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September 22, 2009

last words

In the preceding post, we quote from the Houston Chronicle OpEd which suggests Cameron Todd Willingham was innocent when he was put down by lethal injection ... Cameron Todd Willingham's last words are available at the Texas DOC.  Remember that this statement is being made as he is being strapped down to the gurney:

"Yeah. The only statement I want to make is that I am an innocent man - convicted of a crime I did not commit. I have been persecuted for 12 years for something I did not do. From God's dust I came and to dust I will return - so the earth shall become my throne. I gotta go, road dog. I love you Gabby. [Remaining portion of statement omitted due to profanity.]
Sep 22, 2009 11:01:35 AM | ACTUAL INNOCENCE, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
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