Werner Herzog meets Hank Skinner, who was sentenced to death 18 years ago for the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend and her two mentally impaired sons; he has had his execution scheduled three times.
On one occasion, Skinner was only 20 minutes away from his death, having been read his last rites and eaten his final meal (fried chicken, boiled eggs, bacon cheeseburger, large fries and a big pitcher of chocolate milkshake).
Skinner has recently won a groundbreaking lawsuit at the Supreme Court of the United States, which in essence will allow him to sue the State of Texas to examine evidence that wasn't introduced during his trial.
He is a vivid storyteller, and his account of his last few hours before execution is chilling and profound.
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Series 1 Episode 1
Hank Skinner
Werner Herzog meets Hank Skinner, who was sentenced to death 18 years ago for the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend and…
- Descriptions of murder that some viewers may find disturbing
- This episode has subtitles available.
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Series 1 Episode 2
James Barnes
Sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, James Barnes had already spent eight years behind bars when he…
- Content and descriptions that some viewers may find disturbing
- This episode has subtitles available.
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Series 1 Episode 3
Joseph Garcia and George Rivas
Joseph Garcia's case is one of a tragic outcome from an everyday event, and a punishment out of proportion.
- Content and descriptions of murders that some viewers may find disturbing
- This episode has subtitles available.
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