Infamous Words
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has available the last statements of defendants executed for capital crimes in the state, as well as information on the offenders and their crimes. I've taken a look at quite a few, and many of them plead innocence, many ask for forgiveness, and most seem to be simple messages of love to their family members and that God is ready to take them. One, however, ends thus: “To all of the racist white folks in America that hate black folks and to all of the black folks in America that hate themselves: the infamous words of my famous legendary brother, Matt Turner, "Y'all kiss my black ass." Let's do it.” It's not to make light of the situation, but it's interesting to see how defiant a death row inmate can be right up until the end.
The site is pretty creepy, but it gives some insight into those who know they are about to die at the hands of the state.
