Texas Execution Information Center

Execution Report: Kevin Varga

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A jury convicted Varga of capital murder in November 2000 and sentenced him to death. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence in June 2003. All of his subsequent appeals in state and federal court were denied.

Billy John Galloway was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. He was executed one day after Varga. Deannee Anne Bayless was convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison. Currently in custody, she becomes eligible for parole in 2018. Venus Joy Anderson received limited immunity in exchange for her testimony against the others. She served seven years in prison.

David Logie's father, John, attended Varga's execution, as did Varga's mother, Beth. A reporter described Varga as "upbeat and smiling" as his execution began. "I know I took someone very precious to you," he said to the victim's father in his last statement. "I wish what was torn from you was not." He asked for forgiveness and said that God had forgiven him. "You have to forgive me for you to gain the kingdom of Heaven," he said. Varga told his mother that he would "go to sleep and wake up with Jesus." He said "This is the only way God could save me, Mom." After Varga thanked the warden, a chaplain, and God, the lethal injection was started. Varga breathed a loud sigh and said "Oooh! Thank, you Jesus. I'm going, Mom." He was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m.

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By David Carson. Posted on 13 May 2010.
Sources: Texas Attorney General's office, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, court documents, Associated Press, Rapid City Journal.

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