Anthony Sanchez
Anthony Sanchez, 44, was executed by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester on September 21, 2023. He maintained his innocence to the end, and he thanked his supporters, including his spiritual adviser, who was with him in the execution chamber. He chose not to seek clemency, saying he expected it would be denied. His supporters and an investigator hired by an anti-death penalty group disputed the DNA evidence used against him, while the state said that evidence was conclusive.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. He maintained his innocence, and an investigator hired by an anti-death penalty group argued the DNA evidence may have been contaminated.
Reported by: Oklahoma Department of Corrections (the agency that held him); an investigator hired by an anti-death penalty group (outside investigators).