Execution Report: Thomas Mason

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Later, Mason denied killing the two women and denied having talked about their murders to anyone. In a bitter last statement, he blamed Smith County District Attorney Jack Skeen for his conviction and the failure of his appeals. "He did everything but make sure I got a fair trial to prove I was innocent." He called his trial defense lawyer a "sellout" and accused him of conspiring with Skeen. "Jack Skeen can laugh all he wants, like he's the big hero after this is over with," Mason said. "Who's getting the last laugh? The guy who got away."

As the drugs began taking effect, Mason blurted out, "This stuff has a bad taste to it." He was pronounced dead at 6:24 p.m.

By David Carson. Posted on 16 July 2000.
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