SettingsPeople executed by Texas
Betty Lou Beets
Betty Lou Beets (March 12, 1937 – February 24, 2000) was a murderer executed in the U.S. state of Texas.
Betty Lou Beets (March 12, 1937 – February 24, 2000) was a murderer executed in the U.S. state of Texas.
Bill Longley (gunfighter)
William Preston Longley, also known as Wild Bill Longley, was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter noted for his ruthless nature, speed with a gun, quick temper, and unpredictable de...
William Preston Longley, also known as Wild Bill Longley, was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter noted for his ruthless nature, speed with a gun, quick temper, and unpredictable de...
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...
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...
Carlos DeLuna
Carlos DeLuna was an American man who was convicted of murder and executed by the State of Texas for the killing of a 24-year-old gas station attendant on the evening of February 4, 1983.
Carlos DeLuna was an American man who was convicted of murder and executed by the State of Texas for the killing of a 24-year-old gas station attendant on the evening of February 4, 1983.
Charles Brooks, Jr.
Charles Brooks, Jr., was a convicted murderer who was the first person in the United States to be executed using lethal injection.
Charles Brooks, Jr., was a convicted murderer who was the first person in the United States to be executed using lethal injection.
Chipita Rodriguez
Josefa "Chipita" Rodriguez (December 30, 1799? - November 13, 1863) was convicted of murder and hanged in San Patricio County, Texas at the age of 63.
Josefa "Chipita" Rodriguez (December 30, 1799? - November 13, 1863) was convicted of murder and hanged in San Patricio County, Texas at the age of 63.
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.
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.
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 ...
Genaro Ruiz Camacho
Genaro Ruiz Camacho, Jr. (September 14, 1954 – August 26, 1998), aka Geno Camacho, was a cannabis smuggler in Texas who was linked to five murders and eventually executed by the stat...
Genaro Ruiz Camacho, Jr. (September 14, 1954 – August 26, 1998), aka Geno Camacho, was a cannabis smuggler in Texas who was linked to five murders and eventually executed by the stat...
George Hassell
George Jefferson Hassell (July, 1888 – February 10, 1928) was a convicted mass murderer who murdered his wife and eight children (ranging in age between two and twenty-one years old) on De...
George Jefferson Hassell (July, 1888 – February 10, 1928) was a convicted mass murderer who murdered his wife and eight children (ranging in age between two and twenty-one years old) on De...
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.
James Autry
James David Autry was a convicted murderer in the U.S. state of Texas, executed by lethal injection.
James David Autry was a convicted murderer in the U.S. state of Texas, executed by lethal injection.
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 ...
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.
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.
Johnny Garrett
Johnny Frank Garrett (December 24, 1963 – February 11, 1992) was a Texas inmate executed for the rape and murder of a 76-year-old nun, Tadea Benz, on October 31, 1981.
Johnny Frank Garrett (December 24, 1963 – February 11, 1992) was a Texas inmate executed for the rape and murder of a 76-year-old nun, Tadea Benz, on October 31, 1981.
Joseph Johnson (murderer)
Joseph Johnson, Jr. (d. July 30, 1964, Huntsville Unit, Huntsville, Texas) was an American murderer executed by the state of Texas via the electric chair.
Joseph Johnson, Jr. (d. July 30, 1964, Huntsville Unit, Huntsville, Texas) was an American murderer executed by the state of Texas via the electric chair.
Joseph Paul Jernigan
Joseph Paul Jernigan was a Texas murderer who was killed by lethal injection at 12:31 a.m.
Joseph Paul Jernigan was a Texas murderer who was killed by lethal injection at 12:31 a.m.
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...
Karla Faye Tucker
Karla Faye Tucker (November 18, 1959 – February 3, 1998) was convicted of murder in Texas in 1984 and put to death fourteen years later.
Karla Faye Tucker (November 18, 1959 – February 3, 1998) was convicted of murder in Texas in 1984 and put to death fourteen years later.
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 Edward Gentry
Kenneth Edward Gentry was an American criminal who was executed on April 16, 1997 for the murder of 23-year-old Jimmy Don Ham.
Kenneth Edward Gentry was an American criminal who was executed on April 16, 1997 for the murder of 23-year-old Jimmy Don Ham.
Kenneth McDuff
Kenneth Allen McDuff was an American serial killer suspected of at least 14 murders.
Kenneth Allen McDuff was an American serial killer suspected of at least 14 murders.
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 O'Connor (rapist)
Lawrence O'Connor (d. April 26, 1964, Huntsville Unit, Huntsville, Texas) was a convicted American rapist executed by the state of Texas via the electric chair.
Lawrence O'Connor (d. April 26, 1964, Huntsville Unit, Huntsville, Texas) was a convicted American rapist executed by the state of Texas via the electric chair.
Lists of people executed in Texas
The list of people executed by the U.S. state of Texas, with the exception of 1819-1849, is divided into periods of ten years.
The list of people executed by the U.S. state of Texas, with the exception of 1819-1849, is divided into periods of ten years.
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...
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 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.
Nathan Lee (murderer)
Nathan Lee (d. August 31, 1923, Brazoria County, Texas) was an American murderer executed by the state of Texas via hanging.
Nathan Lee (d. August 31, 1923, Brazoria County, Texas) was an American murderer executed by the state of Texas via hanging.
Odell Barnes (criminal)
Odell Barnes, Jr. (March 22, 1968 – March 1, 2000) was a Texas man convicted of the 1989 murder of Helen Bass.
Odell Barnes, Jr. (March 22, 1968 – March 1, 2000) was a Texas man convicted of the 1989 murder of Helen Bass.
Ponchai Wilkerson
Ponchai Wilkerson (July 15, 1971 – March 14, 2000) (also Ponchai Kamau, Kamau Wilkerson, or Ponchai "Kamau" Wilkerson) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of ...
Ponchai Wilkerson (July 15, 1971 – March 14, 2000) (also Ponchai Kamau, Kamau Wilkerson, or Ponchai "Kamau" Wilkerson) was a convicted murderer executed by lethal injection by the U.S. state of ...
Raymond Hamilton
Raymond Hamilton was a member of the notorious Barrow Gang during the early 1930s.
Raymond Hamilton was a member of the notorious Barrow Gang during the early 1930s.
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...
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 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.
Ronald Clark O'Bryan
Ronald Clark O'Bryan was a murderer from Deer Park, Texas, who was convicted of killing his eight-year-old son Timothy on Halloween, 1974 with cyanide-laced candy in order to claim life insuranc...
Ronald Clark O'Bryan was a murderer from Deer Park, Texas, who was convicted of killing his eight-year-old son Timothy on Halloween, 1974 with cyanide-laced candy in order to claim life insuranc...
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.
Ruben Cantu
Ruben Montoya Cantu (December 5, 1966 – August 24, 1993) was a Texan who was executed for murder.
Ruben Montoya Cantu (December 5, 1966 – August 24, 1993) was a Texan who was executed for murder.
Shaka Sankofa
Shaka Sankofa (born Gary Lee Graham) (September 5, 1963 – June 22, 2000) was a Texas death-row inmate who was sentenced to death at the age of 18 for the murder of fifty-three year-o...
Shaka Sankofa (born Gary Lee Graham) (September 5, 1963 – June 22, 2000) was a Texas death-row inmate who was sentenced to death at the age of 18 for the murder of fifty-three year-o...
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.
Stanley Faulder
Joseph Stanley Faulder was the first Canadian citizen to be executed in the United States since 1952.
Joseph Stanley Faulder was the first Canadian citizen to be executed in the United States since 1952.
Stephen Morin
Stephen Peter Morin (February 19, 1951 – March 13, 1985) was a serial-killer executed by lethal injection by the state of Texas.
Stephen Peter Morin (February 19, 1951 – March 13, 1985) was a serial-killer executed by lethal injection by the state of Texas.
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.
William P. Longley
William Preston Longley (October 6, 1851 – October 11, 1878), also known as Wild Bill Longley, was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter noted for his ruthless nature, speed wit...
William Preston Longley (October 6, 1851 – October 11, 1878), also known as Wild Bill Longley, was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter noted for his ruthless nature, speed wit...
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...