Name Bible, Danny Paul
Yes. We execute many convicted murderers in Texas.
I was on the jury panel for #541, Rolando Ruiz, in 1994. He was a hired murderer, paid $2,000 to kill a man’s wife for the insurance money. I was dismissed from the potential jury after telling the DA that I didn’t believe either he or the defense attorney wanted an impartial jury. “I’m not stupid. You want a jury that’s on your side, and he wants a jury that’s on his side.”
Years ago, I looked at the site which then included their last meal. I spent at least a week reading their meal selection, their offense and their last words. I noticed that the vast majority of the executed had no remorse for their actions.
We still have some who’ve been wasting air for 40 years waiting on the needle.
What is surprising...to me at least...is the number of guys who acknowledge guilt and express remorse for the suffering he caused. Seeing these statements I'm reminded of the "good" thief who was crucified along with Christ.