Texas lawmakers meet with woman facing execution
HOUSTON (AP) — A group of bipartisan Texas lawmakers on Wednesday visited a death row...
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HOUSTON (AP) — A group of bipartisan Texas lawmakers on Wednesday visited a death row...
The seven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate Melissa Lucio on their efforts to stop her execution were also able to connect with her through embrace and prayer.
The decision came down from the Texas Court of Criminal appeals and now will be set for a hearing with the lower court which handled the case in Cameron County, the 138th District Court. Lucio was set to be executed on Wednesday.
The decision came down from the Texas Court of Criminal appeals and now will be set for a hearing with the lower court which handled the case in Cameron County, the 138th District Court. Lucio was set to be executed on Wednesday.
Melissa Lucio was convicted of murdering her 2-year-old daughter in 2008. Her case has gained national attention as her family and legal team fought for clemency.