Texas Bans Clergy From Executions After SCOTUS Ruling Regarding Patrick Murphy CaseThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice says effective immediately it will only permit security staff into the death chamber because of the high court's ruling staying the execution of Patrick Murphy.
Slain Officer Aubrey Hawkins' Son Furious Over SCOTUS Decision To Block Patrick Murphy Execution“It is embarrassing, this is such a cut and dry case. They are guilty for several crimes even before killing my father and there is no question about it," said Andrew Hawkins.
US Supreme Court Delays Patrick Murphy Execution Due To Religious Discrimination ClaimThe U.S. Supreme Court has delayed the execution of Texas inmate Patrick Murphy, who claimed religious discrimination over use of spiritual adviser.
2nd To Last Texas 7 Death Row Inmate Patrick Murphy Says Life Should Be Spared: 'I Think It's About Vengeance'Patrick Murphy, set to be executed Thursday, was in a getaway car in front of the store when the other escapees were confronted in the back by Irving Officer Aubrey Hawkins, who was shot 11 times.
Member Of 'Texas 7' Prison-Break Gang Set For Execution"Texas 7" prison escapee and now death row inmate Joseph Garcia is slated to die by lethal injection Tuesday at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
"Texas 7" Gang Member Loses Federal AppealThe 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected an appeal from a death row inmate who was part of the notorious "Texas 7" gang of escaped prisoners.
Volunteers, Mayor Raise Awareness About HomelessnessAt a glance, it looked like Patrick Murphy is panhandling in downtown Fort Worth Tuesday morning.