Raphael Holiday #999419; November 18, 2015

Yes, I would like to thank all of my supporters and loved ones.  I love you, love y’all, always going to be with y’all.  Thank you Warden.


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Licho Escamilla #999432; October 14, 2015

Shelby, God bless your heart.  To my family, I love them and everybody that showed support.  Thank you to all of my cousins and aunts and uncles that showed support and that prayed for me.  From California to New York thank you for all of your support.  Pope Francis, God’s children has asked the State of Texas to switch my death sentence to life in prison.  But the State of Texas has refused to listen to God’s children, they will have to take that up with God.  Let everyone know it’s not over.  To Wesley Ruiz aka Slope, keep your head up, keep your faith in God.  To my family I love y’all.  That’s it Warden.


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Juan Garcia #999360; October 6, 2015

(Spanish) To the Solano family, I want to tell them to forgive me. While I am still alive I bring suffer to you all.  The harm that I did to your dad and husband, I hope this brings you closure to all of you.  I never wanted to hurt any of you all.  I received your card and I want to thank you all.

(English) For my family I love you all very much.  No matter what, remember my promise, no matter what, I will always be with you, please keep my promise.

(Spanish) To Maricela I want to pass my spirit to my mother-in-law, I leave you all with peace.

(English) I love you all, Warden I’m ready.

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Daniel Lopez #999555; August 12, 2015

I would like to thank you.  I hope this execution helps my family and also the victim’s family.  This was never meant to be, sure beyond my power. I can only walk the path before me and make the best of it.  I am sorry for putting y’all through this.  I am sorry, I love you.  I am ready.  May we all go to Heaven.  Thank you Warden Jones.


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Gregory Russeau #999430; June 18, 2015

Yes, I would like to thank my family and friends for what y’all have done for me.  Thank you for being here with me that I do not have to transition alone.  I have peace.  To my daughter, I love you, to my grandbabies, sisters and brothers, I love you.  I am ready to go home


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Lester Bower #000764; June 3, 2015

Much has been written about this case, not all of it has been the truth. But the time is over and now it is time to move on. I want to thank my attorneys for all that they have done. The have afforded me the last quarter of a century. I would like to thank my wife, my daughters, family and friends for unwavering support, and all of the letters and well wishes over the years. Now it is time to pass on. I have fought the good fight, I held the faith. I am not going to say goodbye, I will simply say until we meet again. I love you very, very much. Thank you Warden.


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Derrick Charles #999451; May 12, 2015

I'm ready to go home.


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Manuel Garza #999434; April 15, 2015

Thank you for being here. I am sorry for all of the pain that I have caused my family, friends, and extended family. Especially to the Police Officers, I know you probably hate me. What happened between me and Rocky happened too fast. I didn't know what happened. I wish y'all peace and love. I hope you have found God just like I have. God bless y'all. I will see you on the other side. I love you.


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Kent W. Sprouse #999471; April 9, 2015

I would like to apologize to the Moreno family and the Steinfeldt family for all of the trouble I have caused them. I would like to apologize to my family for all of the trouble that I have caused them. I would also like to thank my family for all of their support. I guess that’s it.


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Manuel Vasquez #999336; March 11, 2015

Yes sir, I want to say I love you to all my family and friends. Thank you Lord for your mercy and unconditional love. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.


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Donald Newbury #999403; February 4, 2015

That each new indignity defeats only the body. Pampering the spirit with obscure merit. I love you all, that's it.


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Robert Ladd #999237; January 29, 2015

Joanna I really love and care about her, I appreciate her.  There is a drawing that I forgot to tell you about, send it to Stacy.  Art, I appreciate you.  Joanna, tell my family I love them all.  Trix I love you too. 

Teresa I am really sorry, please don’t have hate in your heart.  I really feel like this.  I hope you can find peace in your heart and happiness.  A revenge death won’t get you anything.  Joanna, I love you.  Let’s ride.

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Arnold Prieto #999149; January 21, 2015

There are no endings, only beginnings. Love yall, see you soon.


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