Can A Convict's Last Meal Tell Us About Their Innocence?

Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 12:10 in Psychology & Sociology

Can last meals reveal something the innocence of guilt of individuals on death row? Some have argued there is significance embedded in death row last meal decisions. Famously/weirdly, cop-killer Ricky Ray Rector asked to save his untouched pecan pie for after his execution, which sparked significant discussion about Rector's competency; on the basis of his food request. read more

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