Inmate who spent decades on death row first to be executed in U.S. this year

Charles Victor Thompson, a Texas inmate convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend in 1998, was executed by ...
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Death row inmate’s last words before execution, 28 years after crime: “I want to tell you all…”

Charles Victor Thompson, a Texas man, had previously escaped authorities’ custody while on death row. The escape led to a ...
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After nearly 30 years on death row, Texas executes Harris County man for 1998 double murder

Charles Victor Thompson, 55, was executed by the state of Texas at 6:50pm on Jan. 28, 2026. Thompson was convicted of murdering his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend in 1998.

Texas death row appeals to watch in 2026

One of the cases headed back to court in 2026 is that of Robert Roberson. He argues he was wrongfully convicted of killing ...
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Several major Texas death row appeals loom in 2026 amid drop in executions

Erik Cantu appeared in court via Zoom on Thursday. 7 minutes ago Bexar County judge sets Erik Cantu’s bond at $90K for each of two evading arrest with vehicle charges Read full article: Bexar County ...
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Death row inmate executed for a crime he didn’t commit—proven innocent 70 years later

Dallas County officials have posthumously declared Tommy Lee Walker innocent, more than 70 years after the state of Texas ...
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Death row inmate sues in effort to have pastor lay hands on him during his execution

A Texas death row inmate has filed a lawsuit in the hopes that officials will allow a pastor to lay hands upon him as he's administered a lethal injection on Sept. 8. According to CBS News, ...