A Mexican national on Texas' death row is awaiting possible last-minute intervention from the Supreme Court, just hours before he is scheduled to be put to death Tuesday for two brutal slayings. Jose Ernesto Medellin's execution by lethal injection could be the final act in an unusual capital appeal that pitted President Bush against his home state in a dispute over federal authority, local sovereignty and foreign treaties. Medellin was 18 when he took part in the June 1993 gang rape and murder of two Harris County girls, Jennifer Ertman, 14, and Elizabeth Pena, 16. He was convicted of the crimes and sentenced to death.
Texas has it right, if you come into our country and rape and murder our children you will die. No one has even tried to say that this piece of human refuse is innocent. The anti -death penalty crowd doesn't believe the crime should fit the punishment. When he dies by lethal injection he will be getting off easy, he should have to suffer just as much as his victims. The Governor of Texas should mobilize the Texas National Guard and post the in an interdiction line near the Mexican border, with more stationed in larger cities just in case. Once this case is settled there are several more of this killer's gang that are up for execution. Just keep the Army on the border and we don't have to worry about illegals anymore either. Should it have taken 15 years for this killer to finally meet his maker?
A Mexican-born condemned prisoner was executed Tuesday night for the rape and murder of two teenage girls 15 years ago after a divided U.S. Supreme Court rejected his request for a reprieve.
"I'm sorry my actions caused you pain. I hope this brings you the closure that you seek. Never harbor hate," Jose Medellin said to those gathered to watch him die. Nine minutes later, at 9:57 p.m., he was pronounced dead.
And the families of those two poor girls breathed a sigh of relief as they had closure for this one and knew that he would never do it again.
08/06/08 16:58:30
Johnny wrote:
I think this was a great step for justice in this country. Many people were protesting that he didn't get to talk to his counselete but he didn't even inform authorities that he was a national until after his appeal lost.
I commend Texas for standing by this and ensuring the safety of those who choose to follow the law. If you want to rape and kill little girls, you will be put to death.
08/07/08 12:59:44
troy wrote:
The only thing wrong was it took so long for justice to be served.
08/10/08 16:34:08
william wrote:
What wonderful news.....
Bring on the Army.....there is ANOTHER million to go!
"I'm sorry my actions caused you pain. I hope this brings you the closure that you seek. Never harbor hate," Jose Medellin said to those gathered to watch him die. Nine minutes later, at 9:57 p.m., he was pronounced dead.
And the families of those two poor girls breathed a sigh of relief as they had closure for this one and knew that he would never do it again.