Jose Ernesto MedellinExecuted: Aug. 5, 2008
Age: 33
Incident age: 18
Incident date: June 24, 1993
County: Harris
TDCJ arrival: Jan. 6, 1995
Offense: Medellin was convicted in the rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl. She and another girl, 15, were attacked by Medellin’s gang as they walked home near a Houston park. He reportedly strangled her because he didn’t want to leave witnesses.
Last statement: “I am sorry my actions caused pain. I hope this brings closure to what you seek. Don’t ever hate them for what they do. Never harbor hate. I love you. Alright Warden.” Photo: TDCJ