Long was set to receive a lethal injection at 6 p.m. Thursday at Florida State Prison, but the justices had not yet ruled in his case. Barring a reprieve, the execution would take place later Thursday.
7 or 7:30 works as well.
“7 or 7:30 works as well.”
Guard: “Hey, Bobby, the governor called.”
Long: “Oh, thank God! What did he say?”
Guard: “Pleasant dreams.” (Guard snickers.)
I hope they designate someone to pay full attention to answering the phone. Even up to the last second, might be a reprieve.
He was executed 6:57