Execution Report: Paul Nuncio

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Nuncio was on probation at the time of the killing for a felony theft conviction and had two misdemeanor theft convictions. He did not have a prison record.

In a death-row interview, Nuncio denied the entire incident. He acknowledged being at Farris' house that night and being high on drugs, of trying to steal her car, and of selling her televisions, "but I didn't know it came from her," he said.

The execution was delayed for about an hour so the Supreme Court could rule for the third time on an 11th-hour appeal filed in his case. In his final statement, he insisted he was innocent and recited the Lord's Prayer. He was pronounced dead at 7:17 p.m.

By David Carson. Posted on 16 July 2000.
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