Famous Last Words Robert Glen Coe Nashville, Tennessee April 19, 2000 “God loves you. I’m gone.” Coe was executed by lethal injection for the rape and murder of 8-year-old Cary Ann Medlin in 1979. Coe claimed to be a friend of Cary’s father and asked for directions Cary and her brother to their house. Cary… Continue reading FLW: I’m gone
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FLW: a day’s worth of obscenities
Famous Last Words Allen J. Adams Northampton, Massachusetts April 16, 1886 (After his final meal) Why in the __ didn’t you bring me that eggnog? - - - (During the reading of the death warrant) I don’t care a __ what you read. - - - (As his arms were restrained to his chest) Go… Continue reading FLW: a day’s worth of obscenities
FLW: I am Jesus Christ
Famous Last Words Aaron C. Mitchell California April 12, 1967 “I am Jesus Christ.” Mitchell had attempted a robbery of a tavern and as he escaped he shot and killed a police officer outside of the building. In an interview with Ebony magazine he stated “Every Negro ever convicted of killing a police officer has… Continue reading FLW: I am Jesus Christ
The violent end of Robert Otis Pierce
Famous Last Words Robert Otis Pierce San Quentin, California April 6, 1956 “You're the ones that put me here. God, you're a dirty son of a bitch because I'm innocent!” Pierce and accomplice Smith Jordan (alternatively spelled Jordon or Jordann) robbed a cabdriver who died as a result of the injuries Pierce inflicted by beating… Continue reading The violent end of Robert Otis Pierce
FLW: don’t mangle my body
Famous Last Words John Doyle Lee Meadow Mountains, Utah territory March 23, 1877 "Center on my heart, boys. Don't mangle my body." In September 1857, a group of emigrants moving west to California were attacked in Mountain Meadows by a group of Native Americans, as well as members of the Church of Ladder Day Saints… Continue reading FLW: don’t mangle my body
