Texas Execution Information Center

Execution Report: Gary Sterling

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A jury found Sterling guilty of the capital murder of John Carty in February 1989 and sentenced him to death. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence in April 1992. All of his subsequent appeals in state and federal court were denied.

Sterling also pleaded guilty to the Porter murders and received life sentences for both of those convictions. He was not tried for Deloris Smith's murder.

"I wish I could do something to replace your father, your loved one, but I can't." Sterling told Carty's sons in his last statement. "I know this was a heinous crime. I just wish I could get him back." Sterling also asked the chaplain to say a prayer. After the chaplain prayed, the lethal injection was started. "I'll put in a good word for everybody," Sterling said before losing consciousness. He was pronounced dead at 6:16 p.m.

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By David Carson. Posted on 11 August 2005.
Sources: Texas Attorney General's office, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Associated Press.

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