Bea, Kathy and Richard - I love you all and I thank you all very much for supporting me with your love. In the name of Jesus, I am sorry for the pain I caused you all. I am sorry. Gilbert didn't deserve to die and I want you all to know I am sorry. I pray that the good Lord will give you all peace. Okay. 316 Jefferson Tanker man
Kenneth Bruce 1971-10-21 none 32 01/14/2004 Convicted in December robbery and murder of Helen Elizabeth Ayers (54)of Prosper. Three additional accomplices participated. Collin 1990-12-10 Black 999023 1992-02-28 Yes sir.  I would like to thank God for all the blessings He has given me.  And I pray that through His mercy, He will allow me into His grace.  And to the family of Ms. Ayers, I would like to apologize for all the pain and suffering and that God gives you closure.  And I pray that He blesses you.  And to my family, know that I love every single one of you and pray that God gives you peace and strength.  I may not be with you in the physical, but by grace, my heart will be with you all and I know God loves every one of you all. 315 Colin Delivery man
Ynobe Matthews 04/14/1976 None 27 01/06/2004 On 05/28/2000, in College Station, Matthews kidnapped and sexually assaulted a 21 year old white female. Matthews then strangled the victim with his hands, causing her death. Matthews also set the building on fire before leaving the scene. Brazos 05/28/2000 Black 999387 06/19/2001 This offender declined to make a last statement. 314 Brazos cook, carpenter, laborer
Ivan Murphy 1965-01-10 TDCJ #385243, rec. 10-16-84 from Grayson County with 3-year sentence for theft over $200, released on parole to district attorney of McAlester, Oklahoma on 5-1-85. 38 12/04/2003 Convicted in the beating death and robbery of 80-year-old Lula Mae Denning in Denison. Denning was beaten to death inside her home at 118 West Sears Street by Murphy and an accomplice. Jewelry, including a wedding ring valued at $7,000, was taken from the home. Murphy's prints were found in the home. He was arrested in Hugo, Oklahoma on 1-20-89. Grayson 1989-01-09 White 989 1991-01-24 Yes sir, I do.  I would like to thank everybody for coming out tonight and celebrating life.  This is a celebration of life, not death.  Through Jesus Christ, we have victory over death.  I would like to thank the Holy Father and Pope John Paul for their angelic blessings and all the prayers and support.  And thanks to Father (name unknown) and Guido Todeschini for your love and support.  I want to thank everybody around the world and Father, let your will be done.  I am going to keep this statement short.  I love you all.  I am ready, Warden. 313 Grayson mechanic
Richard Duncan 1942-05-19 None 61 12/03/2003 Richard Charles Duncan was convicted of the 1987 murders of John Abner High, 71, and his wife Ruth Brown High, 73. Mr. High was beaten to death with a blunt instrument and Mrs. High was smothered. Duncan was in a homosexual relationship with the High's son and hoped to collect half of the insurance money from their deaths. Harris 1987-10-07 White 999153 1995-07-12 I did have, but now I see my family here and everything - all I want to say is I love you all so much. I am innocent. I love you all so much. You are beautiful. Okay Warden, I am through. 312 Harris Government Contractor
Robert Henry 1962-09-26 none 41 11/20/2003 Convicted in the killing of Carol Lea Arnold, 57, and her 83 year old mother Hazel V. Rumohr at their home in Portland, Texas. Henry, who was known by the victims, told police he repeatedly stabbed each with a knife after smoking marijuana. Their bodies were found inside their residence at 1820 Portland Drive two days later. Henry later turned himself in to police in corpus Christi and confessed. San Patricio 1993-09-05 White 999129 1994-11-15 This offender declined to make a last statement. 311 San Patricio Sales/data entry
Larry Hayes 11/23/1948 Missouri State Prison on a 7 year sentence for Possession of Barbiturates, confined 9 months and Paroled in 1976, sentence was overturned in 1978. 54 09/10/2003 On 7/15/1999 in Conroe, Hayes fatally shot a 46 year old white female (his wife).  Hayes used a 44 caliber pistol to shoot her eight times in the head.  He left the scene of the incident and went to a convenience store.  There he shot an 18 year old black female two times in the head and took her car. Montgomery 7/15/1999 White 999358 5/26/2000 I would like for Rosalyn's family and loved ones and my wife, Mary's, family to know that I am genuinely sorry for what I did.  I would like you to reach down in your hearts and forgive me.  There is no excuse for what I did.  Rosalyn's mother asked me at the trial, "Why?" and I do not have a good reason for it.  Please forgive me.  As for my friends and family here - thanks for sticking with me and know that I love you and will take part of you with me.  I would like to thank one of the arresting officers that I would have killed if I could have.  He gave me CPR, saved my life, and gave me a chance to get my life right.  I know I will see Mary and Rosalyn tonight.  I love you all. 310 Montgomery Laborer
Allen Janecka 1949-11-3 #228397, rec. 11/29/72, burglary, paroled 5/25/73 #261036, rec. 8/31/76, burglary of habitation WICT, discharged 6/23/78 53 07/24/2003 Convicted in july 1979 murder-for-hire killingof 14-months-old Kevin Wanstrath at his parent's home on Briarose Street in Houston Harris 1979-7-5 White 684 1981-6-8 First of all, I want to say God bless everyone here today.  For many years I have done things my way, which caused a lot of pain to me, my family and many others.  Today I have come to realize that for peace and happiness, one has to do things God's way.  I want to thank my family for their support.  I love you.  I am taking you with me.  You all stay strong.  I love you.  I also want to say thanks to the Chaplains who I have met through the years and who have brought me a long way.  And I cherish you as my family and at this time...oh, Ken, my little son, I am coming to see you.  Oh Lord, into your hands I commit my spirit.  Thy will be done. 309 Colorado Laborer
Cedric Ransom 1973-08-18 None 29 07/23/2003 Robbery and shooting death of an optometrist Tarrant 1991-12-07 Black 999050 1993-01-11 I just want to address Katrina and Rebecca. You have been beautiful to me. Without you in my life, I would not have been able to make it like this. Probably, I would have put up a good fight; you have calmed me. I love you. I respect you. Big brother, you put up the best fight you could and I love you. That is it. 308 Tarrant laborer
Christopher Black, Sr. 8/2/59 None 43 07/09/2003 Black fatally shot his 36-year-old wife,  his 5-month-old daughter, and his 17-month-old granddaughter. Black shot and killed all three of the victims with a 9 millimeter pistol. After he shot all three, he called 911, and when the officers arrived he was holding his deceased daughter in his arms. Bell 2/7/98 Black 999277 8/11/98 This offender declined to make a last statement. 307 Bell Unknown
Hilton Crawford 1939-03-14 None 64 07/02/2003 Convicted in the September 1995 abduction and murder of 12-year-old McKay Everett, the son of a family friend who affectionately referred to his killer as Montgomery 1995-09-12 White 999200 1996-07-25 First of all, I would like to ask Sister Teresa to send Connie a yellow rose. I want to thank the Lord, Jesus Christ, for the years I have spent on death row. They have been a blessing in my life. I have had the opportunity to serve Jesus Christ and I am thankful for the opportunity. I would like to thank Father Walsh for having become a Franciscan, and all the people all over the world who have become my friends. It has been a wonderful experience in my life. I would like to thank Chaplain Lopez, and my witnesses for giving me their support and love. I would like to thank the Nuns in England for their support. I want to tell my sons I love them; I have always loved them - they were my greatest gift from God. I want to tell my witnesses, Tannie, Rebecca, Al, Leo, and Dr. Blackwell that I love all of you and I am thankful for your support. I want to ask Paulette for forgiveness from your heart. One day, I hope you will. It is a tragedy for my family and your family. I am sorry. My special angel, I love you. And I love you, Connie. May God pass me over to the Kindom's shore softly and gently. I am ready. 306 Crawford kidnapped the boy from his Conroe home after luring his parents away to a meeting of Amway distributors. Crawford locked the boy in the trunk of his car and drove to Louisiana. Meanwhile, Crawford's co-defendant, Irene Flores, placed a ransom call to McKay's parents, demanding $500,000 for his safe return. Near Whiskey Bay, Louisiana, Crawford drove to a remote area and shot McKay twice with a .45 caliber pistol after striking him in the head with a blunt object. Arrested at his Conroe home three days following the abduction, Crawford admitted kidnapping the boy but would not tell authorities about his whereabouts or whether he was still alive. Later, Crawford described the area where McKay's body was found. Crawford claims he concocted the kidnapping to bail him out of financial difficulties. Crawford said he did strike McKay inside the trunk but that a man that he identifies as R.L. Remington actually killed the boy. R.L. Remington's identity has not yet been verified. police officer/security guard

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