why do you want to be executed uh I have to be welcome to a chilling exploration into the final wishes of death row inmates but a bunch of stum therefore these proceedings are now somebody who was raped in this video we delve into the poignant and sometimes disturbing last requests of those who face the ultimate penalty with 11 gripping stories that take us through feelings of remorse Defiance and curiosity we get a rare glimpse into the minds of individuals confronting their last moments join us as we uncover the final wishes of those who walked the
dark path of Crime and Punishment as we check out everyone from the favorite food of the monster who raped a nun to the gruesome family Killer's final request number 11 Johnny Frank Garrett Johnny Frank Garrett's life and tragic death remain surrounded by mystery and ongoing debate born on December 24th 1963 Garrett became Infamous for the murder of sister tadia Benz a Catholic nun from Amarillo Texas in 1981 at just 17 years old Garrett was accused of the brutal crime which included the rape and murder of sister tadia who was 76 at the time the crime
occurred in the Saint Francis Convent right across the street from Garrett's home which aroused further sus suspicion Garrett was arrested and quickly convicted after facing a lengthy trial he was sentenced to death despite a temporary reprieve in 1992 following a plea for clemency from Pope John Paul II Garrett's death sentence was upheld his case sparked controversy especially after claims of innocence and multiple personalities due to Childhood abuse were raised his supporters felt his conviction was based on flawed evidence and legal Mis steps on February 11th 1992 Johnny Frank Garrett was executed by lethal injection at
the age of 28 his final meal request was modest ice cream while official reports state that Garrett did not make a last statement some accounts suggest his final words were I'd like to thank my family for loving me and taking care of me the rest of the world can kiss my everloving ass his case remains a striking example of the complexities and flaws of the just jce system with some continuing to argue for his innocence Garrett's story has also been explored in documentaries and films further fueling the debate on whether Justice was truly served in
his case number 10 Jeffrey David Matthews Jeffrey David Matthews journey to death row began with a tragic and brutal crime that shocked his community born on September 28th 1972 Matthews became involved in a gruesome murder on January 27th 1994 alongside an accomplice named Tracy Dyer the pair had planned to Rob matthews's elderly great uncle Otis Earl short but things turned deadly when Matthews shot Otis in the head with a 45 caliber pistol meanwhile Dyer attacked Otis's wife Minnie slashing her throat after stealing money and firearms from the home the pair fled the scene leaving Otis
dead and many severely injured though she later died of natural causes evidence quickly linked Matthews to the crime including the murder weapon buried near his home and prescription medication found in his possession Dyer initially convicted and sentenced to life without parole later recanted his testimony asserting Matthews innocence but the damage was done matthews's case went through numerous appeals but the final outcome remained unchanged Matthews was executed by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary at the age of 38 in his final moments he thanked his family for their support and even cracked a joke about
the governor not yet calling his last words were a mix of humor and gratitude offering a final glimpse into the complex man facing his last moments matthews's case much like others raised critical questions about the justice system the effectiveness of appeals and the broader ethical issues surrounding Capal capital punishment number nine alen wos alen waros name is forever tied to one of the most disturbing crime sprees in American history born in 1956 waros became notorious for her brutal series of murders that occurred along Florida's highways between 1989 and 1990 as one of the few female
serial killers her case was unique and horrifying waros killed seven men all of whom were clients she met while working as a prostitute each victim aged between 40 and 65 was shot and robbed waros claimed these men had assaulted her and in her mind the killings were acts of self-defense her first victim Richard mallerie met his end in November 1989 waros insisted mallerie had raped her which led to his death this pattern continued with other victims including David Spears Charles aradan and Troy buus the gruesome details of each murder only added to her notoriety eventually
she was caught after a witness provided descriptions of her and her accomplice tyria Moore woses fingerprint was found on a pawn shop receipt which connected her to the crime scene after being arrested waros confessed to the murders framing them as necessary acts to protect herself her trial was filled with drama with mental health experts diagnosing her with borderline personality disorder despite these claims waros was convicted and sentenced to death for over a decade she languished on death row at the Florida state prison her behavior became increasingly erratic and she claimed her food was tampered with
in an effort to drive her to suicide on October 9th 2002 waros was executed by lethal injection her final words were chilling yes I would just like to say I'm sailing with The Rock and I'll be back like Independence Day with Jesus June 6th like the movie Big Mothership And all I'll be back these words hinted at a belief in reincarnation or an afterlife adding another layer of mystery to her troubled Legacy Aileen waros remains one of the most infamous figures in criminal history her story raising uncomfortable questions about the intersection of trauma crime and
Justice number eight Patrick Brian Knight Patrick Brian Knight's name is is associated with a brutal double murder that shocked the community of Amarillo Texas in 1991 born in 1968 Knight's life took a dark turn when he along with his accomplice Robert Bradfield committed an unthinkable crime on August 27th 1991 the victims were Walter and MaryAnn Werner a couple in their 50s who were abducted from their home Knight and Bradfield locked the wers in their basement demanding money before driving them to a remote location in the countryside there the couple was forced to kneel before night
who coldly shot them both in the back of the head the murder was a shocking act of violence and Knight showed no remorse as he went back to his trailer and slept after killing the verners the investigation quickly unraveled the details of the crime leading to Knight's confession he led authorities to the victim's bodies and Bradfield was later sentenced to two life terms for his role in The Murders despite his guilt Knight seemed detached from the reality of his actions as he awaited his execution on June 26th 2007 Knight was executed by lethal injection at
the age of 39 just before his execution he made an unsettling final statement I said I was going to tell a joke death has Set Me Free that's the biggest joke I deserve this his words were followed by a strange claim I am not Patrick Brian Knight and y'all can't stop this execution now as his final moments approached Knight appeared to struggle with his emotions his words however were less about seeking Redemption and more about confronting his inevitable fate his execution marked the end of a painful chapter for the verer family bringing a sense of
closure to a community that had been haunted by his crimes number seven James Edward Smith James Edward Smith's life took a dark and twisted turn ultimately leading to a shocking crime and an even more bizarre last request before his execution born in Kentucky in 1952 Smith's criminal Journey began in March 1983 when he armed and masked entered the Union life insurance company in Texas with the intent to Rob inside he confronted Deborah Renee Wilson who was at the counter counting money and demanded she hand over the cash when when Wilson sought Refuge behind a file
cabinet Smith became more agitated Larry Don roas the district manager approached the window to comply with the demand but Smith ordered him back to the window without warning Smith shot roas in the chest killing him instantly after the murder Smith fled but he was soon apprehended after a group of office workers and bystanders managed to catch him in a nearby parking lot the stolen money was recovered leading to Smith's arrest and subsequent murder charges his trial was marked by strange Behavior including an attempted escape from the courtroom in 1984 he was convicted of murder and
sentenced to death during the appeals process Smith's mother argued that he was mentally incompetent which temporarily delayed his execution however in a disturbing twist Smith despite his claims of Innocence expressed a strong desire to die on June 26th 1990 Smith was executed by lethal injection in his final statement he proclaimed his innocence yet he refused any further legal aid and expressed his Readiness to die his final words referenced the hair Krishna belief and hinted at his spiritual journey which involved Voodoo and black magic practices Smith's execution proceeded despite evidence that his case should have been
reviewed by the Supreme Court marking his story as one of the most bizarre and enigmatic in American criminal history time for the fancy Topic in one of the most unsettling stories to come out of death row a man named Thomas bones mallister made a chilling request for his last meal known for his creepy demeanor and a long history of violence mallister had spent over 20 years on death row he was convicted for a series of brutal crimes with his Eerie silence and cryptic unsettling statements often causing others to shudder mallister who earned his nickname bones
due to his gaunt appearance and Disturbing Behavior had always been an enigma he was rumored to have committed his crimes with a cold methodical Precision showing No Remorse throughout his trial Witnesses described him as having an almost unnerving calm never once showing emotion as his fate was sealed as his execution date approached mallister shocked officials with his final request a plate piled high with cockroaches drenched in ketchup his bizarre and grotesque request left even the most season in prison staff uneasy adding to his Twisted reputation this disturbing moment marked the end of a notorious life
with his last meal request becoming part of the Grim Legacy of death row what do you think his request says about his mental state do you think last meal requests should be taken more seriously let us know in the comments with the # fancy topic number six Victor fager Victor Harry Fager's life took a dark turn that ultimately led him to commit murder and become a key figure in death penalty history born in 1935 fager lived a troubled life that took him to dubuk Iowa in the summer of 1960 there he rented a room in
a boarding house and began his criminal activities fager began contacting physicians in the area under the pretense of needing medical attention this led him to Doctor Edward bartel's whom he kidnapped and killed he lured Dr Bartels by claiming a woman needed Medical Care and took him to a remote location where he shot the doctor in the head fager was eventually arrested in Birmingham Alabama when he tried to sell Dr Bartell's car authorities discovered Fager's motive for murder he was after the doctor's drugs fager also concocted a story about a supposed accomplice a drug addict from
Chicago who he claimed was the real murderer however no evidence was found to support this narrative fager was convicted of murder and sentenced to death his legal team sought clemency and with the support of Iowa's Governor Harold Hughes they appealed to President John F Kennedy to commute Fager's sentence however President Kennedy denied the request and Fager's fate was sealed fager was held in lenworth Kansas before being transferred to Iowa's state penitentiary at Fort Madison where he awaited execution for his last meal fager requested a single Olive with the pit still inside he stated that he
hoped an olive tree would Sprout from his grave as a sign of Peace his last meal request was both unusual and deeply symbolic of his complex beliefs fager was executed by hanging on March 15th 1963 afterward authorities found the Olive Pit in his pocket a haunting reminder of his final wish number five William bonnan William George bonnan also known as the free way killer left a horrific mark on American history with his series of sadistic murders between May 1979 and June 1980 bonnan committed at least 21 murders targeting young male victims many of whom were
hitchhikers school boys or male prostitutes his victims typically between the ages of 12 and 19 were often described as Slender and pale fitting a pattern in bonin's chilling selection of victims once he kidnapped his targets he would overpower torture and sexually assault them before ultimately killing them his weapon of choice was often strangulation using the victim's own t-shirts or clothing bonin's method of torture escalated with each crime revealing a growing and horrific pleasure in causing pain he would sometimes Force victims to drink hydrochloric acid or he would impale them with ice picks the brutality of
his crimes seemed to know no limits and bonin's sadistic enjoyment was evident in his descriptions of the axe as bonnan faced his execution on February 23rd 1996 he made an unusual request for his last meal bonnan asked for two large pizzas three pints of ice cream and three packs of Coca-Cola this extravagant meal full of sugary and indulgent Foods seemed almost out of place given the seriousness of his crimes many saw it as a reflection of bonin's lack of remorse and his failure to understand the gravity of his actions in his final interview bonnin claimed
that he could not control his urge to kill and denied any responsibility for the pain he caused his last words were just as detached displaying no regret or acknowledgement of his victims William bonin's story is a chilling example of a man disconnected from the suffering he caused even in his final moments number four John Henry Ramirez John Henry Ramirez at the age of 38 committed a murder so brutal it would haunt the community for years on the night of his crime he attacked 46-year-old Pablo Castro a convenience store worker as Castro was taking out the
trash Ramirez slashed Castro's throat and stabbed him 29 times in a senseless act of violence over just $125 Ramirez had been on a drug binge for 3 days and his crime was part of a series of robberies carried out with two women the horrific murder left not only Castro's family devastated but also shocked the local community Ramirez's case would become embroiled in legal battles for years with long delays and a slow-moving Justice process however during this time Ramirez underwent a profound transformation he found solace in his faith and it became Central to his life as
his execution approached he requested to prey on his knees before his death a deeply personal plea for spiritual comfort in March the US Supreme Court made a landmark decision that would have an impact on his case the Court ruled that death row inmates could have their religious advisers present and touch them during their execution this ruling changed the landscape of how spiritual care is handled during executions as Ramirez's final day neared his spiritual advisor Dana Moore stood by his side offering a prayer for peace after the prayer Ramirez turned toward the family of Pablo Castro
who were observing through a window with sincerity he expressed his regret saying I hope this helps you find closure he continued expressing love for his own family and stating just know that I fought a good fight and I am ready to go as the lethal injection began to take effect Ramirez briefly snored before becoming still he was pronounced dead 14 minutes later marking the end of his turbulent Journey from violence to spiritual Redemption Ramirez's story raises profound questions about the capacity for Change and the complexities of the Criminal Justice System especially as it deals with
matters of faith and the final moments of a condemned life number three Jean hathorne Jean hathor's life took a dark and twisted path that led him to a brutal crime and an unusual final request that captured the Public's attention in October 19 1984 hathorne and his accomplice James Lee bethard devised a chilling plan to murder hathor's family members and secure a $150,000 inheritance their victims included hathor's father Jean senior his wife Linda and their teenage son Marcus the motive greed and a desire for the family's wealth however the plot quickly unraveled when investigators found that
hathor's father had changed his will cutting him out of the inheritance to mislead authorities hathorne planted cigarette butts and African-American human hairs near the crime scene but the investigation soon pointed back to him and he was arrested in his trial hathorne tried to shift the blame onto beard claiming he was merely a bystander bethard in a separate trial was convicted and executed maintaining his innocence until the end hathorne on the other hand continued to appeal his conviction citing his father's abuse as the reason for his violent actions despite his efforts hathor's appeal failed as he
awaited execution he made a shocking final request he asked that his body be turned into fish food to be fed to goldfish as part of an art installation hathorne claimed that his request was a statement against capital punishment a way of commenting on the system artist Julian Bourne Marco evereste was enlisted to carry out the plan which involved freezing hathor's body and feeding it to fish however hathor's appeal was successful and his death sentence was commuted to three life terms in prison consequently his bizarre request was abandoned Jean hathor's case remains an unsettling example of
how violence family dysfunction and the criminal justice system can intersect with his strange request offering a chilling glimpse into his Disturbed State of Mind as he faced the the consequences of his actions number two Frank Atwood Frank Atwood's case is one that sends a chill down the spine as it involves the kidnapping and murder of an innocent 8-year-old girl Vicky Lynn hoskinson in 1984 on a September day that seemed like any other Vicky set out to drop a birthday card in a nearby mailbox in Tucson Arizona tragically she was abducted by Atwood and her lifeless
body was discovered months later in the desert the brutal crime shocked the community and left a permanent scar on her family Atwood's legal Journey spanned over three decades initially convicted of first-degree murder his case was marred by years of appeals delays and stays of execution his execution was temporarily halted due to complications with the lethal injection process but the clock continued to tick down as Atwood's fate hung in the balance after spending years on death throw Atwood's final request raised eyebrows faced with the choice of lethal injection or lethal gas Atwood asked to be executed
by nitrogen gas instead of the usual cyanide gas he believed that nitrogen gas would be less painful considering his debilitating back injury this unconventional request added a layer of complexity to the already fraught debate over execution methods however his request was denied and Atwood was executed by lethal injection on June 8th 2022 at the age of 66 in his final moments Atwood who had found solace in the Greek Orthodox Faith while incarcerated was accompanied by a priest his last words reflected a mixture of resignation and hope for divine mercy Atwood's case highlights the ongoing ethical
and practical challenges surrounding capital punishment in the United States as well as the complexities involved in carrying out executions particularly when inmates request unorthodox methods number one Thomas Douglas Arthur Thomas Douglas Arthur's story is a complex and haunting legal Saga marked by accusations of contract killing repeated convictions and an insistence on innocence that would span decades Arthur was convicted of the 1982 murder of Troy Wicker in Alabama the crime was said to be the result of a contract killing where Arthur was hired by Judy to kill her husband after she had an extra marital Affair
Arthur maintained that he was not involved in the murder claiming that Judy had falsely accused him in an attempt to avoid a death sentence Arthur's legal battles were filled with twists his first two convictions were overturned but a third conviction in 1991 stuck over the years his execution dates were repeatedly stayed and his case became a symbol of the drawn out and often convoluted nature of death penalty cases as his final execution date neared in 2017 Arthur made a shocking request he asked to be executed by firing squad citing a severe back injury that he
claimed would make lethal injection too painful he argued that death by firing squad would be less agonizing but his request was not granted instead Arthur was executed by lethal injection on May 26th 2017 at the age of 7 5 his request for a firing squad highlighted the ethical and practical issues surrounding execution methods adding yet another layer of complexity to an already controversial issue Thomas Arthur's case stands as a grim reminder of the challenges surrounding the death penalty legal delays and the complexities of the Criminal Justice System making it a striking chapter in the history
of American Capital Punishment which of these people do you think was the biggest monster let us know in the comments below see you next time [Music]
