Friday, February 12, 2010

DEATH ROW DINNERS.

Whether you’re for or against the death penalty you can’t argue the caliber of room service. The legal system grants all prisoners a meal of their choice a day before the execution. Though there are some surprising restrictions:

  • In Texas you can only be treated to the finest prison cooked meal.
  • In Florida the cost of the meal has to be under $40.
  • No booze or smokes (every state).

As you can guess, a lot of the prisoners go for the standard high-end stuff – steak, seafood or pasta. Then there are those who get a tad freaky with their final food requests.



Victor Harry Feguer (1935 – March 15, 1963): Killed the prominent Dr. Bartles.

Last meal: A single olive that still had the pit.




Michael Bruce Ross (July 26, 1959 – May 13, 2005): Famous serial killer known as the Roadside Strangler.

Last Meal: Michael denied his last dinner request. Opted instead for the prison special of the day: Turkey à la king with rice, mixed vegetables, white bread and fruit.




Desmond Keith Carter (October 15, 1967 – December 10, 2002): Murdered Helen Purdy.

Last Meal: Used $4.20 from his prison account to purchase two cheeseburgers, a steak sub, and two Cokes from the prison canteen.




Robert Alton Harris (January 15, 1953 – April 21, 1992): Murdered two teenage boys in 1978.

Last Meal: 21-piece bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, two large Domino's pizzas (no anchovies), ice cream, a bag of jelly beans, and a six-pack of Pepsi.



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2 comments:

  1. Thanks for posting this. I've always been fascinated with what these people choose.

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  2. Victor Feguer asked for an unpitted olive because he thought it might grow into an olive tree from inside him. It was supposed to be a symbol of peace.

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