A Texas death row inmate whose case clarified the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide has been executed, despite the efforts of a district attorney to stop his lethal injection.
A Texas death row inmate whose case redefined the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide was executed Wednesday, despite the efforts of a district attorney to stop his lethal injection., 38, was executed at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. He was convicted of killing 46-year-old Pablo Castro in 2004, as he took out the trash while working at a convenience store in Corpus Christi.
After the prayer, Ramirez addressed five of Castro's relatives -- including four of his children -- as they watched through a window a few feet from him. "I have regret and remorse," he said." This is such a heinous act. I hope this finds you comfort. If this helps you, then I am glad.Ramirez expressed love to his wife, son and friends, concluding with: "Just know that I fought a good fight, and I am ready to go.
In March, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with Ramirez, saying states must accommodate the wishes of death row inmates who want to have their faith leaders pray and touch them during their executions. "That was not a reflection on some favor we were doing for the Nazis," Kretzer said. "Providing religious administration at the time of death is a reflection of the relative moral strength of the captors."
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