01-24-00 on 25h October '52 he was on his way to Parliament to oppose the planned privatisation of Quantas, when he caught a chill and was forced. "He's a very manipulative individual and to claim that he was innocent In the years since the murder, Teer noted, Hughes has twice been tried and sentenced to die. at that point.". In a place where affiliations are always clearly delineated, this was as infuriating as the cheerleaders themselves. Hughes also claimed to have kidnapped two small children. One of the two prison chaplains after a few opening remarks said "feel free to ask me anything." On January 15, 1998, the federal district court denied Hughes's petition for writ of habeas corpus and vacated the previously issued stay of execution. While in Alabama, Hughes stole Harold Martin's credit card, a diamond ring from Sam Caldwell, and some checks from Caldwell. I would especially like to remember Billy Hughes, Jr. in this issue. But, he is not that unique in character from others on death row. These death row cheerleaders aren't on our side after all. Hughes then filed a petition for certiorari in the Supreme Court which was denied on October 14, 1997. Atwood said that despite the methods of the film crew, "I am all for Due to family considerations he left Hollywood in the early 1960's despite a promising career. Her 22-year-old brother was beaten to death by a gang of youths three years ago. murder victim, his family, and for the family of Billy George Hughes, the While in prison, Hughes earned two college degrees, developed a comic Hughes was convicted of the crime in September 1976, but the Texas Court They wanted answers: "Are you pro or against the death penalty?" Executed January 24, 2000 by Lethal Injection in Texas Hughes was later filmed by a television cameraman at prearranged drop sites. Go, Texas Go!" The cheerleaders spelled out the letters as they called them: Gimme a "D" Gimme an "E" Gimme an "A" Gimme a "T" Gimme an "H" What's that spell? When Officer Frederick approached the car, he was shot dead by the driver, who sped away. Donations can be made in her name, Nancy L. Hughes, to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. But, most of all, "partying" was a lot of laughs. The execution was scheduled for 6 PM. The Bushes and the Buckleys and folks like them ignore the obvious. All I ask is that I have one day, and all the memories of you and my family and all the things that have happened. can now rest in peace and our nightmares will end knowing that Billy Hill was sworn to secrecy when he was contacted by the show, but during his last visit with Hughes before the execution, he says, "I had to confide in Billy what was going on. 01-26-00 - TEXAS: Following a punishment hearing, Hughes was sentenced to death. Billy asked us to help him with the menu. If you don't agree with us, we'll kill you too. "Do you wait 10 years to send a robber to prison?" "Mr. Hughes has told a number of stories over the years," he continued. But the sentiments in favor of capital punishment always seem to run strongest among those whose lives actually have been touched by violent crime. The Court of Criminal Appeals denied Hughes's request for relief on February 26, 1997. executions, which by their nature are dismal, depressing and decidedly anti-photo-op for aspiring politicians large and small. Approximately two-and-a-half days after the shooting, Texas Ranger Ray Scholton, who was in charge of the investigation, received a report that a possible suspect had been sighted six miles south of Sealy. Approaching the Ford behind Frederick, Reichert heard a "muffled shot" and saw Frederick "lurch" to the side. Pardons are for wimps! Undoubtedly, Billy Hughes was an exceptional human being. Date ofBirth If I am paying Billy Hughes (actor) Death: and Cause of Death On December 20, 2005, Billy Hughes (actor) died of non-communicable disease. Billy George Hughes, Jr. my debt to society, I am due a rebate and a refund, but I love you all, Hughes claimed that, after he left the motel and was pulled over by Troopers Frederick and Reichert, the troopers opened fire on him without provocation, whereupon he fired a blind shot out the window. moment that I have had. Hughes left Chattanooga for a small town to the northwest, where he burglarized a car and stole a 9 millimeter automatic in a holster, a .45 pistol in a holster, a .300 Magnum rifle with a scope, a .30 caliber carbine, .38 caliber shells, and an empty holster. Who would have thought it would have taken 24 Meanwhile, a bare-chested, body-painted, football-helmeted man ran through the crowd with a "Death" pennant. 608th murderer executed in U.S. since 1976 car to question him about a stolen credit card. Billy Dale Hughes Jr. has been charged with first-degree felony theft over $300,000 following a joint investigation between the Taylor Police Department and the Texas Rangers, says the City of . The death penalty is many times more expensive to taxpayers than the cost of a life sentence. Mark A. Frederick OFFICERW / M / 25 On the other side is an army of capital punishment opponents arguing that the state is getting carried away . the walls of the corrections facility in Huntsville, Texas. "His story about what happened is not Mr. Buckley says he believes that Governor Bush's curt response to questions concerning capital punishment (''That is the law!") But that doesn't mean that the Governor's hands are clean. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. Kill 'em to the left. I asked him what he wanted to do--Billy answered with one word, "Party!" The doctor came in and pronounced him dead. They grinned, cheered and waved their foam fingers. It was Executed January 24, 2000 by Lethal Injection in Texas 10th murderer executed in U.S. in 2000 608th murderer executed in U.S. since 1976 5th murderer executed in Texas in 2000 204th murderer executed in Texas since 1976 Since 1976 Date of Execution State Method Murderer (Race/Sex/Age at Murder-Execution) Date of Birth "I don't know anything about that," he answered maintaining his ministerial composure. The next day, Hughes bought a suit, a pair of boots, a cane, a shotgun, and some shells with another stolen check. Hamilton said. Generally, they peacefully coexist like this until the witnesses emerge from the execution, indicating that everyone can go home. of Criminal Appeals later ruled that a juror had been excluded improperly Billy Hughes was killed after becoming caught in a rope swing. In a prepared statement, Teer said her family finally will be able to go George W. Bush, Jr., by association, for his particular role in the alarming number of executions (121 at this writing -- Hughes was #118!) Your search results may include information about the deceased person ( Name and Date of Birth) and Death Details ( Date of Death . "Stand Up and Holler; A Huntsville execution draws a strange crowd," by Lauren Kern. In prison, he has operated his own business, Happy Horse Enterprises. [Philip Brasfield was condemned to death in Texas in 1977. The Court of Criminal Appeals denied Hughes's request for relief on February 26, 1997. He had some health problems over the years in his adult life and died unexpectedly in his sleep while visiting relatives. While in Alabama, Hughes stole Harold Martin's credit card, a diamond ring from Sam Caldwell, and some checks from Caldwell. can now rest in peace and our nightmares will end knowing that Billy Former Las Vegas Review-Journal photojournalist Bill Hughes, remembered as a masterful photographer with an eye for detail, has died. The confusion moved to a nearby parking lot where a scoreboard read: George 117, Jeb 2. A few days later, Hughes returned to Chattanooga where he bought ten-dollar traveler's checks, cashed two, reported all ten stolen and received a one-hundred dollar refund. Billy E. Hughes was born on November 28, 1948 and died on December 20, 2005. The suspect, Hughes, at first pointed a pistol at the helicopter, but then threw the gun down and surrendered. have caused family members on both sides. not to give in, that I hope someday the madness in the system - something The case was tried on a change of venue in Matagorda County, Texas, and Hughes entered a plea of "not guilty." 608th murderer executed in U.S. since 1976 I treasure every moment that I have had. "They are executing an innocent man because things did not happen as they They believe the sentence is ineffective and immoral, that Texas, with its death row population in excess of 400 , is running a death mill. ", 10th murderer executed in U.S. in 2000 "This was very disrespectful to the family. As the helicopter hovered a few feet above the ground, Hughes pointed a gun at the helicopter. The cheerleaders spelled out the letters as they called them: Gimme a "D" Gimme an "E" Gimme an "A" Gimme a "T" Gimme an "H" What's that spell? On October 14, 1996, Hughes filed an application for state habeas corpus relief. Ranger Scholton went to the location by helicopter, where he spotted Hughes hiding under a mesquite tree in a pasture. ], There was little in common between the 2 distinct groups gathered Hughes was an only child; at the time of their marriage, in June 1861, his parents were both 37 years old. Since 1976 The North Carolina Death Records Search links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to NC public records. Execute, execute, sis, boom, bah . When the warden asked if he had any final words, he replied "Yes, I do" in a clear and strong voice. P, P-O, P-O-W-E-R . On the other side is an army of capital punishment opponents arguing that the state is getting carried away . Finally, and I know most would not agree, Texas will one day be in the forefront of death penalty abolition. If I was going to feel any sympathy for him, I lost it all His nsensitivity towards Karla Faye Tucker's petition for clemency Billy will be missed by us all. She graduated from Spruce Creek H On September 16, 1976, a jury found Hughes guilty of capital murder. Frederick had sustained a fatal wound. Most of these words came from Billy who was interrupted occasionally with the details of his impending execution. "I don't know anything about that," he answered maintaining his ministerial composure. Hughes only stayed in Pensacola for a day or two before leaving for Orlando. After failed attempts to ignore the demonstration, shout down the cheerleaders, circle the band and blame Canada for the fiasco, attentions finally turned to Martel, who seemed to be enjoying all the mischief a little too much. Don't give up, don't give in. humor." But, the prison staff and Billy, I think, knew this execution was going to happen that evening. days later. blind. BILLY HUGHES JR. - Executed on January 24, 2000. George W. Bush's At that time 25 years old, Hughes had served time You could actually see the realization come over the faces of those in the pro-death-penalty camp: Hey, wait a minute. "WHILE THE BAND PLAYS ON," by Philip Brasfield. "REFLECTIONS OF A WITNESS AT AN EXECUTION," by Charles Sullivan. We were never allowed to touch or embrace him. We were never allowed to touch or embrace him. After the morning visit, Billy was transported from death row at the Ellis Unit to the Walls Unit in Huntsville where the execution would take place. Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)Troopers Jack Reichert and Mark Frederick pulled over the 1975 Ford LTD Hughes was driving on Interstate 10 near Sealy, Texas; they were responding to a dispatcher's report that a man driving a similar car had attempted to use a stolen credit card at a nearby motel. We shared in common a number of interests and beliefs and pursuits, including one which hews close to the notion that, no matter what, one must live each day as well as possible, and accomplish whatever you can because of the odds, not in spite of them. But the sentiments in favor of capital punishment always seem to run strongest among those whose lives actually have been touched by violent crime. In prison, he has operated his own business, Happy Horse Enterprises. escapade had misrepresented themselves and hyped aspects of the event, A correctional officer wanted to know his request for his last meal. You could actually see the realization come over the faces of those in the pro-death-penalty camp: Hey, wait a minute. asked Atwood. another purpose. Texas is good, Texas is great. Frederick, 26, had been a trooper only five years when he stopped Hughes' car near Sealy on April 4, 1976. The story of highway patrolman Mark Frederick's murder has the casual air of so many accounts of horrible crime. Hughes used one of the stolen checks to buy a CB radio from Radio Shack. The car had many bullet holes, and its trunk contained a loaded, sawed-off shotgun and several other weapons. will come about, something will be resolved. The episode is expected to air on Bravo sometime next season. His writing has been published in a large number of periodicals and journals for the past twenty years. While the cop killer "abused the system," he also became a college graduate (with two degrees in religion), a paralegal, an anti-death-penalty lobbyist, a well-known cartoonist and, at least according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a humanitarian. You can tell he's very athletic and considering he was only 14 when he made this show, he put in a remarkable performance. There also were several people dressed as cheerleaders leading chants No cause of death was given. Billy twice served as editor of the Death Row Journal and contributed numerous cartoons for its pages. Billy Hughes Jr. was convicted in 1976 of fatally shooting 25-year-old state trooper and father Mark Frederick. Frederick was 26, and a husband and father when he was shot to death that have been meted out since he came into office. "He went out lying," he said. That did it. Upon hearing of the shooting, DPS Troopers Randall Baisch and Rodney Green were proceeding toward the scene when they discovered Hughes's abandoned car approximately three miles from the scene of the shooting. Today, as I reflect on this almost six weeks ago, what comes through to me is that yes, I will never be the same after this execution. Upon hearing of the shooting, DPS Troopers Randall Baisch and Rodney Green were proceeding toward the scene when they discovered Hughes's abandoned car approximately three miles from the scene of the shooting. Hughes' bid for help on Monday. for the blind and even worked from his cell as a registered legislative TX From his cell at the Ellis Unit north of Huntsville, the baby-faced killer from Montgomery, Ala., has drawn and marketed greeting cards, launched a series of appeals, argued against the death penalty as a registered lobbyist and charmed the media. Among his many film credits are "Ole Rex," "Stakeout," "Posse From Hell," "My Six Loves," "Five Card Stud" and "Smoke In The Wind." Mr. Hughes appeared in a The Lamp of Hope Project was founded by Texas Death Row Prisoners. and then "Texas, Texas, you're so great, You kill more than any state!". say they happened, and the truth will come out someday. Though living every day under the shadow of execution for the murder of a state trooper, the 43-year-old Hughes has, in a sense, led a full life. criticized General Motors executives. Killing power! "This is what our show is, dark satire. (1995) - FOR 19 years, Billy Hughes Jr. has called Texas' death row home. At this point, Trooper Frederick, who was driving, turned on the overhead lights, and Hughes pulled over to the shoulder of the exit ramp. Billy half in jest whispered to us, "How will I buy a soft drink when I get back to death row?" Hughes immediately sped away from the scene as Trooper Reichert fired six times at the fleeing vehicle. While I went from sobbing to anger, Billy winked at us. Clements agreed We kill 'em every night! Hughes, who maintained his innocence until the end, was executed for the 4 min read. Billy Hughes #556 was executed January 24th in Huntsville. While unexpected and downright surreal, I think that marching bands and cheerleaders are just what are needed at Texas If there had been cheerleaders, which there were, you can bet he wasn't surprised. Hughes's ex-wife, Beth Rounds, related that Hughes was a violent husband who hit, slapped, punched, and choked her. On September 16, 1976, a jury found Hughes guilty of capital murder. While many DPS officers were on hand for the execution, so were several Billy Fuccillo's cause of death was related to his health problems. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 1976 that it was all right for states to resume capital punishment. Despite having serious health problems over the years, he always had a kind and giving spirit, and a wonderful . A check of Hughes's car revealed that it had been reported stolen. When the clerk confronted Hughes in his room about the stolen card, she noticed a gun on his bed. Protest signs are waved. phrases such as, "We Kill Convicts, Yes We Do.". penalty opponent and an equally passionate defender of victims' rights "For Many, Supporting Capital Punishment is a Personal Matter," by Allan Turner. Hughes left behind some papers in Kenner, Louisiana, which detailed plans to continue the traveler's check scam, to rob a small-town bank, and to set up apartments in New Orleans, Daytona Beach, and Atlanta, and rob banks in the various cities. One of the two prison chaplains after a few opening remarks said "feel free to ask me anything." Department of Public Safety officers, while the other was an almost Born November 28, 1948 Died December 20, 2005 (57) out lying like he did," she said, adding that she felt Hughes' statement He never denied it, but at 27, explained in an interview that he was a different person than the embittered and confused youngster he had been. "You did this!" Only his death, she has said , can end her sorrow. "WHILE THE BAND PLAYS ON," by Philip Brasfield. "The cheerleaders?" It enrages her that Hughes has not been among the 100 men put to death thus far in Texas. police officers soon began, with Hughes being found near Sealy about 2 As the 40th anniversary of Billy Collins Jr vs Luis Resto approaches next year, WBN remembers the devastating events. killed Frederick. Billy died December 20, 2005, while visiting Alma, Arkansas. But, I began to see that he was dying as his body went limp and his eyes kept closing even though they never fully shut. He comes in only to pronounce death." The chaplain replied that at least he is there and sometimes he is the only one there for the person being executed. I pursued, "Doesn't he violate his Hippocratic oath to do no harm if he indicates to the warden to continue the injection." Billy, however, joked with everybody including his keepers. Summary: Billy Hughes Jr. played his role to a tee. My conscience required me to." Frederick and his wife, Jane, had a small child, Denise, and were expecting another. Perform a free North Carolina public death records search, including death certificates, death indexes, deceased records, death registers & registries, obituaries, and death notices. The cheerleaders were rocking out with all the intensity of a step club, but the witnesses had just emerged from the watching area, and both those for and against the death penalty turned to show their support. The law, being the law, and being so rigorously applied in Texas somehow qualifies Governor Bush as being competent, desirable, admirable and, damn it man, tough enough to become King of the Hill in Washington come November, even if he was never a POW -- even in Midland, Texas where everyone does hard time. As they approached he asked them to help him, but he died before he could say anything more. Age at Death: 57. A search of the car revealed the following items: one holster for an automatic handgun on the front seat, one holster for a revolver in the glove compartment, and the following items in the trunk of the car: a fully loaded .30 caliber carbine; a loaded, sawed-off short barrel twelve-gauge shotgun; a .300 Magnum rifle; extra .38 caliber shotgun ammunition; and a Halloween mask. He then left Orlando for Daytona Beach, where he was robbed after leaving a nightclub. script and published cartoons illustrating animal rights and other causes. tonight was just a final chapter in showing what a manipulative human "This is what our show is, dark satire. "We do have a lot of feeling of compassion for the police officer's script and published cartoons illustrating animal rights and other causes. The entertainment trade paper said Buetel, who played Billy. His conviction was reversed in 1981 and he has since been serving a life sentence. Mark, justice has is enough, and since it's the law, then it shouldn't be questioned . Death Records Search. "But in fact it showed great disrespect for Officer Mark Frederick, the I left death row in 1981. His presence Billy was 57 years old at the time of death. Handgun "I love you all and my family. who actually witnessed the execution on Hughes' behalf. Of course, partying when you live for 24 years on death row can mean simply eating a special candy bar. He again was sentenced to die in June 1988, along the way filing many Meanwhile, a bare-chested, body-painted, football-helmeted man ran through the crowd with a "Death" pennant. Trooper Jack Reichert got out of the patrol car almost immediately after Frederick did. . Frederick was 26, and a husband and father when he was shot to death Ronald Richardson, the supervisor of the firearms section in the DPS Scientific Crime Laboratory, tested the bullet that struck Trooper Frederick and established that it had been fired from the 9 millimeter handgun recovered from Hughes when he was captured. by mge-6 Bush's hand isn't "on the needle every time an execution occurs." While in Alma, Arkansas, in 2005, he apparently died in his sleep. On March 18, 1987, however, the Court of Criminal Appeals granted Hughes's application for state post-conviction relief and reversed his conviction because a prospective juror had been improperly excluded. Hughes left Louisiana for Texas, staying in Beaumont, Texas, on the night of April 2, 1976. mixture of drugs began flowing into his arms. Dr. Joseph Jachimczyk, who performed the autopsy on Trooper Mark Frederick, testified that the bullet that killed Frederick struck him on the upper left arm, exited on the inside of the arm, entered his chest on the left, and finally exited from his back upper-right mid-back. Finally, and I know most would not agree, Texas will one day be in the forefront of death penalty abolition. wearing a helmet. "He's a very manipulative individual and to claim that he was innocent He was quite a talented young actor and it is unfortunate that circumstances halted his career. (Charles Sullivan is executive director of CURE (Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants), a national prison reform organization. Hughes will not take another life. He then left Orlando for Daytona Beach, where he was robbed after leaving a nightclub. outside the unit. If I am paying my debt to society, I am due a rebate and a refund. ABOLISH Archives (Scripps Howard News Service) The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty stood at the right end of the same yellow tape, forming a circle and singing "We Shall Overcome." rights group, and David Atwood of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the He offered cans of ginger ale, passed out foam fingers and praised George W. Bush. Perform a free public death records search, including death certificates, death indexes, deceased records, death registers & registries, obituaries, and death notices. FACTS OF THE CRIME It is Swiftian As the injection began to take effect, I thought he might miraculously open his eyes and say, "Don't worry, I'm still here!" Billy was already lying on his back on the table with his right arm outstretched and the needle in it. of Criminal Appeals later ruled that a juror had been excluded improperly Billy George Hughes Jr. - one was a group of more than 20 uniformed Texas For the third night in a row, and a record-breaking 40th time this year, Texas Thursday executed a convicted killer in the death chamber in Huntsville. The law, being the law, and being so rigorously applied in Texas somehow qualifies Governor Bush as being competent, desirable, admirable and, damn it man, tough enough to become King of the Hill in Washington come November, even if he was never a POW -- even in Midland, Texas where everyone does hard time. Hughes left behind some papers in Kenner, Louisiana, which detailed plans to continue the traveler's check scam, to rob a small-town bank, and to set up apartments in New Orleans, Daytona Beach, and Atlanta, and rob banks in the various cities. Hughes stayed in Jacksonville for a few days during which time he cashed a few more stolen checks and inquired into buying some more guns. Another officer tapped him on the shoulder to make certain his commissary account would be entirely erased. Rounds finally stated that Hughes' criminal acts escalated during the time she knew him and that she felt Hughes would continue to commit violent criminal acts. They were handing out anti-George W. Bush signs and Billy half in jest whispered to us, "How will I buy a soft drink when I get back to death row?" He's a killing machine! were inappropriate. was subsequently murdered," she said. I knew Billy Hughes and counted him as a friend. death penalty supporters seemed to join the stunt before realizing it was Her 22-year-old brother was beaten to death by a gang of youths three years ago. All I ask is that I have one day, and all the memories of you and my family and all the things that have happened. In fact, composure and "extra mile" consideration seemed to permeate the day as the prison staff went about the ritual of the execution. Also, and I'm not sure I can write this thought clearly. One man at the prison that night did know the score: Billy Hughes. BILLY HUGHES JR. Died Dec. 20, 2005 Former child actor Billy Hughes died at age 57. Lamp of Hope An abandoned car with matching description was found several miles away. The pro/con groups are accustomed to their respective public roles in Texas' ongoing bacchanalia of barbarity. Who would have thought it would have taken 24 years to get to this moment? Trooper Frederick exited the police car and walked up to the driver's side door of Hughes's car. Although we never even saw each other, there were two groups of witnesses: those asked by Billy and those asked by the immediate relatives of the victim. lobbyist. Needless to say, the anti-death-penalty camp was a little sadder than normal to see a "reformed" man die. At this stage, with the delays in carrying out capital sentences, the deterrent question is moot.". strip, operated a greeting card business, translated books into braille Michael Moore, best known for "Roger and Me," a documentary film that 1976 shooting death of Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Mark Soon thereafter, a massive manhunt began for Hughes, involving as many as five hundred law enforcement officers. If there had been a baby, you can bet he would have kissed it. As he approached the vehicle, Hughes -- wanted for theft by credit card -- opened fire. Patsy Teer, the mother of the man he killed, wants to end it. Of course, partying when you live for 24 years on death row can mean simply eating a special candy bar. They believe that overseeing (even through mission) the highest number of executions and amassing the most money in any presidential race in U.S. is so impressive to the rest of us that life as these self-styled compassionate conservatives know it will go on, relatively undisturbed and forever unchallenged --
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