“I have asked Jesus Christ to forgive me these cowardly acts that I did back then and to give me a clean slate, and he has.” In 2004, Richard Tabler murdered his boss and an associate in an execution-style shooting. While in prison, he read

Ice Cream Killer

Jul 8th, 2021 22m 37s

"He stopped for me to buy some ice cream. I told him I wanted to borrow his truck (and him) for a bit of a ride. I guess he thought I was playing. He soon changed his tune when I pulled out the revolver.” In 1978, John Quinones stole an ice c

Death Row Reform

Jul 1st, 2021 28m 34s

“I’m a lot more mature, and really glad I came to Death Row. I truly believe that Death Row saved my life, as crazy as that sounds.” In 2004, Christopher Young stole a car at gunpoint, before driving to a convenience store and murdering the o

Overkill

Jun 24th, 2021 28m 58s

When I got into trouble, I got beat. I’d have to stand naked and put my hands on the wall and count each hit. If I missed a count, he’d start over.” In 2008, after taking mushrooms, Douglas Blaine Matthews drove 500 miles to meet a friend. He

Whatever Makes You Happy

Jun 17th, 2021 26m 11s

“After 18 years of solitary confinement with death breathing down my neck, some things don’t matter as much as they used to. I’ll still be strapped to that gurney and have my body pumped full of poison.” In 1998, Christina Muse was assaulted

Cop Killer

Jun 10th, 2021 29m 28s

“The great criminal mind I was (a bit of a joke, there) I decided that I would hide myself in the trunk, hoping to avoid detection.” In 1994, Elton Williams robbed a man at gunpoint who fled and called the cops. Williams hid in the trunk of a

Murder Me

Jun 3rd, 2021 30m 14s

“I have been waiting eighteen years for the Governor to sign my warrant.” In 1999, Ricardo Gill was given a life sentence for murder. Representing himself in court, he declared that while the death penalty could not be given for a “future mur

Deadly Coercion

May 27th, 2021 31m 5s

“Plan A was to drown him. Plan B was to stab him. Judy had pre-filled the tub with water and said she wanted him found there as part of plan A.” In 1980, a young Navy war veteran, Frank Ross, brutally murdered his victim and left him floating

Graphic Content Warning

May 20th, 2021 30m 26s

“I learned to hate real quick, not just an emotional hate, but a devouring and all-consuming kind.” In 2013, Kevin Jeffries and his cousin took part in the robbery, torture and murder of a ninety-year-old war veteran. Jeffries recounts the e

The Unlikely Vigilante

May 13th, 2021 30m 30s

“I don’t remember exactly when, but I lit the flare and ran. Only later did I learn that there were three people in the house” In 2014, Shey Weiker announced to friends that all child molesters deserved to die. Believing that her son had bee

Accidental Homicide

May 6th, 2021 31m 14s

“I am guilty of the crime, but not as I was charged. I will tell you what honestly happened.”In 1981, Phillip Tompkins robbed and kidnapped a woman who he claimed was accidentally killed during the abduction. He was a black perpetrator who pl

Becoming a Killer

Apr 29th, 2021 29m 49s

“Any time I felt as though there was a niggling of fear developing, I would assault them.” In 2003, Jason Campbell broke into a house and murdered the homeowners. Unknown to him, another murder was committed on the same street on the same ni

I Confess

Apr 22nd, 2021 32m 3s

“I’ll give you all you do know about me, plus all my other crimes I’m not convicted on.” In 1989, Tracey Duke and colleagues robbed a restaurant. The manager was taken hostage and murdered during their escape. But was Duke’s accomplice ultim

The Good Samaritan Slaying

Apr 15th, 2021 28m 10s

“I didn't witness how or when she was murdered. I didn't think anything on what was happening. I only thought, why is this happening at all?” In 2005, a desperate young couple flees from Hurricane Rita to take an apartment with an older Hurr

Merciful Murderer

Apr 8th, 2021 28m 35s

“I actually prayed to God, I hope there ain’t many people in there because I don’t want to kill a lot of innocent people.” In 2002, Jose Sandoval and his colleagues took part in “the deadliest bank robbery attempt in the history of the state