Executed in Florida on March 20, 2014 at 6:16 p.m. EST by Lethal Injection
Final Words
When asked if he had any final words, Robert Henry at first apologized then read a statement that voiced his anti-death penalty sentiments - "Hopefully, in the not-so-distant future, this society shall truly evolve in its law and practice, in that if we are not a society who are comfortable with castrating and raping a rapist, and we do not chop off the hands of thieves, well then, why would we continue to be murderers to those who have murdered?
Many would argue that is the law, and my counter would be, so too was slavery."
One of the victim's brother was sitting in the front row and grew angry and told Henry to, "Die." Henry replied, "If his death would make the devastated family members and friends of his victims heal or feel better because it is the law, I do not begrudge you your closure."
He then said he was "sincerely" sorry to "the innocent women of my crime, their friends and family, and his own friends and family. His final words were, "I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, and I willingly forfeit this life for a better life that He offers us all."
Victims:
Phyllis Harris, age 53
Janet Cox Thermidor, age 35
See also: Robert Henry - Summary of His Crime
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