21st-century executions by the United States
Adremy Dennis
Adremy Dennis, (23 January 1976 – October 13, 2004), 28, was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of Akron, Ohio resident Kurt Kyle in 1994.
Adremy Dennis, (23 January 1976 – October 13, 2004), 28, was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of Akron, Ohio resident Kurt Kyle in 1994.
Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990.
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990.
Alan Matheney
Alan Lehman Matheney (6 November 1950 – 28 September 2005) was a convicted murderer executed in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Alan Lehman Matheney (6 November 1950 – 28 September 2005) was a convicted murderer executed in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Alton Coleman
Alton Coleman (November 6, 1955 – April 26, 2002) was an African-American spree killer.
Alton Coleman (November 6, 1955 – April 26, 2002) was an African-American spree killer.
Andrew Grant DeYoung
Andrew Grant DeYoung was executed by the state of Georgia in H-5 of the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson, Georgia for murder.
Andrew Grant DeYoung was executed by the state of Georgia in H-5 of the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison in Jackson, Georgia for murder.
Bobby Wayne Woods
Bobby Wayne Woods (October 11, 1965 – December 3, 2009) was a convicted American murderer, kidnapper and rapist executed by the state of Texas for the murder and rape of 11-year old Sarah Patter...
Bobby Wayne Woods (October 11, 1965 – December 3, 2009) was a convicted American murderer, kidnapper and rapist executed by the state of Texas for the murder and rape of 11-year old Sarah Patter...
Brandon Hedrick
Brandon Wayne Hedrick (February 23, 1979 – July 20, 2006) was a convicted murderer who was executed by electric chair by the U.S. state of Virginia.
Brandon Wayne Hedrick (February 23, 1979 – July 20, 2006) was a convicted murderer who was executed by electric chair by the U.S. state of Virginia.
Brian Steckel
Brian David Steckel (December 14, 1968 – November 4, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed in the U.S. state of Delaware.
Brian David Steckel (December 14, 1968 – November 4, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed in the U.S. state of Delaware.
Cameron Todd Willingham
Cameron Todd Willingham (January 9, 1968 – February 17, 2004) was an American man who was convicted of murder, and executed in 2004 for the deaths of his three young children by arson at the fam...
Cameron Todd Willingham (January 9, 1968 – February 17, 2004) was an American man who was convicted of murder, and executed in 2004 for the deaths of his three young children by arson at the fam...
Charles Laverne Singleton
Charles Laverne Singleton (March 29, 1959 – January 6, 2004) was a convicted murderer who lived on death row in Arkansas longer than any other state inmate.
Charles Laverne Singleton (March 29, 1959 – January 6, 2004) was a convicted murderer who lived on death row in Arkansas longer than any other state inmate.
Christopher Newton (criminal)
Christopher J. Newton (November 13, 1969 – May 24, 2007) was an American criminal whose 2007 execution by the state of Ohio motivated additional discussion about executions by lethal injection.
Christopher J. Newton (November 13, 1969 – May 24, 2007) was an American criminal whose 2007 execution by the state of Ohio motivated additional discussion about executions by lethal injection.
Clarence Hill (murderer)
Clarence Edward Hill (December 2, 1957 – September 20, 2006) was a convicted murderer executed by the state of Florida.
Clarence Edward Hill (December 2, 1957 – September 20, 2006) was a convicted murderer executed by the state of Florida.
Clarence Ray Allen
Clarence Ray Allen was an American murderer who was murdered by lethal injection at San Quentin State Prison in California for the murders of three people.
Clarence Ray Allen was an American murderer who was murdered by lethal injection at San Quentin State Prison in California for the murders of three people.
Clay King Smith
Clay King Smith (July 25, 1970 – May 9, 2001) was executed by the State of Arkansas for the March 25, 1998 murders of Misty Erwin (age 20), Shelley Sorg (24), Sean Sorg (5), Taylor Sorg (3...
Clay King Smith (July 25, 1970 – May 9, 2001) was executed by the State of Arkansas for the March 25, 1998 murders of Misty Erwin (age 20), Shelley Sorg (24), Sean Sorg (5), Taylor Sorg (3...
Conviction and execution of Steven Michael Woods, Jr.
Steven Michael Woods, Jr. (April 17, 1980 - September 13, 2011) was an American who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Texas.
Steven Michael Woods, Jr. (April 17, 1980 - September 13, 2011) was an American who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Texas.
Curtis Osborne
Curtis Osborne (1970 – 4 June 2008) was an American convicted murderer on death row in Georgia from Spalding County, Georgia.
Curtis Osborne (1970 – 4 June 2008) was an American convicted murderer on death row in Georgia from Spalding County, Georgia.
Daniel Juan Revilla
Daniel Juan Revilla, a 34-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma on January 16, 2003.
Daniel Juan Revilla, a 34-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Oklahoma on January 16, 2003.
Danny Rolling
Daniel Harold Rolling, also known as The Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five students in Gainesville, Florida.
Daniel Harold Rolling, also known as The Gainesville Ripper, was an American serial killer who murdered five students in Gainesville, Florida.
Darrell Ferguson
Darrell Wayne "Gator" Ferguson (January 30, 1978 – August 8, 2006) was a convicted murderer executed by the state of Ohio.
Darrell Wayne "Gator" Ferguson (January 30, 1978 – August 8, 2006) was a convicted murderer executed by the state of Ohio.
Daryl Holton
Daryl Keith Holton was an American convicted child killer, executed by electrocution by the state of Tennessee on September 12, 2007 in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
Daryl Keith Holton was an American convicted child killer, executed by electrocution by the state of Tennessee on September 12, 2007 in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
Daryl Linnie Mack
Daryl Linnie Mack, a 47 year-old black male, was voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada on April 26, 2006.
Daryl Linnie Mack, a 47 year-old black male, was voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada on April 26, 2006.
David M. Brewer
David M. Brewer (April 22, 1959 – April 29, 2003) was the ninth person executed by the state of Ohio since it reinstated the death penalty in 1981.
David M. Brewer (April 22, 1959 – April 29, 2003) was the ninth person executed by the state of Ohio since it reinstated the death penalty in 1981.
David Thomas Dawson
David Thomas Dawson (20 October 1957 – 11 August 2006) was a convicted murderer.
David Thomas Dawson (20 October 1957 – 11 August 2006) was a convicted murderer.
Death of Osama bin Laden
The current location of Osama bin Laden, a major figure involved in international terrorism and one of the most wanted people sought by the United States and several other governments, is unknown.
The current location of Osama bin Laden, a major figure involved in international terrorism and one of the most wanted people sought by the United States and several other governments, is unknown.
Dennis Bagwell
Dennis "Pete" Wayne Bagwell (December 27, 1963 – February 17, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas.
Dennis "Pete" Wayne Bagwell (December 27, 1963 – February 17, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas.
Derrick O'Brien
The murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Peña, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, occurred on June 24, 1993.
The murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Peña, two teenage girls from Houston, Texas, occurred on June 24, 1993.
Derrick Wayne Frazier
Derrick Wayne Frazier (28 April 1977 in Dallas, Texas - 31 August 2006 in Huntsville, Texas) was an American convicted murderer.
Derrick Wayne Frazier (28 April 1977 in Dallas, Texas - 31 August 2006 in Huntsville, Texas) was an American convicted murderer.
Desmond Keith Carter
Desmond Keith Carter (October 15, 1967 – December 10, 2002) was convicted of the 1992 murder of Helen Purdy and executed in 2002 by the State of North Carolina at the Central Prison in Raleigh.
Desmond Keith Carter (October 15, 1967 – December 10, 2002) was convicted of the 1992 murder of Helen Purdy and executed in 2002 by the State of North Carolina at the Central Prison in Raleigh.
Dexter Lee Vinson
Dexter Lee Vinson was an inmate at the Greensville Correctional Facility in Jarratt, Virginia who was executed by lethal injection on April 27, 2006.
Dexter Lee Vinson was an inmate at the Greensville Correctional Facility in Jarratt, Virginia who was executed by lethal injection on April 27, 2006.
Donald Beardslee
Donald Jay Beardslee (May 13, 1943 – January 19, 2005) was an American murderer executed by means of a lethal injection in San Quentin State Prison, California.
Donald Jay Beardslee (May 13, 1943 – January 19, 2005) was an American murderer executed by means of a lethal injection in San Quentin State Prison, California.
Donald Ray Wallace
Donald Ray Wallace Jr., a 47-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana on March 10, 2005.
Donald Ray Wallace Jr., a 47-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana on March 10, 2005.
Earl Bramblett
Earl Conrad Bramblett (March 20, 1942 - April 9, 2003) was a man from Virginia who was convicted for the 1994 murders of the Hodges family (father William, mother Teresa, 11 year old Winter and ...
Earl Conrad Bramblett (March 20, 1942 - April 9, 2003) was a man from Virginia who was convicted for the 1994 murders of the Hodges family (father William, mother Teresa, 11 year old Winter and ...
Earl Wesley Berry
Earl Wesley Berry (May 5, 1959 – May 21, 2008) was a convicted kidnapper and murderer from the United States.
Earl Wesley Berry (May 5, 1959 – May 21, 2008) was a convicted kidnapper and murderer from the United States.
Edward Hartman
Edward Ernest Hartman (August 25, 1964 – October 3, 2003) was convicted of the 1993 murder of Herman Smith, Sr. and was executed via lethal injection in 2003 by the State of North Carolina...
Edward Ernest Hartman (August 25, 1964 – October 3, 2003) was convicted of the 1993 murder of Herman Smith, Sr. and was executed via lethal injection in 2003 by the State of North Carolina...
Elias Syriani
Elias Hanna Syriani (January 7, 1938 – November 18, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by the U.S. state of North Carolina by lethal injection.
Elias Hanna Syriani (January 7, 1938 – November 18, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by the U.S. state of North Carolina by lethal injection.
Eric Nance
Eric Randall Nance (January 1, 1960 – November 28, 2005) was an American man who was convicted of murder in the state of Arkansas.
Eric Randall Nance (January 1, 1960 – November 28, 2005) was an American man who was convicted of murder in the state of Arkansas.
Eric Wrinkles
Matthew "Eric" Wrinkles (January 3, 1960 – December 11, 2009) was a convicted multiple murderer, sentenced to death.
Matthew "Eric" Wrinkles (January 3, 1960 – December 11, 2009) was a convicted multiple murderer, sentenced to death.
Ernest Martin (murderer)
Ernest Martin, (September 22, 1960 – June 18, 2003), was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Cleveland store owner.
Ernest Martin, (September 22, 1960 – June 18, 2003), was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Cleveland store owner.
Ernest West Basden
Ernest West Basden (November 18, 1952 – December 6, 2002) was convicted of the 1992 murder of Billy Carlyle White for $300 and in 2002 was executed by the State of North Carolina at the Ce...
Ernest West Basden (November 18, 1952 – December 6, 2002) was convicted of the 1992 murder of Billy Carlyle White for $300 and in 2002 was executed by the State of North Carolina at the Ce...
Execution of Jeffrey Landrigan
The execution of Jeffrey Landrigan, who had been convicted of murder in the state of Arizona, was carried on October 26, 2010 by lethal injection.
The execution of Jeffrey Landrigan, who had been convicted of murder in the state of Arizona, was carried on October 26, 2010 by lethal injection.
Frances Newton
Frances Elaine Newton was a woman who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Texas for the April 7, 1987 murder of her husband, Adrian, 23, her son, Alton, 7, and daughter, Farrah, 21 ...
Frances Elaine Newton was a woman who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Texas for the April 7, 1987 murder of her husband, Adrian, 23, her son, Alton, 7, and daughter, Farrah, 21 ...
Glenn Lee Benner II
Glenn Lee Benner II (September 24, 1962 – February 7, 2006) was a convicted murderer, executed by the State of Ohio.
Glenn Lee Benner II (September 24, 1962 – February 7, 2006) was a convicted murderer, executed by the State of Ohio.
Gregory Bryant-Bey
Gregory Bryant-Bey (6 August 1955 in Toledo, Ohio - 19 November 2008) was convicted in the robbery and stabbing murders of two business owners in 1992, and executed by the state of Ohio.
Gregory Bryant-Bey (6 August 1955 in Toledo, Ohio - 19 November 2008) was convicted in the robbery and stabbing murders of two business owners in 1992, and executed by the state of Ohio.
Gregory Scott Johnson
Gregory Scott Johnson (February 18, 1965 – May 25, 2005 at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana) was legally executed for beating and stomping 82-year-old Ruby Hutslar to dea...
Gregory Scott Johnson (February 18, 1965 – May 25, 2005 at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana) was legally executed for beating and stomping 82-year-old Ruby Hutslar to dea...
Hastings Arthur Wise
Hastings Arthur Wise, was a convicted U.S mass murderer who was executed in the U.S. state of South Carolina for killing four former co-workers.
Hastings Arthur Wise, was a convicted U.S mass murderer who was executed in the U.S. state of South Carolina for killing four former co-workers.
Herman Ashworth
Herman Dale Ashworth (26 February 1973 – 27 September 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
Herman Dale Ashworth (26 February 1973 – 27 September 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
Humberto Leal Garcia, Jr.
Humberto Leal García, Jr. was a Mexican inmate on death row in the U.S. state of Texas for the May 21, 1994, rape, torture, and murder of Adria Sauceda in San Antonio.
Humberto Leal García, Jr. was a Mexican inmate on death row in the U.S. state of Texas for the May 21, 1994, rape, torture, and murder of Adria Sauceda in San Antonio.
Jack Alderman
Jack Alderman (May 29, 1951 – September 16, 2008) was the longest-serving death row prisoner in the USA who has been executed.
Jack Alderman (May 29, 1951 – September 16, 2008) was the longest-serving death row prisoner in the USA who has been executed.
James Earl Reed
James Earl Reed (26 November 1958 - 20 June 2008) was a convicted murderer put to death in the state of South Carolina by electrocution in the electric chair.
James Earl Reed (26 November 1958 - 20 June 2008) was a convicted murderer put to death in the state of South Carolina by electrocution in the electric chair.
James Homer Elledge
James Homer Elledge (December 9, 1942– August 28, 2001) was an American murderer who was executed by lethal injection in Washington State Penitentiary for the murder of 47 year old Eloise ...
James Homer Elledge (December 9, 1942– August 28, 2001) was an American murderer who was executed by lethal injection in Washington State Penitentiary for the murder of 47 year old Eloise ...
James Hubbard
James Barney Hubbard (March 7, 1930 – August 5, 2004) was sentenced to death by the state of Alabama in 1977 for the murder of Lillian Montgomery, with whom he was living after having been...
James Barney Hubbard (March 7, 1930 – August 5, 2004) was sentenced to death by the state of Alabama in 1977 for the murder of Lillian Montgomery, with whom he was living after having been...
James Lee Clark
James Lee Clark (May 13, 1968–April 11, 2007), was an American murderer whose controversial execution by the state of Texas sparked international outcry as it was believed by many that ...
James Lee Clark (May 13, 1968–April 11, 2007), was an American murderer whose controversial execution by the state of Texas sparked international outcry as it was believed by many that ...
James Neil Tucker
James Neil Tucker (January 12, 1957 – May 28, 2004) was a convicted murderer executed by the U.S. state of South Carolina by means of the electric chair.
James Neil Tucker (January 12, 1957 – May 28, 2004) was a convicted murderer executed by the U.S. state of South Carolina by means of the electric chair.
Jason Getsy
Jason Getsy (October 8, 1975 – August 18, 2009) was a convicted murder-for-hire triggerman in the American state of Ohio.
Jason Getsy (October 8, 1975 – August 18, 2009) was a convicted murder-for-hire triggerman in the American state of Ohio.
Jason Massey
Jason Eric Massey (January 7, 1973 – April 3, 2001) was an American murderer who was executed in 2001 for the murders of two people.
Jason Eric Massey (January 7, 1973 – April 3, 2001) was an American murderer who was executed in 2001 for the murders of two people.
Jay D. Scott
Jay D. Scott, (August 21, 1952 - June 14, 2001), was executed by the U.S. state of Ohio for the 1983 murder of a delicatessen owner in Cleveland.
Jay D. Scott, (August 21, 1952 - June 14, 2001), was executed by the U.S. state of Ohio for the 1983 murder of a delicatessen owner in Cleveland.
Jay Wesley Neill
Jay Wesley Neill (April 9, 1965 – December 12, 2002) was a convicted murderer who was executed for his part in a bank robbery that left 4 people dead.
Jay Wesley Neill (April 9, 1965 – December 12, 2002) was a convicted murderer who was executed for his part in a bank robbery that left 4 people dead.
Jeffrey Lundgren
Jeffrey Don Lundgren was a self-proclaimed prophet, former leader of a cult group, and convicted mass murderer of five people.
Jeffrey Don Lundgren was a self-proclaimed prophet, former leader of a cult group, and convicted mass murderer of five people.
Jermaine Herron
Jermaine Herron, a 27-year-old black male, was executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas on May 17, 2006.
Jermaine Herron, a 27-year-old black male, was executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas on May 17, 2006.
Jesus Ledesma Aguilar
Jesus Ledesma Aguilar (November 28, 1963 – May 24, 2006) was a Mexican national who became the 365th person executed by the U.S. state of Texas.
Jesus Ledesma Aguilar (November 28, 1963 – May 24, 2006) was a Mexican national who became the 365th person executed by the U.S. state of Texas.
John B. Nixon
John B. Nixon, Sr. (April 1, 1928 – December 14, 2005) was a convicted murderer.
John B. Nixon, Sr. (April 1, 1928 – December 14, 2005) was a convicted murderer.
John David Duty
John David Duty was an American who was executed in Oklahoma for first-degree murder.
John David Duty was an American who was executed in Oklahoma for first-degree murder.
John Marek (murderer)
John Richard Marek (September 17, 1961 – August 19, 2009) was a death row inmate at Florida State Prison for the rape and murder of a woman in 1983.
John Richard Marek (September 17, 1961 – August 19, 2009) was a death row inmate at Florida State Prison for the rape and murder of a woman in 1983.
John R. Hicks
John R. Hicks (July 31, 1956 – November 29, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
John R. Hicks (July 31, 1956 – November 29, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of Ohio.
John William Byrd, Jr.
John William Byrd, Jr. (18 December 1963 - February 19, 2002) was executed by lethal injection for the murder of convenience store clerk Monte Tewksbury.
John William Byrd, Jr. (18 December 1963 - February 19, 2002) was executed by lethal injection for the murder of convenience store clerk Monte Tewksbury.
John Yancey Schmitt
John Yancey Schmitt, was an inmate executed by lethal injection at the Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Virginia on November 9, 2006.
John Yancey Schmitt, was an inmate executed by lethal injection at the Greensville Correctional Center in Jarratt, Virginia on November 9, 2006.
Johnny Leartice Robinson
Johnny Leartice Robinson (25 July 1952 – 4 February 2004) was executed by the State of Florida for the 1985 murder of Beverly St. George.
Johnny Leartice Robinson (25 July 1952 – 4 February 2004) was executed by the State of Florida for the 1985 murder of Beverly St. George.
Joseph L. Trueblood
Joseph L. Trueblood, a 46-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana on June 13, 2003.
Joseph L. Trueblood, a 46-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Indiana on June 13, 2003.
José Medellín
José Ernesto Medellín, (March 4, 1975 – August 5, 2008) born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, was a Mexican national who was executed for the murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Peña in Texas i...
José Ernesto Medellín, (March 4, 1975 – August 5, 2008) born in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, was a Mexican national who was executed for the murder of Jennifer Ertman and Elizabeth Peña in Texas i...
Juan Garza
Juan Raul Garza (c. 1957 – June 19, 2001) was an American murderer and drug trafficker who was executed for a federal crime.
Juan Raul Garza (c. 1957 – June 19, 2001) was an American murderer and drug trafficker who was executed for a federal crime.
Kelsey Patterson
Kelsey Patterson (September 3, 1954 - May 18, 2004 in Huntsville, Texas) was executed by the State of Texas.
Kelsey Patterson (September 3, 1954 - May 18, 2004 in Huntsville, Texas) was executed by the State of Texas.
Kenneth Biros
Kenneth Biros (June 24, 1958 – December 8, 2009) was an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death and executed for the aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated robbery and felo...
Kenneth Biros (June 24, 1958 – December 8, 2009) was an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death and executed for the aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated robbery and felo...
Kenneth Lee Boyd
Kenneth Lee Boyd (January 19, 1948 – December 2, 2005) was a murderer who was executed by the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Kenneth Lee Boyd (January 19, 1948 – December 2, 2005) was a murderer who was executed by the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Lamont Reese
Lamont D. "Mont" Reese, a 28-year-old male, was executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas on June 20, 2006.
Lamont D. "Mont" Reese, a 28-year-old male, was executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas on June 20, 2006.
Lawrence Colwell, Jr.
Lawrence Colwell, Jr., a 35-year-old white male, was voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada on March 26, 2004.
Lawrence Colwell, Jr., a 35-year-old white male, was voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada on March 26, 2004.
Luis L. Ramirez
Luis L. Ramirez (June 19, 1963 – October 20, 2005) was executed by lethal injection in the U.S. state of Texas.
Luis L. Ramirez (June 19, 1963 – October 20, 2005) was executed by lethal injection in the U.S. state of Texas.
Marion Dudley
Marion Butler Dudley (May 13, 1972 – January 25, 2006) was an American murderer who was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas for a robbery and shooting that resulted in the de...
Marion Butler Dudley (May 13, 1972 – January 25, 2006) was an American murderer who was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas for a robbery and shooting that resulted in the de...
Mark Dean Schwab
Mark Dean Schwab was a prisoner in the state of Florida, where he was executed for the April 18, 1991, rape, murder of 11-year-old Junny Rios-Martinez, Jr., eldest son of a musician in the band ...
Mark Dean Schwab was a prisoner in the state of Florida, where he was executed for the April 18, 1991, rape, murder of 11-year-old Junny Rios-Martinez, Jr., eldest son of a musician in the band ...
Marlin Gray
Marlin A. Gray (September 29, 1967 – October 26, 2005) was convicted of on two counts of Murder 1st Degree and executed by the U.S. state of Missouri by lethal injection.
Marlin A. Gray (September 29, 1967 – October 26, 2005) was convicted of on two counts of Murder 1st Degree and executed by the U.S. state of Missouri by lethal injection.
Martin Grossman
Martin Edward Grossman (January 19, 1965 – February 16, 2010) was convicted of first degree murder for his part in the December 13, 1984, Florida killing of wildlife officer Peggy Park.
Martin Edward Grossman (January 19, 1965 – February 16, 2010) was convicted of first degree murder for his part in the December 13, 1984, Florida killing of wildlife officer Peggy Park.
Melbert Ford
Melbert Ray Ford, Jr. was an American convicted double murderer who in 2010 was executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Georgia after being convicted of murder in 1987.
Melbert Ray Ford, Jr. was an American convicted double murderer who in 2010 was executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Georgia after being convicted of murder in 1987.
Melvin White
Melvin Wayne White (January 25, 1950 – November 3, 2005) was a murderer executed by the state of Texas by lethal injection.
Melvin Wayne White (January 25, 1950 – November 3, 2005) was a murderer executed by the state of Texas by lethal injection.
Michael Bruce Ross
Michael Bruce Ross was an American serial killer.
Michael Bruce Ross was an American serial killer.
Michael Wayne Richard
Michael Wayne Richard (24 August 1959 – 25 September 2007) was a rapist and murderer whose execution gained notoriety because of procedural problems.
Michael Wayne Richard (24 August 1959 – 25 September 2007) was a rapist and murderer whose execution gained notoriety because of procedural problems.
Napoleon Beazley
Napoleon Beazley (August 5, 1976 – May 28, 2002) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection by the State of Texas for the murder of 63-year-old Texas businessman John Luttig in 1994.
Napoleon Beazley (August 5, 1976 – May 28, 2002) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection by the State of Texas for the murder of 63-year-old Texas businessman John Luttig in 1994.
Oba Chandler
Oba Chandler (October 11, 1946 – November 15, 2011) was an American convicted rapist and murderer who was put to death via lethal injection for the June 1989 triple murders of a woman and her tw...
Oba Chandler (October 11, 1946 – November 15, 2011) was an American convicted rapist and murderer who was put to death via lethal injection for the June 1989 triple murders of a woman and her tw...
Patrick Moody
Patrick Lane Moody (July 4, 1966 – March 17, 2006) was a convicted killer, put to death by lethal injection in Raleigh's Central Prison.
Patrick Lane Moody (July 4, 1966 – March 17, 2006) was a convicted killer, put to death by lethal injection in Raleigh's Central Prison.
Paul Warner Powell
Paul Warner Powell was a convicted murderer who was executed by the Commonwealth of Virginia via electric chair.
Paul Warner Powell was a convicted murderer who was executed by the Commonwealth of Virginia via electric chair.
Perrie Simpson
Perrie Dyon Simpson, was executed by lethal injection at the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 20, 2006.
Perrie Dyon Simpson, was executed by lethal injection at the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina on January 20, 2006.
Philip Workman
Philip Workman (1 June 1953 – 9 May 2007) was a death row inmate executed in Tennessee on May 9, 2007.
Philip Workman (1 June 1953 – 9 May 2007) was a death row inmate executed in Tennessee on May 9, 2007.
Raymond Dale Rowsey
Raymond Dayle Rowsey (April 11, 1971 – January 9, 2004) was convicted of the 1992 murder of Howard Rue Sikorski and was executed in 2004 at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Raymond Dayle Rowsey (April 11, 1971 – January 9, 2004) was convicted of the 1992 murder of Howard Rue Sikorski and was executed in 2004 at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Richard Cartwright (murderer)
Richard Michael "Rich" Cartwright (February 11, 1970 – May 19, 2005) was a Death Row inmate and activist who was executed by the state of Texas for the stabbing and shooting of 37 year old...
Richard Michael "Rich" Cartwright (February 11, 1970 – May 19, 2005) was a Death Row inmate and activist who was executed by the state of Texas for the stabbing and shooting of 37 year old...
Richard Cooey
Richard Wade Cooey II (June 9, 1967 – October 14, 2008) was an American murderer.
Richard Wade Cooey II (June 9, 1967 – October 14, 2008) was an American murderer.
Richard Edwin Fox
Richard Edwin Fox (February 3, 1956 – February 12, 2003) was executed by the state of Ohio for the kidnapping and murder of an 18-year-old college student whom he lured to her death with t...
Richard Edwin Fox (February 3, 1956 – February 12, 2003) was executed by the state of Ohio for the kidnapping and murder of an 18-year-old college student whom he lured to her death with t...
Richard Henyard
Richard Henyard (June 26, 1974 – September 23, 2008) was an American murderer on death row in Florida, convicted for the double murder of 7-year-old Jamilya Lewis and 3-year-old Jasmine Le...
Richard Henyard (June 26, 1974 – September 23, 2008) was an American murderer on death row in Florida, convicted for the double murder of 7-year-old Jamilya Lewis and 3-year-old Jasmine Le...
Richard Longworth
Richard W. Longworth (January 19, 1968 – April 15, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of South Carolina by lethal injection.
Richard W. Longworth (January 19, 1968 – April 15, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of South Carolina by lethal injection.
Riley Dobi Noel
Riley Dobi Noel (May 22, 1972 – July 9, 2004) was a murderer executed for the June 5, 1995 murder of Marcell Young, 17, Malak Hussian, 10, and Mustafa Hussian, 12 – all siblings &nd...
Riley Dobi Noel (May 22, 1972 – July 9, 2004) was a murderer executed for the June 5, 1995 murder of Marcell Young, 17, Malak Hussian, 10, and Mustafa Hussian, 12 – all siblings &nd...
Robbie Lyons
Robbie James Lyons (10 July 1972 – 5 December 2003) was convicted of the 1993 murder of Stephen Wilson Stafford and in 2003 was executed at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Robbie James Lyons (10 July 1972 – 5 December 2003) was convicted of the 1993 murder of Stephen Wilson Stafford and in 2003 was executed at Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Robert Alan Shields, Jr.
Robert Alan Shields, Jr. (January 23, 1975 – August 23, 2005) was a convicted murderer who was executed in the state of Texas for the murder of Paula Stiner on September 21, 1994.
Robert Alan Shields, Jr. (January 23, 1975 – August 23, 2005) was a convicted murderer who was executed in the state of Texas for the murder of Paula Stiner on September 21, 1994.
Robert Anderson (child murderer)
Robert James Anderson (May 29, 1966 – July 20, 2006) was an American criminal convicted and executed for the murder of a five-year-old girl.
Robert James Anderson (May 29, 1966 – July 20, 2006) was an American criminal convicted and executed for the murder of a five-year-old girl.
Robert Anthony Buell
Robert Anthony Buell was a former Akron, Ohio Planning Department worker, convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Krista Lea Harrison on July 17, 1982.
Robert Anthony Buell was a former Akron, Ohio Planning Department worker, convicted of the murder of 11-year-old Krista Lea Harrison on July 17, 1982.
Robert Comer
Robert Charles Comer (14 December 1956 – 22 May 2007) was convicted and sentenced to death by lethal injection by the state of Arizona in 1988 for the murder of his neighbors, Larry Pritch...
Robert Charles Comer (14 December 1956 – 22 May 2007) was convicted and sentenced to death by lethal injection by the state of Arizona in 1988 for the murder of his neighbors, Larry Pritch...
Robert Dale Rowell
Robert Dale Rowell (April 8, 1955 – November 15, 2005) was a murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Texas.
Robert Dale Rowell (April 8, 1955 – November 15, 2005) was a murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Texas.
Rocky Barton
Rocky Barton (July 28, 1956 – July 12, 2006) was executed by the State of Ohio on July 12, 2006 for the murder of his wife, 43-year-old Kimbirli Jo Barton, at their home in Waynesville, Ohio.
Rocky Barton (July 28, 1956 – July 12, 2006) was executed by the State of Ohio on July 12, 2006 for the murder of his wife, 43-year-old Kimbirli Jo Barton, at their home in Waynesville, Ohio.
Roland Sundahl
Roland Dean Sundahl (died April 30, 1952) was an American murderer, electrocuted in Nebraska's electric chair for the abduction and murder of Bonnie Lou Merrill.
Roland Dean Sundahl (died April 30, 1952) was an American murderer, electrocuted in Nebraska's electric chair for the abduction and murder of Bonnie Lou Merrill.
Ronald Ray Howard
Ronald Ray Howard (July 22, 1973 – October 6, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Texas.
Ronald Ray Howard (July 22, 1973 – October 6, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Texas.
Ronnie Lee Gardner
Ronnie Lee Gardner (January 16, 1961 – June 18, 2010) was an American criminal who received the death penalty for murder in 1985, and was executed by firing squad by the state of Utah in 2010.
Ronnie Lee Gardner (January 16, 1961 – June 18, 2010) was an American criminal who received the death penalty for murder in 1985, and was executed by firing squad by the state of Utah in 2010.
Scott Andrew Mink
Scott Andrew Mink (October 13, 1963 – July 20, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio.
Scott Andrew Mink (October 13, 1963 – July 20, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio.
Scott Hain
Scott Allen Hain (2 June 1970 – 3 April 2003) was the last person executed in the United States for crimes committed by the offender as a minor.
Scott Allen Hain (2 June 1970 – 3 April 2003) was the last person executed in the United States for crimes committed by the offender as a minor.
Sedley Alley
Sedley Alley (August 16, 1955 – June 28, 2006) was convicted of abducting, raping, and murdering 19-year-old United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Suzanne Marie Collins near Naval Air ...
Sedley Alley (August 16, 1955 – June 28, 2006) was convicted of abducting, raping, and murdering 19-year-old United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal Suzanne Marie Collins near Naval Air ...
Shannon Charles Thomas
Shannon Charles Thomas (July 27, 1971 – November 16, 2005) was a murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Texas.
Shannon Charles Thomas (July 27, 1971 – November 16, 2005) was a murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of Texas.
Shawn Paul Humphries
Shawn Paul Humphries (October 19, 1971 – December 2, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of South Carolina.
Shawn Paul Humphries (October 19, 1971 – December 2, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of South Carolina.
Stanley Williams
Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was a leader of the Crips, a notorious American street gang which had its roots in South Central Los Angeles in 1969.
Stanley Tookie Williams III (December 29, 1953 – December 13, 2005) was a leader of the Crips, a notorious American street gang which had its roots in South Central Los Angeles in 1969.
Stephen Allan Vrabel
Stephen Allen Vrabel, (October 15, 1956 - July 14, 2004), was a murderer voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio on July 14, 2004.
Stephen Allen Vrabel, (October 15, 1956 - July 14, 2004), was a murderer voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio on July 14, 2004.
Stephen Anthony Mobley
Stephen Anthony Mobley, a 39-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Georgia on March 1, 2005.
Stephen Anthony Mobley, a 39-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Georgia on March 1, 2005.
Stephen Wayne Anderson
Stephen Wayne Anderson (July 8, 1953 – January 29, 2002) was an American murderer who was executed in California's San Quentin State Prison by lethal injection in 2002.
Stephen Wayne Anderson (July 8, 1953 – January 29, 2002) was an American murderer who was executed in California's San Quentin State Prison by lethal injection in 2002.
Steven Michael Woods, Jr.
Steven Michael Woods, Jr. is an American currently on death row in the state of Texas.
Steven Michael Woods, Jr. is an American currently on death row in the state of Texas.
Steven Oken
Steven Howard Oken (January 22, 1962 – June 17, 2004) was an American murderer who was executed in Maryland by lethal injection in 2004.
Steven Howard Oken (January 22, 1962 – June 17, 2004) was an American murderer who was executed in Maryland by lethal injection in 2004.
Steven Van McHone
Steven Van McHone (March 23, 1970 – November 11, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Steven Van McHone (March 23, 1970 – November 11, 2005) was a murderer executed by the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Teresa Lewis
Teresa Wilson Bean Lewis was an American who was the only woman on death row in Virginia prior to her execution.
Teresa Wilson Bean Lewis was an American who was the only woman on death row in Virginia prior to her execution.
Terry D. Clark
Terry Doug Clark (May 17, 1956 – November 6, 2001) was convicted of the murder of nine-year-old Dena Lynn Gore.
Terry Doug Clark (May 17, 1956 – November 6, 2001) was convicted of the murder of nine-year-old Dena Lynn Gore.
Terry Jess Dennis
Terry Jess Dennis, an inmate of the Nevada State Prison, was one of those voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada on August 12, 2004, at the ag...
Terry Jess Dennis, an inmate of the Nevada State Prison, was one of those voluntarily executed by lethal injection at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City, Nevada on August 12, 2004, at the ag...
Timothy Carr
Timothy Don Carr (May 30, 1970 – January 25, 2005), a 34-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Georgia on Ja...
Timothy Don Carr (May 30, 1970 – January 25, 2005), a 34-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Georgia on Ja...
Timothy McVeigh
Timothy James McVeigh was a United States Army veteran and security guard who detonated a truck bomb in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.
Timothy James McVeigh was a United States Army veteran and security guard who detonated a truck bomb in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995.
Tommie Hughes
Tom Andrew Hughes (or Tommie as he was known)(August 15, 1974 – March 15, 2006) was a convicted murderer.
Tom Andrew Hughes (or Tommie as he was known)(August 15, 1974 – March 15, 2006) was a convicted murderer.
Wanda Jean Allen
Wanda Jean Allen (August 17, 1959 – January 11, 2001) was sentenced to death in 1988 for the murder of Gloria Jean Leathers, 29.
Wanda Jean Allen (August 17, 1959 – January 11, 2001) was sentenced to death in 1988 for the murder of Gloria Jean Leathers, 29.
Wesley Baker
Wesley Eugene Baker (March 26, 1958 – December 5, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by the U.S. state of Maryland.
Wesley Eugene Baker (March 26, 1958 – December 5, 2005) was a convicted murderer executed by the U.S. state of Maryland.
William Dillard Powell
William Dillard Powell (September 25, 1946 – March 11, 2005), a 58-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 11, 2005.
William Dillard Powell (September 25, 1946 – March 11, 2005), a 58-year-old white male, was executed by lethal injection at the Central Prison in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 11, 2005.
William Earl Lynd
William Earl Lynd (January 1955 - May 6, 2008 in Jackson, Georgia) was an American murderer.
William Earl Lynd (January 1955 - May 6, 2008 in Jackson, Georgia) was an American murderer.
William G. Zuern, Jr.
William G. Zuern (December 5, 1958 – June 8, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy working as a corrections officer in the county jail.
William G. Zuern (December 5, 1958 – June 8, 2004) was executed by the State of Ohio for the murder of a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy working as a corrections officer in the county jail.
William Smith (murderer)
William Henry Smith (October 28, 1957 – March 8, 2005) was executed by the state of Ohio for the rape and murder of 47-year-old Mary Virginia Bradford of Cincinnati, Ohio, that occurred on Septe...
William Henry Smith (October 28, 1957 – March 8, 2005) was executed by the state of Ohio for the rape and murder of 47-year-old Mary Virginia Bradford of Cincinnati, Ohio, that occurred on Septe...
Willie Brown, Jr.
Willie Brown, Jr. (November 24, 1944 – April 21, 2006), was sentenced to death on November 15, 1983 by the Martin County, North Carolina Superior Court for the March 6, 1983 murder of Vall...
Willie Brown, Jr. (November 24, 1944 – April 21, 2006), was sentenced to death on November 15, 1983 by the Martin County, North Carolina Superior Court for the March 6, 1983 murder of Vall...
Willie Williams (murderer)
William James "Flip" Williams, Jr. was a was a wrongfully convicted man murdered by Mighty Whitey State of Ohio executed by lethal injection in the city of Youngstown, Ohio.
William James "Flip" Williams, Jr. was a was a wrongfully convicted man murdered by Mighty Whitey State of Ohio executed by lethal injection in the city of Youngstown, Ohio.
Ángel Maturino Reséndiz
Angel Maturino Reséndiz, aka The Railroad Killer/The Railway Killer, was an itinerant Mexican serial killer responsible for as many as thirty murders across the United States and Mexico du...
Angel Maturino Reséndiz, aka The Railroad Killer/The Railway Killer, was an itinerant Mexican serial killer responsible for as many as thirty murders across the United States and Mexico du...
Ángel Nieves Díaz
Ángel Nieves Díaz (August 31, 1951 – December 13, 2006) was a Puerto Rican convict who was executed by lethal injection in Raiford, Florida.
Ángel Nieves Díaz (August 31, 1951 – December 13, 2006) was a Puerto Rican convict who was executed by lethal injection in Raiford, Florida.
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