David Herman #999003; April 2, 1997

It was horrible and inexcusable for me to take the life of your loved one and to hurt so many mentally and physically. I am here because I took a life and killing is wrong by an individual and by the state, and I am sorry we are here but if my death gives you peace and closure then this is all worthwhile. To all of my friends and family, I love you and I am going home -

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For more information, please see this Mike Graczyk article

John K. Barefield #844; March 12, 1997

Tell Mama I love her.

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Please see these Houston Chronicle and New York Times articles for more information about the crime, the execution, and the later days of one of Barefield's accomplices

Richard Brimage, Jr. #899; February 10, 1997

Not from me but I have a message to you from God. Save the children. Find one who needs help and make a small sacrifice of your own wealth and save the innocent ones. They are the key for making the world a better place.

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For additional information, please see this Associated Press article

Joe F. Gonzales, Jr. #999177; September 18, 1996

There are people all over the world who face things worse than death on a daily basis, and in that sense I consider myself lucky.

I cannot find the words to express the sadness I feel for bringing this hurt and pain on my loved ones.

I will not ask forgiveness for the decisions I have made in this judicial process, only acceptance.

God bless you all.

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For additional information about Gonzales's short stay on the Walls Unit, please see this Associated Press article

Kenneth Granviel #533; February 27, 1996

No

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For additional information, please see this Houston Chronicle article

Leo Jenkins #967; February 9, 1996

I just want to say I believe in Jesus Christ. I'm sorry for the Kelleys' loss, but this will not bring their children back. The state is wrong to execute me. There is no way to justify this. Tell mama I love her. I'm ready, man.

[The dying man coughed and breathed heavily. He mouthed ""I love you" to his girlfriend]

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For additional information, please see this Houston Chronicle article

James Briddle #711; December 12, 1995

Briddle declined to make a final statement

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For more information about Briddle's crime and his life in prison, please see this Houston Chronicle article