Texas man faces execution despite cousins confession
#DeathPenalty #TexasExecutionTexas man James Broadnax faces execution for 2008 murders despite his cousin’s confession to shooting; lawyers cite racism, disputed rap lyrics evidence, and denied clemency. read more
Texas Inmate Executed for 2013 Murders, Apologizes
#DeathPenalty #TexasExecutionTexas inmate Cedric Ricks was executed for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son in 2013. He apologized profusely to the victims' relatives, including the surviving son he stabbed 25 times, before receiving a lethal injection. read more
Texas Execution Looms as Supreme Court Weighs Appeal
#TexasExecution #DeathPenaltyCedric Ricks, 51, is scheduled for execution in Texas for the 2013 murders of his girlfriend and her 8-year-old son. His final appeals, alleging racial bias in jury selection, were denied by courts and the parole board. read more
Florida and Texas Carry Out Executions for Notorious Murders
#FloridaExecution #TexasExecutionJames Dennis Ford was executed in Florida for a 1997 double murder in front of a toddler, while Texas executed nightclub killer Richard Lee Tabler. Ford murdered a couple in front of their young daughter, while Tabler was convicted of two murders and suspected of two more. read more
Texas Supreme Court Allows Execution Despite Shaken Baby Syndrome Concerns
#RobertRoberson #TexasExecutionThe Supreme Court of Texas rules that the execution of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate convicted of 'shaken baby' death, can proceed despite postponed date due to a subpoena. Bipartisan lawmakers sought his testimony over concerns of innocence and discredited science. read more
Texas Supreme Court Blocks Last-Minute Subpoena to Halt Execution
#TexasExecution #RobersonCaseThe Texas Supreme Court ruled against using a legislative subpoena to halt an execution, ending a legal battle that postponed Robert Roberson's lethal injection. Lawmakers' attempts were deemed invalid, paving the way for Roberson's execution. read more
Texas Lawmakers Issue Subpoena to Halt Robert Roberson's Execution
#RobertRoberson #TexasExecutionIn Texas, Robert Roberson faced imminent execution for his daughter's murder tied to shaken baby syndrome but was saved by a subpoena tactic from a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The Texas Supreme Court stepped in, delaying the execution for further legal proceedings. read more
Texas Father's Execution for Daughter's Death Due to SBS Imminent
#RobertRoberson #TexasExecutionTexas father set for execution after parole board denies clemency in a 'shaken baby syndrome' case. Robert Roberson, 57, faces death by lethal injection for his daughter's death in 2002. Governor Greg Abbott holds power to grant clemency. read more
Texas Death Row Inmate Executed for 1997 Murder Case
#TexasExecution #DeathRowApologyArthur Lee Burton, a Texas death row inmate, was executed for the 1997 murder of Nancy Adelman after expressing remorse in his last words. Burton was the third person executed in Texas in 2024. read more
#RamiroGonzales #TexasExecution
Ramiro Gonzales faces execution on 26 June 2024 for killing Bridget Townsend. He confessed to the crime and asked for forgiveness while his lawyers argue for a stay. The Texas board and faith leaders are divided on clemency. read more