09-21-2011, 07:36 PM
they did brewer in Texas. (post 114)
Lawrence Russell Brewer has been pronounced dead. His execution began this evening at 6 p.m. He was pronounced dead at 6:21 p.m.
Brewer was put to death for his role in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr.
His day began with a last visit with his family that started around 10:30 a.m.
Brewer's last meal was made available to him during his family visitation. According to Jason Clark with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Brewer's last meal request included a triple meat bacon cheese burger, a cheese omelet, a large bowl of fried okra, 1 pound of barbecue, 3 fajitas, Blue Bell Ice Cream, peanut butter and a large meat pizza.
Prison officials say Brewer did not eat any of his last meal after it was served saying he wasn't hungry.
Lawrence Russell Brewer has been pronounced dead. His execution began this evening at 6 p.m. He was pronounced dead at 6:21 p.m.
Brewer was put to death for his role in the dragging death of James Byrd Jr.
His day began with a last visit with his family that started around 10:30 a.m.
Brewer's last meal was made available to him during his family visitation. According to Jason Clark with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Brewer's last meal request included a triple meat bacon cheese burger, a cheese omelet, a large bowl of fried okra, 1 pound of barbecue, 3 fajitas, Blue Bell Ice Cream, peanut butter and a large meat pizza.
Prison officials say Brewer did not eat any of his last meal after it was served saying he wasn't hungry.