EXECUTED

Corey Duane Hamilton
Executed: January 9, 2006 06:14 p.m. CDT by Lethal Injection in Oklahoma

Summary: During a robbery of Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken in Tulsa, Hamilton and three accomplices herded four employees into the restaurant's walk-in cooler and shot each once in the back of the head at close range with a .38 handgun, then left them to die. The robbery netted slightly more than $2,000. William Hamilton, Corey Hamilton's brother, Donnie Daniels and Tyrone Johnson all were sentenced to life in prison for their part in the crime. Hamilton received the death penalty in part because one of the co-defendants testified he was the shooter.

Final/Special Meal: Combination barbecue platter, with chicken, chopped brisket, ribs and hot links, baked beans, bread and barbecue sauce, and a large side dish of baked beans, sauce and extra bread.
Final Words: In his last words, he offered no apologies but said: "I wish everyone could experience the love of God the way I have. I love everyone. To the victims' families, I pray that you have peace and all that you are in need of." As the mixture of lethal drugs flowed into his veins, Hamilton said, "Into thy hands I commit my spirit, O Lord."