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Post by Rev. Agave on Jan 15, 2010 12:04:13 GMT -6
#1--1/7/10--OH--Vernon Smith--37 yrs old
Last Meal:
He fasted from sunrise to sunset before eating a meal of whole and chopped dates and hot tea with lemon and honey. He also received olive oil to groom his beard and a "miswak" stick, a twig from the Peelu tree commonly used in Muslim countries to clean the teeth.
Dates are recommended in the Islamic faith to consume when ending a fast.
#2--1/7/10--TX -Kenneth Mosley--51 yrs old
Last Meal:
An assortment of fried foods, including three pieces of chicken, two pork chops, a cheeseburger, 10 pieces of bacon, french fries, okra, green tomatoes and apple cobbler.
#3--1/7/10--LA--Gerald Bordelon--47 yrs old
Last Meal:
Fried sac-a-lait, crawfish étouffée, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and cookies.
#4--1/12/10--TX--Gary Johnson--59 yrs old
Last Meal:
Unknown
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See Rob's post below--Clark says for his last meal, Johnson has requested a po-boy sandwich, milk chocolate, Coke or Dr. Pepper and a cherry or apple pastry.
#5--1/14/10--OK--Julius Young--60 yrs old
Last Meal:
Sirloin steak, a baked potato, onion rings, a tossed salad and a Coke.
#6--2/8/10--OH--Mark Brown--37 yrs old
Last Meal:
Brown began eating his special meal, which consisted of steak, onion rings with ketchup, a double bacon cheeseburger with french fries, cake, ice cream, potato chips and a two-liter bottle of orange soda. It was reported that he finished most of his meal, but did not touch the steak.
#7--2/16/10--FL--Martin Grossman--45 yrs old
Last Meal:
Although Grossman initially ordered peanut butter and banana cookies from the canteen with an ice tea, he added a chicken sandwich and substituted fruit punch. He finished the entire last meal.
#8--3/2/10--TX--Michael Sigala--32 yrs old
Last Meal:
Deep-fried burritos and chocolate pudding
#9--3/11/10--TX--Joshua Maxwell--31 yrs old
Last Meal:
Maxwell’s final meal consists of six pieces of fried chicken with ketchup, three bacon cheeseburgers, six red Mountain Dews, a brownie, and french fries.
#10--3/16/10--OH--Lawrence Reynolds--43 yrs old
Last Meal:
The condemned man ordered a large last meal: a porterhouse steak with A1 sauce, pork chops with barbecue sauce, jumbo fried shrimp with cocktail sauce, fried mozzarella sticks, French fries, onion rings, fried mushrooms, chocolate fudge, black cherries, black walnuts and a Dr Pepper.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2010 12:49:37 GMT -6
#1--1/7/10--OH--Vernon Smith--37 yrs oldLast Meal: He fasted from sunrise to sunset before eating a meal of whole and chopped dates and hot tea with lemon and honey. He also received olive oil to groom his beard and a "miswak" stick, a twig from the Peelu tree commonly used in Muslim countries to clean the teeth. Dates are recommended in the Islamic faith to consume when ending a fast. #2--1/7/10--TX -Kenneth Mosley--51 yrs oldLast Meal: An assortment of fried foods, including three pieces of chicken, two pork chops, a cheeseburger, 10 pieces of bacon, french fries, okra, green tomatoes and apple cobbler. #3--1/7/10--LA--Gerald Bordelon--47 yrs oldLast Meal: Fried sac-a-lait, crawfish étouffée, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and cookies. #4--1/12/10--TX--Gary Johnson--59 yrs oldLast Meal: Unknown #5--1/14/10--OK--Julius Young--60 yrs oldLast Meal: Sirloin steak, a baked potato, onion rings, a tossed salad and a Coke. He wouldnt want to be hanged after that meal,dang!!!that could get messy. |
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Post by Rob on Jan 15, 2010 17:36:38 GMT -6
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Post by Rev. Agave on Jan 15, 2010 18:01:34 GMT -6
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Post by Rob on Jan 15, 2010 20:39:45 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2010 23:08:14 GMT -6
You might find an interesting bit on condemned prisoners last meals in a book called "Compelled, All About Justice" by Wes Lloyd on Amazon.com or B&N.com. This guy has the answer to fixing crime in the US and I think you all would love it!
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Post by Potassium_Pixie on Jan 23, 2010 0:31:30 GMT -6
Why the hell should people that are about to be executed get ANY last meals? Did their VICTIMS get a last meal?
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Post by The Tipsy Broker on Jan 23, 2010 6:03:52 GMT -6
In pre-modern Europe, granting the condemned a last meal has roots in superstition: a meal was a highly symbolic social act. Accepting freely offered food symbolized making peace with the host. The guest agreed tacitly to take an oath of truce and symbolically abjured all vengeance. Consequentially, in accepting the last meal the condemned was believed to forgive the executioner, the judge, and witnesses.
Lifted from Wiki but you get the picture.
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Post by Rev. Agave on Feb 8, 2010 9:21:48 GMT -6
#6--2/8/10--OH--Mark Brown--37 yrs old
Last Meal:
Brown began eating his special meal, which consisted of steak, onion rings with ketchup, a double bacon cheeseburger with french fries, cake, ice cream, potato chips and a two-liter bottle of orange soda. It was reported that he finished most of his meal, but did not touch the steak.
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Post by dude on Feb 12, 2010 0:21:25 GMT -6
Wow! I missed that execution. Guess things are going well for the new protocol.
I just cannot imagine wolfing down the insane amount of food that most prisoners manage, honestly. That Mark Brown guy didn't eat too much.
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Post by nate on Feb 16, 2010 12:46:51 GMT -6
If I were having a last meal I wouls probably just drink some water and coffee. I would not be hungry at a serious time. Like my death.
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Post by Rob on Feb 16, 2010 16:16:07 GMT -6
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Post by dude on Feb 16, 2010 21:18:36 GMT -6
If I were having a last meal, I agree, I likely wouldn't be hungry. I was just reading about Muhammad's execution, and the 7 deep breaths he took, and it almost sounded clinically like panic attacks I've had, and frankly, I'd be scared about even that (not being under enough, and feeling that occur). I'd love to be able to gorge on Papa John's and fro yo, but I couldn't eat it in the end.
I would want real food of some sort, just to cleanse all the prison food out of my body. Canteen honestly doesn't sound bad. Twinkies and Sprite are real enough.
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Post by The Tipsy Broker on Feb 17, 2010 3:19:39 GMT -6
Im going to go against the grain here and suggest many would enjoy a last meal. Think about it, you've had nothing but prison food for years and small amounts too - the same boring stuff day in day out. (And well deserved too). I think even those who think they couldn't manage a final meal would demolish a few Big Macs, Wendy's *insert favourite meal here* if they were offered one. I certainly would, death around the corner or not |
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Post by brumsongs on Feb 17, 2010 8:34:29 GMT -6
Why the hell should people that are about to be executed get ANY last meals? Did their VICTIMS get a last meal? Er, yes. |
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Post by Californian on Feb 17, 2010 8:47:20 GMT -6
Why the hell should people that are about to be executed get ANY last meals? Did their VICTIMS get a last meal? Er, yes. Yes, Ben, they did. But let's note the rather unsubtle difference-they didn't know it was their last meal.  |
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Post by Rev. Agave on Feb 17, 2010 8:59:23 GMT -6
#7--2/16/10--FL--Martin Grossman--45 yrs old
Last Meal:
Although Grossman initially ordered peanut butter and banana cookies from the canteen with an ice tea, he added a chicken sandwich and substituted fruit punch. He finished the entire last meal.
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Post by honeyroastedpeanut on Feb 17, 2010 9:22:40 GMT -6
Yes, Ben, they did. But let's note the rather unsubtle difference-they didn't know it was their last meal. I know that many people here bring forward this argument but would you really want to know when you have to die (just out of curiosity)? I'm not saying that the victims had it easier but I surely wouldn't want to know when the time has come. |
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Post by brumsongs on Feb 17, 2010 11:16:51 GMT -6
Yes, Ben, they did. But let's note the rather unsubtle difference-they didn't know it was their last meal. Which would have made it rather more enjoyable I should think. |
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Post by Rev. Agave on Mar 3, 2010 9:53:17 GMT -6
#8--3/2/10--TX--Michael Sigala--32 yrs old
Last Meal:
Deep-fried burritos and chocolate pudding
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2010 12:47:06 GMT -6
Those of you that said you would not have a last meal are not talking a load of rubbish. They have been banged up for years and had crapy prison food for years. They have choice to eat what they like. It might take their mind off the up coming event by tasting food that they havent had for years.
I think you would take up the chance of a last meal, dont you. Its easy to say you wouldnt, sitting infront of a computer, with you fridge round the corner.
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Post by Rev. Agave on Mar 7, 2010 12:54:55 GMT -6
Those of you that said you would not have a last meal are not talking a load of rubbish. They have been banged up for years and had crapy prison food for years. They have choice to eat what they like. It might take their mind off the up coming event by tasting food that they havent had for years. I think you would take up the chance of a last meal, dont you. Its easy to say you wouldnt, sitting infront of a computer, with you fridge round the corner. I'd be too scared and nervous to eat. Indeed, in college, I got too nervous to eat before a final exam. I don't think I would have any sort of appetite before my execution. I'd probably be nauseous. |
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Post by Rev. Agave on Mar 12, 2010 21:37:01 GMT -6
#9--3/11/10--TX--Joshua Maxwell--31 yrs old
Final Meal:
Maxwell’s final meal consists of six pieces of fried chicken with ketchup, three bacon cheeseburgers, six red Mountain Dews, a brownie, and french fries.
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Post by Californian on Mar 12, 2010 21:43:08 GMT -6
#9--3/11/10--TX--Joshua Maxwell--31 yrs oldFinal Meal: Maxwell’s final meal consists of six pieces of fried chicken with ketchup, three bacon cheeseburgers, six red Mountain Dews, a brownie, and french fries. You still on Maui, Erick? |
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Post by Rev. Agave on Mar 12, 2010 23:13:32 GMT -6
#9--3/11/10--TX--Joshua Maxwell--31 yrs oldFinal Meal: Maxwell’s final meal consists of six pieces of fried chicken with ketchup, three bacon cheeseburgers, six red Mountain Dews, a brownie, and french fries. You still on Maui, Erick? Just got here last night. Spent the day on the beach getting some badly needed sun and went for a kick-ass drive. Now I'm sitting outside on the belcony looking at the ocean (sun just set). I'll be here until a week from next Monday. Going out for crab legs in a bit. It is so nice to get out of Milwaukee! |
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Post by rayozz on Mar 13, 2010 2:08:06 GMT -6
#9--3/11/10--TX--Joshua Maxwell--31 yrs oldFinal Meal: Maxwell’s final meal consists of six pieces of fried chicken with ketchup, three bacon cheeseburgers, six red Mountain Dews, a brownie, and french fries. I would be expecting 6 pieces of KFC, burgers from Maccas or Burger King. It must be disappointing if they came from the prison kitchen. Rayozz |
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Post by Lauren on Mar 15, 2010 8:44:34 GMT -6
I may be inhumane for saying this, but don't you think last meals are like a complete waste of money and food? Considering they will die within hours before even getting a chance to digest it? I think this service would be of more use if the money for DR inmates on their last meal would be given to homeless shelters, or families who need the food. But that's just my opinion.
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Post by The Tipsy Broker on Mar 15, 2010 9:07:03 GMT -6
I may be inhumane for saying this, but don't you think last meals are like a complete waste of money and food? Considering they will die within hours before even getting a chance to digest it? I think this service would be of more use if the money for DR inmates on their last meal would be given to homeless shelters, or families who need the food. But that's just my opinion. One inmate did try to offer his last meal to a homeless person. Can't recall his name now but I think it was a pizza he asked be given to a homeless guy. Alas it was turned down. Edit to adit, found him: Philip Workman declined a special meal for himself, but he asked for a large vegetarian pizza to be given to a homeless person in Nashville, Tennessee. This request was denied by the prison, but carried out by others across the country Edit to add found it: Philip Workman declined a special meal for himself, but he asked for a large vegetarian pizza to be given to a homeless person in Nashville, Tennessee. This request was denied by the prison, but carried out by others across the country |
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Post by josephdphillips on Mar 15, 2010 11:17:21 GMT -6
I may be inhumane for saying this, but don't you think last meals are like a complete waste of money and food? Considering they will die within hours before even getting a chance to digest it? I think this service would be of more use if the money for DR inmates on their last meal would be given to homeless shelters, or families who need the food. But that's just my opinion. Good question. If we were worried about his humanity, we wouldn't be executing him in the first place. This last meal nonsense is therefore hypocritical. |
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Post by ltdc on Mar 15, 2010 17:15:49 GMT -6
I may be inhumane for saying this, but don't you think last meals are like a complete waste of money and food? Considering they will die within hours before even getting a chance to digest it? I think this service would be of more use if the money for DR inmates on their last meal would be given to homeless shelters, or families who need the food. But that's just my opinion. you're right. why not a last BJ instead?  he'd probably dance to the chair. ;D |
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he'd probably dance to the chair. ;D
