This week in 2000
“Lord, be merciful with those who are actively involved with the taking of my life, forgive them as I am forgiving them. Be merciful to me a sinner. Protect us Lord as we stay awake and watch over us as we sleep as we wake may we may keep watch with Christ and sleep rest in His peace. All right, Warden. I am ready to go home.”
— Garry Miller, convicted of abduction, rape and murder, lethal injection, Texas.
Executed December 5, 2000
Garry Miller Joined in the search for 7-year-old April Wilson after she was reported missing. Miller had raped her, strangled her and beat her to death, leaving blood on his tailgate the night before. Upon questioning, he gave a full confession. The bartender/laborer had no previous criminal record.