Executed

Jimmy Glass

25 years old · died June 12, 1987 · Louisiana

Jimmy L. Glass was executed in the electric chair in Louisiana on June 12, 1987. Accounts of his death recall his final words, a remark that he would rather be fishing. They also do not describe any objection raised to his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the state of Louisiana (execution by electric chair).

Sources (3)

10 Notorious Last Words from Prisoners on Death Row Oddee, October 11, 2013
Death row killer used last words, not to seek forgiveness, but to complain about meal The Mirror, November 16, 2023
15 infamous last words from criminals on death row Police1, May 14, 2024

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