Man Is Put to Death; 19th in State This Year
From Times Wire Reports
A man convicted of fatally stabbing and beating a 70-year-old man was executed in Huntsville, becoming the 19th inmate put to death in the state this year.
Lorenzo Morris, 52, made no final statement. As the drugs began to flow, Morris closed his eyes, took one deep breath and sputtered. He was pronounced dead six minutes later.
Two of victim Jesse Fields’ granddaughters and his daughter witnessed the execution. Morris’ family visited with him earlier in the day but did not attend the execution.
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