Rodrigo Hernandez, #999474; January 26, 2012

Yes, I want to tell everybody that I love everybody. Keep your heads up. We are all family, people of God Almighty. We're all good. I'm ready.

Are they already doing it? I'm gonna go to sleep. See you later. This stuff stings*, man almighty.

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For more information about Hernandez's crimes and execution, please see this Houston Chronicle article

*There is disagreement between media witnesses and TDCJ officials about whether Hernandez said "stings" or "stinks".

Esequel Banda #863; December 11, 1995

Dizzy.

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For more information about Banda and the crime the devil made him do, please see this Associated Press article.

Hai Vuong #904; December 7, 1995

I thank God that he died for my sins on the cross, and I thank Him for saving my soul, so I will know when my body lays back in the grave, my soul goes to be with the Lord. Praise God. I hope whoever hears my voice tonight will turn to the Lord. I give my spirit back to Him. Praise the Lord. Praise Jesus. Hallelujah.

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For more information on Vuong and his execution, the first of an Asian-American since the ban on capital punishment was lifted, please see this Houston Chronicle article

Bernard Amos #926; December 6, 1995

I just say in this case the state of Texas made a big mistake. It doesn't do any good to have a lawyer. Fifty percent of the cases go before the Court of Criminal Appeals. They only hear the white ones. May the grace of God have mercy on them.

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For more information, please see this Associated Press article (via the Houston Chronicle)

Harold Lane #745; October 4, 1995

I have everlasting peace now and I'm ready.... Me and mama. Me and mama.

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For additional information about the execution of Harold Lane, the 100th inmate put to death in Texas since the reinstatement of the death penalty, please see this Houston Chronicle article

Carl Johnson #633; September 19, 1995

I want the world to know that I’m innocent and that I’ve found peace. Let’s ride.

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For a lengthy and fascinating retelling of Mr. Johnson's trial and appeals, including a discussion of his trial lawyer's incompetence and propensity to sleep during proceedings, please read this piece from one of his appeals lawyers.

Vernon Sattiewhite #857; August 15, 1995

I would like to say – I just hope Ms. Fielder is happy now. I would like to thank my lawyer, Nancy, for her help on my case and for being with me now.

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For additional information, please see this Houston Chronicle article