James Edward Smith | |
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| Born | October 19, 1952 |
| Died | June 26, 1990 (aged 37) Huntsville Unit, Huntsville, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Execution by lethal injection |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Capital murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death (April 5, 1984) |
| Details | |
| Victims | Larry Don Rohus, 44 |
| Date | March 7, 1983 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | Texas |
James Edward Smith (October 19, 1952 – June 26, 1990)[1] was an American murderer who was executed for capital murder in Texas. His case garnered attention due to his unusual last meal request, a lump of dirt.[2][3]
- ^ "James Edward Smith". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Two killers executed in neighboring states". United Press International. June 26, 1990. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ Forsyth, Jim (September 22, 2011). "Fancy last supper requests off the menu on Texas death row". Reuters. Retrieved February 5, 2022.