Somewhat in the manner of the 19th century, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice keeps a record of any final last word statements of those executed on death row .... now apart from the fact that this event often takes place decades after they actually were sentenced, it also proves how boringly mundane these animals are.
Mostly they still fail to connect to their victims, or to their families really. Here's some examples:
Lester Bower: Killed four men in 1983 while stealing an ultra-light air-plane. Three of the victims were unlucky witnesses after he had murdered a man selling an ultra-light for $4,000. Executed 03/06/2015 aged 67 and after six previous stays of execution. Nine prisoners had been on death row in Texas longer than Bower, but only one David Powell (who was executed in 2010 after 32 years on death row), was executed before him.
Final Words: "Much has been written about this case, not all of it has been the truth. But the time is over and now it is time to move on. I want to thank my attorneys for all that they have done. The have afforded me the last quarter of a century. I would like to thank my wife, my daughters, family and friends for unwavering support, and all of the letters and well wishes over the years. Now it is time to pass on. I have fought the good fight, I held the faith. I am not going to say goodbye, I will simply say until we meet again. I love you very, very much. Thank you Warden."
Mostly they still fail to connect to their victims, or to their families really. Here's some examples:
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| Lester Bower - 30 years Plus On Death Row. |
Lester Bower: Killed four men in 1983 while stealing an ultra-light air-plane. Three of the victims were unlucky witnesses after he had murdered a man selling an ultra-light for $4,000. Executed 03/06/2015 aged 67 and after six previous stays of execution. Nine prisoners had been on death row in Texas longer than Bower, but only one David Powell (who was executed in 2010 after 32 years on death row), was executed before him.
Final Words: "Much has been written about this case, not all of it has been the truth. But the time is over and now it is time to move on. I want to thank my attorneys for all that they have done. The have afforded me the last quarter of a century. I would like to thank my wife, my daughters, family and friends for unwavering support, and all of the letters and well wishes over the years. Now it is time to pass on. I have fought the good fight, I held the faith. I am not going to say goodbye, I will simply say until we meet again. I love you very, very much. Thank you Warden."
