Execution Report: Justin Fuller

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A jury convicted Fuller of capital murder in March 1998 and sentenced him to death. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence in December 2000. All of his subsequent appeals in state and federal court were denied.

Elaine Kay Hays and Samhermundre Raemune Wideman were convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison. Brent Bates Chandler was convicted of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and arson and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

In a brief last statement, Fuller thanked his family and friends for their support. He did not acknowledge the relatives of his victim. As the lethal drugs began to take effect, Fuller looked at his parents and said, "I love you." He was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m.

By David Carson. Posted on 25 August 2006.
Sources: Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Texas Attorney General's office, Associated Press, Huntsville Item, court documents, public records.