Last meal explained

A condemned prisoner's last meal is a customary ritual preceding execution. In many countries, the prisoner may, within reason, select what the last meal will be.

Contemporary restrictions in the United States

Contrary to the common belief that all last meal requests, regardless of their complexity, must be fulfilled, various restrictions are in place over what can be requested.[1] [2]

In the United States, most states give the meal a day or two before execution and use the euphemism "special meal". Alcohol and tobacco are usually, but not always, denied. Unorthodox or unavailable requests are replaced with similar substitutes. Some states place tight restrictions. Sometimes, a prisoner asks to share the last meal with another inmate (as Francis Crowley did with John Resko in 1932) or has the meal distributed among other inmates (as requested by Raymond Fernandez in 1951).[3]

In Florida, the food for the last meal must be purchased locally and the cost is limited to $40.[4] In Oklahoma, the cost is limited to $25. In Louisiana, the prison warden traditionally joins the condemned prisoner for the last meal. On one occasion, the warden paid for an inmate's lobster dinner.[5]

In Texas, the tradition of customized last meals is thought to have been established around 1924.[6] However, in September 2011, the state of Texas abolished all special meal requests after condemned prisoner Lawrence Russell Brewer requested a large and expensive last meal. Brewer did not eat any of it, stating that he was not hungry.[7] [8] [5] [9] Since then, the prisoner's last meal is whatever is being served in the Huntsville Unit cafeteria on the day of execution.[10]

Documented last meal requests

This represents the items requested, as reported, but does not in all cases represent what the prisoner actually received.

Europe

Name Crime Country Year Method of execution Requested meal
Treason (enlisting help from the German Empire for the Easter Rising) UK 1916 Sacramental bread. Casement converted to Catholicism before his execution and stated he intended to go "to my death with the body of my God as my last meal."[11]
Murder UK 1955 Hanging Scrambled egg.[12]
Serial murder France 1854 Café au lait and a bread roll.[13]
Serial murder Germany 1925 Decapitation by guillotine An expensive cigar and a cup of Brazilian coffee.[14]
Karl HopfSerial murderGermany1914Decapitation by hatchetSausages, bread and beer.[15]
Murder and robbery Germany 1902 Decapitation by guillotine Six glasses of beer.[16]
Serial murder and rape Germany 1931 Decapitation by guillotine Wiener schnitzel, fried potatoes and a bottle of white wine. He requested a second helping and received it.
Supposed High treason France 1793 Decapitation by guillotine A pan-fried chicken, some pastries, boiled beef and puréed turnips. He additionally received a dessert consisting of two chicken wings, vegetables, two glasses of wine cut with water, a piece of sponge cake, and a glass of Malaga wine.[17]
Serial murder UK 1879 Hanging Eggs and a large amount of salty bacon. He asked for a cup of iced water but he was denied it.[18]
Karl Ludwig SandManslaughterGermany1820Decapitation by swordGruel.[19]
Friedrich SchumannSerial murderGermany1921Decapitation by hatchetFrikadellen and Teltow turnips.[20]
Adolf SeefeldtSerial murderNazi Germany1936Decapitation by guillotineA roast chicken.[21]
Ion PistolMurderSocialist Republic of Romania1987ShootingAn onion omelette.[22]

Asia

Name Crime Country Year Method of execution Requested meal
Terrorism; involved in the 2002 Bali bombingsIndonesia2008Firing squadRoti canai and chips made from Indian three-leaved yam. The two were brothers and shared the same last meal, which was provided by their family.[23]
Freddy BudimanPossession of narcotic drugsIndonesia2016Firing squadHomemade meals made by his former mother-in-law: Otak-otak fish cakes, and rendang.[24]
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Indonesia 2015 KFC. Although Indonesia does not normally grant last meal requests, Sukumaran and Chan were granted their KFC feast via officials.[25]
Taiwan 2016 Gunshot Bento, consisting of stewed pork, rice and vegetables.[26]
Murder Thailand 2018 Sticky rice with grilled chicken.[27]
Rape of his 10-year-old stepdaughter Philippines 1999 Sardines and dried fish. When the reprieve was announced, he shared the food with relatives who had gathered at the prison.[28]
Murder and rape Thailand 1999 Plain rice, tofu soup with minced pork, khanom mo kaeng and a bottle of water.[29]
Holocaust perpetrator 1962 Hanging Declined a special meal, instead requesting a bottle of Carmel red wine with the usual prison food of cheese, bread, olives, and tea. He drank about half of the bottle.[30]
Murder 2001 Hanging Declined a last meal; she was instead given a dinner from KFC.[31] [32]
Unlawful possession of firearms 1989 Hanging Meat and seafood.[33]
Iraq 2006 Hanging The Times states that "he refused their offers of cigarettes and a last meal of chicken and shawarma rice."[34] Other sources state Hussein ate his last meal of chicken and rice, and had a cup of hot water with honey. Regardless of the source, whatever Hussein actually had for his last meal is uncertain.[35]
India 2012 Hanging A tomato along with "jail food", and two cups of masala tea. He also drank four bottles of mineral water.[36] [37]
India 2015 Hanging Declined a special meal; he was given a breakfast of upma, which he did not eat.[38]
Imam SamudraTerrorism; involved in the 2002 Bali bombingsIndonesia2008Firing squadEmping mlinjo, sagon (Javanese coconut cookies), and pepes made from mackerel.
Drug trafficking Singapore 1994 Hanging Roast chicken with salad and Coca-Cola on ice, fried eggs and sausages,[39] and a meal of specially-made pea soup with sausages from the Dutch Embassy.[40]
Murder spree Singapore 1996 Hanging A pizza and a cup of hot chocolate.[41]
Drug trafficking Singapore 2023 Hanging Chicken rice, nasi biryani, ice cream soda, and Milo-flavoured sweets,[42] and a bowl of wanton noodles.[43]
Sekarmadji Maridjan KartosuwiryoRebellion, waging war against IndonesiaIndonesia1962Firing squadRendang and rice. He shared the meal with his wife and children, but he personally did not eat it.[44]
Astini SumiasihMurderIndonesia2005Firing squadBread, squid, and assorted fruits.[45]
D. N. Aidit30 September MovementIndonesia1965Firing squad (extrajudicial killing by army)Bentoel cigarettes unsympathetically given by an army colonel upon request.[46]
Hideki TojoJapanese War crimesJapan1948HangingRice, miso soup, and grilled fish.

United States

California

NameCrimeYearMethod of executionRequested meal
Juanita SpinelliMurder1941Gas chamberTurkey meat and a hamburger.
Aaron MitchellMurder1967Gas chamberFried chicken, bread and butter, and milk.
Caryl ChessmanKidnapping, rape and robbery1960Gas chamberA sandwich and Coca-Cola.
Murder 2005 Lethal injection Declined a special meal,[48] but had some oatmeal and milk before his execution.[49]
Murder 1996 Lethal injection Fried pork chops, a baked potato with butter, asparagus, salad with blue cheese dressing, apple pie, and whole milk.[50]
Murder 1998 Lethal injection Alaskan king crab with melted butter, spinach salad, pork fried rice, Mandarin-style spare ribs, hot fudge sundae and a six-pack of Coca-Cola.[51]
Murder 1999 Lethal injection Two cans of Lucky Arctic iced tea and two cups of Mission Pride canned peaches.[52]
Murder 2001 Lethal injection Two vanilla milkshakes, extra crispy french fries, extra crispy fried oysters, and soft drinks.[53]
Murder 1993 Gas chamber Declined a special meal, but chose to have some ice water while waiting in his cell.
Murder 1992 Gas chamber A 21-piece bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken, two large Domino's Pizzas, ice cream, a bag of jelly beans, a six-pack of Pepsi, and a pack of Camel cigarettes.[54] [55] The pizzas were actually Tombstone Pizzas, per Vernell Crittendon's orders.[56] Crittendon worked at the prison and was responsible for dealing with the condemned person before his execution.
Murder 1955 Gas chamber A milkshake and a chocolate sundae.[57]
Proxy murder 1962 Gas chamber A steak and a salad.[58]
Serial murder and rape 1996 Lethal injection Two pepperoni and sausage pizzas, three servings of chocolate ice cream, and three six-packs of Coca-Cola and Pepsi.[59]
Murder and rape 1957 Gas chamber French fried butterfly jumbo prawns with cocktail sauce, one order of Ravioli, tossed green salad (mainly composed of romaine lettuce) with vinegar-and-oil dressing, chocolate cake, and a pack of Salem cigarettes.[60]
Proxy murder2006 Lethal injection Buffalo steak, frybread, Kentucky Fried Chicken, sugar-free pecan pie, sugar-free black walnut ice cream, and whole milk. He let the ice-cream thaw out for an hour and turned it into a milkshake by hand.[61]
Murder 2002 Lethal injection Two grilled cheese sandwiches, one pint of cottage cheese, a hominy-corn mixture, radishes, one slice of peach pie and one pint of chocolate chip ice cream.[62]
Murder 2005 Lethal injection Refused a special meal and had regular prison fare of chili macaroni, salad and cake.[63]

Alabama

NameCrimeYearMethod of executionRequested meal
John Louis EvansMurder1983ElectrocutionA shrimp dinner.
Matthew ReevesMurder2022Lethal injectionDeclined a special meal, but asked for a bottle of Sprite before his execution.[64]
Domineque RayMurder and rape2019Lethal injectionDeclined a special meal, but had the regular breakfast meal for that day consisting of milk, eggs, jelly, two biscuits, prunes and potatoes.[65]
Walter MoodyMurder2018Lethal injectionDeclined a special meal, but shared two philly cheesesteak sandwiches, a bag of chips, two Dr. Pepper sodas, one bag of M&M's and an almond Hershey bar with two attorneys and three friends before the execution.[66]
Murder 2020 Lethal injection Sweet potatoes, spinach, chicken patty, chicken leg quarter, cooked apples, fries, two oranges and orange flavored drink.[67]
Serial murder 2010 Lethal injection Chicken leg quarters, french fries, American cheese, orange drink, coffee and chocolate pudding.[68]
Murder 2004 Lethal injection Two fried eggs over-medium, four slices of bacon, sliced tomatoes, fried green tomatoes, pineapple slices with mayonnaise, white bread, a banana and a medium-sized bottle of V8 juice.
Murder 2013 Lethal injection Turkey bologna, french fries, and grilled cheese.
Serial murder 1957 Electrocution A hamburger, mashed potatoes, cinnamon rolls and coffee.[69]
Kenneth Eugene SmithMurder2024Nitrogen hypoxiaA T-bone steak, hash browns, toast, and eggs slathered in A.1. Sauce.[70] Although Alabama typically provides last meals the afternoon of the execution, Smith's last meal was served at 10 AM, and he was not permitted to drink any fluids after 4 PM, two hours before his execution was scheduled to begin. This was done as a precaution to minimize the chance that Smith would vomit into his mask as the gas was being pumped in.[71]

Texas

After Texas abolished last meal requests in 2011, all death row inmates in Texas have been served regular prison food.[72]

NameCrimeYearMethod of executionRequested meal
Murder 1984 Lethal injection A hamburger, french fries and a Dr Pepper.[73]
Murder 2000 Lethal injection "Justice, Equality, World Peace." Because it was not a meal at all, Barnes' request could not be granted.[74]
Murder 2011 Lethal injection Two chicken fried steaks smothered in gravy with sliced onions, a triple meat bacon cheeseburger with fixings on the side, a cheese omelet with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and jalapeños, a large bowl of fried okra with ketchup, one pound of barbecue with half a loaf of white bread, three fajitas with fixings, a Meat Lovers pizza, three root beers, one pint of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream, and a slab of peanut butter fudge with crushed peanuts.[75] Brewer's request was granted, but he refused the meal when it arrived saying that he was simply not hungry, prompting Texas to stop granting last meal requests to condemned inmates.[76]
Murder 1982 Lethal injection A T-bone steak, french fries, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, biscuits, peach cobbler and iced tea.[77] Originally Brooks wanted fried shrimp and oysters, but the prison chef told him shellfish was not an option.[78]
Murder 1993 Lethal injection Fried chicken and rice.[79]
Murder 2005 Lethal injection Fried chicken, a cheeseburger, onion rings, french fries, bacon, sausage, cheesecake and cinnamon rolls.[80]
1991 Lethal injection Chicken and dumplings, steamed rice, sliced bread, black-eyed peas, and iced tea.[81]
Murder and rape 2011 Lethal injection Fried chicken, Pico de gallo, tacos, two colas and a bowl of fried okra.[82]
Murder 1992 Lethal injection Ice cream.[83]
Serial murder 1989 Lethal injection A cheeseburger, french fries, and a strawberry milkshake.[84]
Serial murder 1998 Lethal injection Two T-bone steaks (well done) with all the fixings.[85]
Serial murder 1985 Lethal injection A T-bone steak, a baked potato, butter, sweet green peas, bread rolls, banana pudding and coffee.[86]
Murder and rape 2008 Lethal injection A grilled cheeseburger, four fish patties, six hard boiled eggs and coffee.[87]
Murder 1984 Lethal injection T-bone steak (medium to well done), french fries with ketchup, whole kernel corn, sweet peas, a lettuce and tomato salad with sliced egg and French dressing, iced tea, sweetener, saltines, Boston cream pie, and rolls.
Serial murder 1989 Lethal injection Steak, salad, french fried potatoes, and watermelon.[88]
Murder 1990 Lethal injection A lump of dirt, which was denied. He settled for a cup of yogurt.
Murder 1998 Lethal injection A banana, a peach and a salad with either Ranch or Italian dressing.[89]

Other states

NameCrimeStateYearMethod of executionRequested meal
Serial murder Illinois 1995 Lethal injection Prime rib, baked potato, garlic bread, coffee, Coca-Cola and pistachio ice cream.[90]
Murder Georgia 2008 Lethal injection Declined a special meal and was given the regular prison meal of the day consisting of baked fish, peas, cole slaw, carrots, cheese grits, buns, fruit juice, and chocolate cake.[91] Alderman originally chose fried chicken, fried shrimps and a pint of cherry or strawberry ice cream as a last meal, but did not receive it since his execution was stayed.[92]
Murder Oklahoma 2001 Lethal injection A bag of chips.[93]
Murder Kansas 1962 Hanging Two fried chickens with sides of mashed potatoes, green beans and Pie a la Mode.[94]
Murder South Carolina 1998 Lethal injection A sub sandwich, tossed salad, French fries and a vanilla milkshake, shared with his attorneys.[95]
Falsely accused of rape and murder Colorado 1939 Gas chamber Ice cream.[96]
Murder Florida 2017 Lethal injection Fried pork chops, fried ham, French fries, vanilla swirl ice cream, and a can of Coca-Cola.[97]
Murder Ohio 2005 Lethal injection Two cheeseburgers with lettuce and mayonnaise, french fries with ketchup, one Dr Pepper and one Mountain Dew.[98]
Murder and kidnapping Arizona 2022 Lethal injection Declined a last meal, saying that he was fasting, then changed his mind and accepted a meal tray consisting of salami, mustard, peanut butter, jelly, wheat bread, a snack bag of tortilla chips, and a drink of water with a juice packet.[99]
Murder Delaware 1996 Hanging A steak (well-done), a baked potato with sour cream and butter, buttered rolls, peas and vanilla ice cream.[100]
Murder Maryland 2005 Lethal injection Breaded fish, pasta marinara, green beans, orange fruit punch, bread, and milk (this was what was on the prison menu that day).[101]
Murder North Carolina 1984 Lethal injection Declined a special meal, having a bag of Cheez Doodles and a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola instead.[102]
Murder Federal government 1936 Hanging Requested "the largest steak in town", but did not eat it. After his death, a reporter who had been present for the execution spotted the steak in the jail kitchen and helped himself to it.[103]
Serial murder New York 1951 Electrocution Fried chicken, fried potatoes and salad.
John A. BennettRape and attempted murderUnited States Army1961HangingShrimp with cocktail sauce, hot rolls, cake, peaches, milk and coffee.[104]
Murder Federal government 2020 Lethal injection Meat lover's pizza and a brownie.[105]
Murder and rape Kentucky 1936 Hanging Fried chicken, pork chops, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, cornbread, lemon pie, and ice cream.[106]
Kenneth BirosMurder and robbery Ohio2009Lethal injectionA cheese pizza, onion rings with fried mushrooms, chips with French onion dip, cherry pie, blueberry ice cream and one Dr. Pepper.[107]
Murder Nevada 1979 Gas chamber Filet mignon, tossed salad with Thousand Island dressing, asparagus, baked potato with sour cream and an unspecified dessert.[108]
Serial murder Florida 2016 Lethal injection Medium rare rib eye steak, a baked potato with butter and sour cream, a salad made of iceberg lettuce, cucumber and tomato, baked garlic bread, lemon meringue pie, and a bottle of Coca-Cola.[109]
Murder Louisiana 2010 Lethal injection Fried sac-a-lait fish, topped with crawfish étouffée, a peanut butter and apple jelly sandwich, and chocolate chip cookies.[110]
Murder Federal government 2020 Lethal injection Seafood-stuffed mushrooms, a platter of fried shrimp, shrimp Alfredo pasta, six buttered biscuits and cheesecake.[111]
Serial murder Florida 2019Lethal injection Three cheeseburgers, french fries and bacon.[112]
Murder Georgia 2015 Lethal injection Three eggs over easy, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, sausage, pecan waffles with strawberries, milk, apple juice and decaf coffee.[113]
James BrileyMurder, rape and robberyVirginia1985ElectrocutionFried shrimps with cocktail sauce and a lemon-lime soft drink.[114]
Linwood BrileyMurder, rape and robberyVirginia1984ElectrocutionGrilled tenderloin steak, a baked potato, green peas, a salad with french dressing, buttered rolls, cake, peaches, punch and milk.[115]
Murder Washington 2010 Lethal injection Combination meat pizza, apple pie, coffee, and milk.
Murder Missouri 2019 Lethal Injection A gyro sandwich, a smoked brisket sandwich, two orders of french fries, a cola and a banana split.[116] Previously Bucklew had a t-bone steak, caesar salad, apple pie a la mode, and a baked potato before his execution was stayed.[117]
Murder Ohio 2002 Lethal injectionA single, unpitted black olive.
Murder Florida 1998 Electrocution Asparagus, broccoli, strawberries, tomatoes and a cup of tea.
Serial murder Florida 1989 Electrocution Declined a special meal, so he was given (but did not eat) the traditional steak (medium-rare), eggs (over easy), hash browns, toast, milk, coffee, juice, butter, and jelly.[118]
Robert Earl Butts Jr.MurderGeorgia2018Lethal injectionA bacon cheeseburger with American and cheddar cheese, a ribeye steak, six chicken tenders, seasoned French fries, cheesecake and strawberry lemonade.[119]
Murder Oklahoma 1997 Lethal injection Barbecue beef ribs, corn on the cob, baked beans, potato salad and hot rolls served with lemonade.[120]
Murder North Carolina 2002 Lethal injection Declined a special meal, but had two cheeseburgers, a steak sandwich, and two cans of Coca-Cola from the prison canteen, for which he paid $4.20 from his prison account.
Edward CastroMurderFlorida2000Lethal injectionA T-Bone steak, fried shrimps, fried potatoes, fried onion rings, fried tomatoes, ice cream and Coca-Cola.[121]
Serial murder Nevada 1985 Lethal injection Jumbo shrimp, french fries, tossed salad with French dressing, clam chowder, cookies and candy.
Murder spree Ohio 2002 Lethal injection Well done filet mignon smothered with mushrooms, fried chicken breasts, a salad with French dressing, sweet potato pie with whipped cream, french fries, collard greens, onion rings, cornbread, broccoli with melted cheese, biscuits and gravy, and a cherry Coca-Cola.
Malice murder Georgia 2005 Lethal injection Filet mignon steak wrapped in bacon; de-veined shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with lemon; a baked potato filled with sour cream, chives and bacon bits; corn on the cob; asparagus with hollandaise sauce; a buttered French baguette with goat cheese; cantaloupe; apple pie; vanilla bean ice cream and iced tea.[122]
Murder and rape Ohio 2008 Lethal injection T-bone steak with A-1 sauce, onion rings, french fries, four eggs over easy, toast with butter, hash browns, a pint of rocky road ice cream, a Mountain Dew soft drink and authentic bear claw pastries[123]
Murder New York 1932 Electrocution Steak and onions, french fries, apple pie, ice cream and melted ice cream.[124]
Murder Florida 1999 Electrocution One lobster tail, fried potatoes, a half-pound of fried shrimp, six ounces of fried clams, half a loaf of garlic bread, and 32 ounces of A&W root beer.[125]
Murder Colorado 1997 Lethal injection Chocolate and vanilla ice cream cups, shared with the prison superintendent and a manager.[126]
Murder Georgia 2011 Lethal injection Declined a special meal and was offered the standard meal tray: grilled cheeseburgers, oven-browned potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, cookies and a grape drink.[127]
Murder Missouri 2022 Lethal injection A ribeye steak, shrimps, asparagus, a salad with Italian dressing, cottage cheese and V8 juice.[128]
Murder Utah 1938 Firing squad Pheasant.[129]
Murder Florida 2006 Lethal injection Declined a special meal. He was served the regular prison meal for that day consisting of shredded turkey with taco seasoning, shredded cheese, rice, pinto beans, tortilla shells, apple crisp and iced tea, but declined that as well.[130]
Clarence DixonMurderArizona2022Lethal injectionKentucky Fried Chicken, strawberry ice cream and a bottle of water.[131]
Serial murder and child molestation Washington 1993 Hanging Broiled salmon and fried potatoes.[132]
Murder Oklahoma 2010 Lethal injection A double cheeseburger with mayonnaise, a foot-long hot dog with cheese, mustard and extra onions, a cherry limeade, and a large banana milkshake.[133]
Murder Washington 2001 Lethal injection Eggs, bacon, waffles, sweet roll, cereal and orange juice. Elledge did not eat the dinner despite requesting it; his last meal was instead a breakfast consisting of apple juice, oatmeal, toast, hash browns, coffee and eggs.[134]
John FautenberrySerial killerOhio2009Lethal injectionTwo eggs sunny side up, fried potatoes, two slices of fried bologna, four slices of wheat bread, two slices of buttered wheat toast, four tomato slices, lettuce with mayonnaise, two 3 Musketeers bars and two packages of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.[135]
Murder Federal government 1963 Hanging Requested a single olive with the pit still in it.[136]
Murder North Carolina 2006 Lethal injection Popcorn shrimp, hush puppies, french fries and a Coke.[137]
Murder Georgia 2010 Lethal injection Fried fish, shrimp, a baked potato, salad, boiled corn, ice cream, cheesecake and soda.[138]
Serial murder Illinois 1994 Lethal injection A dozen deep-fried shrimp, a bucket of original recipe Kentucky Fried Chicken, french fries, a pound of strawberries, and a bottle of Diet Coke.
Murder Utah 2010 Firing squad Lobster tail, steak, apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and 7 Up. He also requested to watch The Lord of the Rings film trilogy while he ate his meal.[139]
Serial murder Georgia 2018 Lethal injection Declined a special meal and requested the regular prison meal of the day: a grilled hamburger, a hot dog, white beans, coleslaw and grape beverage.[140]
Murder and drug trafficking Federal government 2001 Lethal injection Steak, french fries, onion rings, three slices of bread, and a soda.
Murder Florida 2023 Lethal injection Barbeque pork ribs, buffalo wings, turkey neck, shrimp fried rice, french fries with honey barbeque sauce, and water.
Murder Utah 1977 Firing squad A hamburger, hard-boiled eggs, a baked potato, a few cups of coffee, and three shots of contraband Jack Daniel's whiskey.[141] [142]
Murder Georgia 2015 Lethal injection Cheese dip with chips, Texas nachos with fajita meat and a diet frosted lemonade. Previously Gissendaner had cornbread, buttermilk, two Burger King Whoppers, two large orders of french fries, cherry vanilla ice cream, popcorn, lemonade and a salad with boiled eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, carrots, cheese and Paul Newman buttermilk dressing before her execution was stayed.[143]
Murder Florida 1984 Electrocution A steak, corn, broccoli and cookies.[144]
Serial murder Florida 2012 Lethal injection Fried chicken, french fries & butter pecan ice cream.[145]
Murder Oklahoma 2021 Lethal injection Two bacon cheeseburgers with onion, tomato, pickles, lettuce and mustard, barbeque chips, a 2-liter bottle of Mr. Pibb, a half-gallon of Neapolitan ice cream, and a large pack of Nutter Butter sandwich cookies.[146]
Murder Oklahoma 1995 Lethal injection Two dozen steamed mussels, two dozen steamed clams, a double cheeseburger from Burger King, half-dozen barbecued spare ribs, two strawberry milkshakes, half a pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and diced strawberries. He also had a 16-ounce can of spaghetti with meatballs, served at room temperature.[147] However, he issued a public statement complaining that he had requested SpaghettiOs, not regular canned spaghetti.[148]
Serial murder Arizona 1997 Lethal injection Two cheeseburgers, french fries with extra salt, coffee with milk.[149]
Serial murder Arizona 1998 Lethal injection Six fried eggs (over easy), four strips of bacon (chewy), two slices of buttered white bread toast, one cup of coffee, and two bottles of Coca-Cola (served with ice).
Murder Oklahoma 2003 Lethal injection Three cheeseburgers, three orders of onion rings, ice cream and a Slush.[150]
Carl Austin HallKidnappingFederal government1953Gas chamberFried chicken.[151]
Murder Arizona 1992 Gas chamber Fried eggs, bacon, toast, butter, honey and orange juice.[152]
Murder North Carolina 2003 Lethal injection A Greek salad, linguini with white clam sauce, cheesecake with cherry topping, garlic bread, and Coca-Cola.[153]
Lindbergh kidnapping and murder New Jersey 1936 Electrocution Celery, stuffed green olives, roast chicken, french fried potatoes, buttered peas, cherries, and a slice of white cake.
Bonnie Brown HeadyKidnappingFederal government1953Gas chamberFried chicken.
Murder Pennsylvania 1999 Lethal injection Two slices of cheese pizza and two cups of black coffee.[154]
Brandon HedrickMurderVirginia2006ElectrocutionPizza with cheese, bacon and hamburger meat; French fries with ketchup; bacon; chocolate cake and apple pie.[155]
Murder Georgia 2015 Lethal injection Declined a special meal and was offered the institutional meal tray, consisting of shepherd's pie, mashed potatoes, red beans, cabbage relish salad, cornbread, sugar cookies and fruit punch.[156]
Daryl HoltonMurderTennessee2007ElectrocutionDeclined a special request, but ate the standard meal of the day consisting of riblets on a bun, mixed vegetables, baked beans, white cake with white icing and iced tea.[157]
Proxy murder Wyoming 1992 Lethal injection Pizza, shared with his mother and other family members. He later asked for and received a fruit plate.
Murder New Jersey 1963 Electrocution Prime rib steak, ice cream and a cigar.
Murder Tennessee 2018 Lethal injection A 'deluxe combo' meal consisting of a double bacon cheeseburger with mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato and pickles, a large order of onion rings, a large Coca-Cola with a wedge of lime, and an extra-large strawberry-banana milkshake.
Murder Federal government 2021 Lethal injection Pizza, jelly-filled doughnuts, and a strawberry shake. Johnson did not receive the doughnuts despite ordering them, only the pizza and strawberry shake were served to him.[158]
Murder Missouri 2021 Lethal injection Two double bacon cheeseburgers, onion rings, two large strawberry milkshakes and a large pizza.[159]
Murder Delaware 2012 Lethal injection Chicken lo Mein, carrots, cake, wheat bread and margarine and iced tea.[160]
Murder Georgia 2016 Lethal injectionRefused the option of choosing his last meal, so was given the standard meal on the menu that day of chicken and rice, rutabaga, seasoned turnip greens, dry white beans, cornbread, bread pudding and fruit punch.
Serial murder Arkansas 2017 Lethal injection Fried chicken, fried potato logs with tartar sauce, beef jerky bites, three candy bars, a chocolate milkshake and fruit punch.[161]
Murder Federal government 2003 Lethal injection Whole peaches, plums and nectarines.[162]
Serial murder Nebraska 1996 Electrocution Cheese pizza with green pepper and onions, strawberry cheesecake, and Coca-Cola.
Mass murder Indiana 1981 Electrocution Prime rib, lobster tails, potatoes with sour cream, chef salad with French dressing and a dinner roll. He also requested four cans of beer but they were denied.[163]
Robbery and murder Utah 1958 Hanging Pizzas and ice cream.[164]
Murder Florida 2014 Lethal injection Sweet potato pie, coconut cake, banana nut bread, a quarter bottle of Sprite, two tablespoons of strawberries, butter-pecan ice cream, vanilla ice cream and Fritos corn chips.[165]
Murder Arizona 1999 Lethal injection Two BLT sandwiches on white bread with mayonnaise, four fried eggs (over easy), a medium portion of hash browns, two breakfast rolls with strawberry jelly, half a pint of pineapple sherbet, a cup of coffee, a medium slice of German chocolate cake with coconut-caramel icing and a cup of milk.[166]
Murder Arizona 1999 Gas chamber Six fried eggs (over easy), 16 strips of bacon, a large serving of hash browns, a pint of pineapple sherbet, a breakfast steak (well-done), a cup of ice, a can each of 7 Up, Dr Pepper, and Coca-Cola, hot sauce, a cup of coffee, two packs of sugar and four Rolaids.
Murder Arizona 2010 Lethal injection Steak, fried okra, french fries, strawberry shake and Dr Pepper.
Murdered his neighbor Arkansas 2017 Lethal injection Holy Communion.[167]
Proxy murder Virginia 2010 Lethal injection Two fried chicken breasts, sweet peas with butter, a Dr Pepper and apple pie for dessert.[168]
Murder Missouri 2001 Lethal injection Corned beef sandwiches and french fries.[169]
Murder Oklahoma 2014 Lethal injection Chateaubriand steak, shrimp, a large baked potato and a Kentucky bourbon pecan pie. The meal was denied because it exceeded the $15 limit. He rejected a separate offer from the warden for a dinner from Western Sizzlin'.[170]
Serial murder Florida 2019 Lethal injection Roast beef, bacon, french fries and soda.[171]
Murder Georgia 2008 Lethal injection Two pepper jack barbecue burgers with crispy onions, baked potatoes with sour cream, bacon and cheese, and a large strawberry milkshake.[172]
Murder Nevada 2006 Lethal injection Fish fillet sandwich, french fries and a soft drink.
MurderOhio2003Lethal injectionA cheeseburger, french fries, apple pie and a Pepsi.[173]
Murder Ohio 2014 Lethal injection Roast beef, fried chicken, a bagel with cream cheese, fried potatoes with onions, potato salad, butter pecan ice cream and a bottle of Coca-Cola.[174]
Murder Montana 1995 Lethal injection Tenderloin steak (medium), french fries, a tossed salad, orange sherbet and whole milk.[175]
Murder and rape Missouri 2023 Lethal injection A cheeseburger, french fries, a strawberry milkshake and peanut M&Ms.
Murder Kentucky 1997 Electrocution Two cheesecakes, shared with his attorney.
Domestic terrorism and mass murder Federal government 2001 Lethal injection Two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream.[176] [177]
Murder Vermont 1883 Hanging Two boiled eggs, two slices of toast, a baked potato, a donut and a cup of coffee.[178]
Murder Nebraska 2018 Lethal injection Pizza with bacon, beef, cheese and mushrooms, Pepsi, and strawberry cheesecake.
Murder Oregon 1997 Lethal injection Two green apples, two red apples, a tray of fresh fruit and two 2-liter bottles of Coca-Cola.
Murder Nevada 1996 Lethal injection Lasagna, chicken Parmesan, salad and ice cream.
Murder Pennsylvania 1995 Lethal injection A large cheese pizza, cheese slices, cold cuts, pasta salad, iced cup cakes and a 2-liter bottle of Coca-Cola.
Virginia 2009 Lethal injection Chicken and several cakes.[179]
Murder Arkansas 2005 Lethal injection Two bacon cheeseburgers, french fries, two pints of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, and two bottles of Coca-Cola.
Mass murder Oklahoma 2002 Lethal injection A double cheeseburger, french fries, peach or cherry cobbler, a pint of vanilla ice cream and a large bottle of cranberry-grape juice.[180]
Murder Mississippi 2005 Lethal injection A T-bone steak (well done), buttered asparagus spears, a baked potato with sour cream, peach pie, vanilla ice cream and sweet tea.[181]
Murder spree Maryland 2004 Lethal injection A chicken patty with potatoes and gravy, green beans, marble cake, milk and fruit punch, the regular prison meal of the day.[182]
Murder South Dakota 2007 Lethal injection Steak (medium), jalapeño peppers with cream sauce, onion rings, a salad with cherry tomatoes, ham chunks, shredded cheese, bacon bits, and blue cheese and ranch dressing, coffee, lemon iced tea, and ice cream.
Serial murder Florida 2012 Lethal injection Rice, red beans, roasted pork, plantains, avocado, tomatoes, olive oil, pumpkin pie, egg nog, and Cuban Coffee.[183]
Murder Utah 1999 Lethal injection Three Burger King Whoppers, two large orders of french fries, a chocolate shake, chocolate chip ice cream, and a package of grape Hubba Bubba bubblegum, to be shared with his brother and a cousin.[184]
Murder and rape Ohio 2017 Lethal injection A large cheese, bell pepper and mushroom pizza; strawberry cheesecake, a piece of unleavened bread, a bottle of Pepsi and grape juice.[185]
Murder Arizona 1999 Lethal injection Three Fried eggs, sunny side up; four slices of bacon; one order of hash brown potatoes; two slices of whole wheat toast, with two pats of real butter; two individual serving size boxes of Raisin Bran cereal; two cartons of milk; two cups of Tasters Choice coffee.
Gilbert PostelleMurderOklahoma2022Lethal injection20 chicken nuggets with Ranch, BBQ and honey mustard dips, three large servings of French fries with ketchup, a crispy chicken sandwich, a regular chicken sandwich, a large cola and a caramel frappe.[186]
Dalton PrejeanMurderLouisiana1990ElectrocutionA seafood platter and an orange soda.[187]
Murder spree Arkansas 1999 Lethal injection A stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut, four Burger King Whoppers, a large order of french fries, three two-liter bottles of Pepsi, a bucket of ice, a bottle of ketchup, salt, fried eggplant, fried squash, fried okra, and a pecan pie. In an interview prior to his execution date, he said he was going to share his last meal with another inmate who was going to be executed the same day. He went on to say he originally wanted to have a roast duck for his last meal, but declined because he felt the prison would likely not prepare it.
Gerhard PuffMurderFederal government1954ElectrocutionFried chicken, sweet potatoes, asparagus tips, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, salad and strawberry shortcake.[188]
Willie James PyeMurderGeorgia2024Lethal injectionTwo chicken sandwiches, two cheeseburgers, french fries, two bags of plain potato chips, and two lemon-lime sodas.[189]
Murder Arkansas 1992 Lethal injection Steak, fried chicken, cherry Kool-Aid, and a pecan pie. Rector, rendered mentally incapacitated by his suicide attempt after murdering a police officer, said that he did not eat the pie because he was "saving it for later".[190]
Murder spree Idaho 2011 Lethal injection Hot dogs, sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, onions, relish, baked beans, veggie sticks, ranch dressing, fruit with gelatin and strawberry ice cream cups.[191]
Murder Arkansas 2000 Lethal injection Supreme pizza, salad, fried okra, cherry limeade and strawberry shortcake.[192]
James Terry RoachMurder and rapeSouth Carolina1986ElectrocutionFried shrimp, hush puppies, French Fries, tossed salad, cherry cheesecake and a soft drink.[193]
Serial murder Florida 2006 Lethal injection Lobster tail, butterfly shrimp, baked potato, strawberry cheesecake, and sweet tea.[194]
Serial murder Connecticut 2005 Lethal injection Declined a special meal, but dined on the regular prison meal of the day: turkey à la king over rice, mixed vegetables, white bread, fruit, and a beverage.[195]
and Murder (case still open) Massachusetts 1927 Electrocution Soup, meat, toast and tea.
Murder Florida 2008 Lethal injection Fried eggs (over easy), bacon, sausage links, hash browns, buttered toast, and a quart of chocolate milk.
Serial murder Oklahoma 1999 Lethal Injection Eggrolls, sweet and sour shrimp, and batter-fried shrimp.
Murder South Carolina 1985 Electrocution Pizza and tossed salad.[196]
and Mass murder Kansas 1965 Hanging Shrimp, french fries, garlic bread, ice cream, and strawberries with whipped cream.
Murder New York 1928 Electrocution Chicken Parmesan with alfredo pasta, ice cream, two milkshakes, and a 12-pack of grape soda.
John SpenkelinkMurderFlorida1979ElectrocutionA flask of Jack Daniel's, shared with the prison superintendent.[197]
Frank G. SpisakMurderOhio2011Lethal injectionSpaghetti with tomato sauce, a salad, chocolate cake and coffee.[198]
Serial murder Florida 1998 Electrocution Delmonico steak, a baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits, tossed salad with Roquefort dressing, buttered lima beans, a half gallon of mint chocolate-chip ice cream, and a 2-litre bottle of Pepsi.[199]
Murder Nebraska 1959 Electrocution Declined the usual steak dinner, asking for assorted cold cuts instead.
Murder Delaware 2005 Lethal injection Cheesesteak, coleslaw, and a Pepsi-Cola.
Murder spree Illinois 1996 Lethal injection Fried perch, potato salad, coleslaw, canned peaches and fruit juice.[200] [201]
Murder Florida 1983 Electrocution Steak, french fries, milk, and fresh strawberries.[202]
Serial murder Tennessee 2020 Electrocution Fried pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy and peach pie with vanilla ice cream.[203]
Murder spree Connecticut 1960 Electrocution Banana split, cherry soda, coffee with cream and sugar, and a pack of cigarettes.
Murder Utah 1996 Firing squad Antacid medicine, a cigarette, and pizzas "with everything."[204]
Serial murder Nevada 1989 Lethal injection Four double bacon cheeseburgers, french fries and a large Coke.
Murder Ohio 2018 Lethal injection Double cheeseburgers, fries, strawberry cheesecake with whipped cream, a vanilla milkshake and grapefruit juice.[205]
Murder Federal government 2020 Lethal injection Pizza hut.[206]
Murder Illinois 1990 Lethal injection Fried wild rabbit, biscuits, and blackberry pie.[207]
Murder Idaho 1994 Lethal injection Whole lobster, well-done prime rib, fried potatoes, salad with tomatoes and onions and Italian dressing, two pints of ice cream, a half gallon of milk, a two-liter bottle of soda and two apple fritters.[208]
Jerry WhiteMurderFlorida1995ElectrocutionGrilled round steak, French fried potatoes, coleslaw, toast, and orange juice.[209]
Murder Louisiana 1999 Lethal injection Twelve chocolate bars and some ice cream.
Serial murder Arkansas 2017 Lethal injection Two pieces of fried chicken with a side of sweet rice, BBQ pinto beans, a slice of bread, a peanut butter cookie, and a cinnamon roll.[210]
Murder Georgia 2019 Lethal injection One medium thin-crust pizza with everything, 20 buffalo wings, one pint of butter pecan ice cream, some apple pie and grape juice.[211]
Mass murder South Carolina 2005 Lethal injection Lobster tail, french fries, coleslaw, banana pudding and milk.[212]
Murder Arkansas 1913 Hanging Chicken, ice cream, cake, cantaloupe and a bottle of beer.[213]
Murder Arizona 2014 Lethal injection Two cookies.
Murder Tennessee 2007 Lethal injection Declined a special meal for himself, but he asked for a large vegetarian pizza to be given to a homeless person in Nashville, Tennessee. This request was denied by the prison, but carried out by others across the country.[214] [215]
Serial murder Oregon 1996 Lethal injection One honey bun.
Murder Indiana 2009 Lethal injection Prime rib, a "loaded" baked potato, pork chops with steak fries, rolls and two salads with ranch dressing.[216]
Serial murder Florida 2002 Lethal injection Declined a special meal, but had a hamburger and other snack food from the prison's canteen. Later, she drank a cup of coffee.[217]
Murder Tennessee 2018Electrocution Pickled ham hocks and pig tails.
Murder Pennsylvania 1995 Lethal injection Two cheeseburgers, fries, chocolate pudding and chocolate milk.[218]
Murder Ohio 2004 Lethal injection Mashed potatoes and gravy, lasagna, macaroni and cheese, corn, garlic bread, chocolate milk, and cherry cheesecake.

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