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NDTV
26-06-2025
- NDTV
Mississippi Man Who Spent Nearly 50 Years On Death Row Executed
A Mississippi man who had been on Death Row for nearly 50 years was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, one of two executions in the United States this week. Richard Jordan, 79, was convicted in 1976 of the murder of Edwina Marter, the wife of a bank executive in the town of Gulfport. Jordan, a shipyard worker, kidnapped Marter from her home and demanded a $25,000 ransom. He was apprehended when he went to pick up the money. Jordan confessed to murdering Marter and led the authorities to her body, which had been hidden in a forest. She had been shot. Jordan was pronounced dead at 6:16 pm Central Time (2316 GMT) at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, according to a statement issued by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He was Mississippi's longest-serving and oldest death row inmate at the time of his execution, the statement said. His execution came one day after that of Thomas Gudinas, 51, who was put to death by lethal injection in Florida on Tuesday. Gudinas was sentenced to death in 1995 for the murder of Michelle McGrath, who was last seen leaving a bar in the city of Orlando in the early hours. McGrath's battered body was found the next day and Gudinas was arrested shortly afterwards. Florida has carried out more executions -- seven -- than any other US state so far this year. The execution in Mississippi was the first in the southern state since December 2022. There have been 25 executions in the United States this year: 20 by lethal injection, two by firing squad and three by nitrogen hypoxia, which involves pumping nitrogen gas into a face mask, causing the prisoner to suffocate. The use of nitrogen gas as an execution method has been denounced by United Nations experts as cruel and inhumane. The death penalty has been abolished in 23 of the 50 US states, while three others -- California, Oregon and Pennsylvania -- have moratoriums in place. President Donald Trump is a proponent of capital punishment, and on his first day in office called for an expansion of its use "for the vilest crimes."
RTÉ News
26-06-2025
- RTÉ News
US man who spent nearly 50 years on death row executed
A 79-year-old Mississippi man who had been on death row for nearly 50 years has been executed by lethal injection, one of two executions in the United States this week. Richard Jordan was convicted in 1976 of the murder of Edwina Marter, the wife of a bank executive in the town of Gulfport. Jordan, a shipyard worker, kidnapped Ms Marter from her home and demanded a $25,000 ransom. He was apprehended when he went to pick up the money. Jordan confessed to murdering Ms Marter and led the authorities to her body, which had been hidden in a forest. She had been shot. Jordan was pronounced dead at 6.16pm local time yesterday (12.16am Irish Time this morning) at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman, according to a statement issued by the Mississippi Department of Corrections. He was Mississippi's longest-serving and oldest death row inmate at the time of his execution, the statement said. His execution came one day after that of Thomas Gudinas, 51, who was put to death by lethal injection in Florida on Tuesday. Gudinas was sentenced to death in for the murder of Michelle McGrath, who was last seen leaving a bar in the city of Orlando on 24 May 1994. Her battered body was found the next day and Gudinas was arrested shortly afterwards. Florida has carried out more executions - seven - than any other US state so far this year. The execution in Mississippi was the first in the southern state since December 2022. There have been 25 executions in the United States this year: 20 by lethal injection, two by firing squad and three by nitrogen hypoxia, which involves pumping nitrogen gas into a face mask, causing the prisoner to suffocate. The use of nitrogen gas as an execution method has been denounced by United Nations experts as cruel and inhumane. The death penalty has been abolished in 23 of the 50 US states, while three others - California, Oregon and Pennsylvania - have moratoriums in place. President Donald Trump is a proponent of capital punishment, and on his first day in office called for an expansion of its use "for the vilest crimes."
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Yahoo
Death Row inmates to be executed in Florida, Mississippi
A Mississippi man who has been on Death Row for 49 years is to be executed by lethal injection on Wednesday, one of two executions scheduled in the United States this week. Richard Jordan, 79, was convicted and sentenced to death in 1976 for the murder of Edwina Marter, the wife of a bank executive in the town of Gulfport. Jordan, a shipyard worker, kidnapped Marter from her home and demanded a $25,000 ransom. He was apprehended when he went to pick up the money. Jordan confessed to murdering Marter and led the authorities to her body, which had been hidden in a forest. She had been shot. Jordan is to be executed at 6:00 pm Central Time (2300 GMT) at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. One other execution is scheduled to be carried out in the United States this week. Thomas Gudinas, 51, is to be put to death by lethal injection at 6:00 pm (2200 GMT) on Tuesday at the Florida State Prison in Raiford. Gudinas was sentenced to death in 1995 for the murder of Michelle McGrath, who was last seen leaving a bar in the city of Orlando in the early hours. McGrath's battered body was found the next day and Gudinas was arrested shortly afterwards. Florida has carried out more executions -- six -- than any other US state so far this year. The execution in Mississippi will be the first in the southern state since December 2022. There have been 23 executions in the United States this year: 18 by lethal injection, two by firing squad and three by nitrogen hypoxia, which involves pumping nitrogen gas into a facemask, causing the prisoner to suffocate. The use of nitrogen gas as an execution method has been denounced by UN experts as cruel and inhumane. The death penalty has been abolished in 23 of the 50 US states, while three others -- California, Oregon and Pennsylvania -- have moratoriums in place. President Donald Trump is a proponent of capital punishment and called on his first day in office for an expansion of its use "for the vilest crimes." cl/sms
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mississippi prisoner Richard Jordan takes to YouTube to plead for clemency before execution
In an effort to seek clemency for convicted murderer Richard Gerald Jordan, the Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel released a video in which Jordan shares his story and asks the state not to execute him. The 79-year-old is scheduled to be executed on June 25. The U.S. Supreme Court will discuss on June 18 whether to grant Jordan an emergency stay of execution, and the Mississippi Southern District of U.S. District Court is expected to rule on whether to halt the execution at least temporarily as the court considers Jordan's objections to the state's three-drug method. Jordan has been on death row in Mississippi since 1977 for the kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter, a Gulfport bank executive's wife. He also tried to collect a ransom after Marter was already dead. In the video, Jordan talks about his childhood and military service, saying he was a model citizen until he returned from Vietnam after serving three tours there during the war. He believes and experts shared in the video that Jordan likely suffered post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in Vietnam at the time he killed Marter. Jordan's brother Houston Jordan and sister Nordeen Jones talk about their older brother "Gerald" as a kind person and a role model for his younger siblings. The Jordans, they said, were a God-fearing family and spent a lot of time at church. "From the time we were small up, we went to church every Sunday morning, Sunday night and Wednesday night," Houston Jordan said. "We were quite active in the church." Others, including former schoolmates, ministers and a retired corrections officer, talk about Richard Jordan's willingness to help others. In the video, Richard Jordan is not asking the state to set him free. He admits his crime was wrong and has apologized for what he did. He is asking the state to commute his sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Jordan's attorneys said at a hearing held Saturday at the Thad Cochran Federal Courthouse in Jackson that the state's preferred method of execution is tantamount to cruel and unusual punishment, which is unconstitutional under the Eighth Amendment. Jordan also contends the execution method violates the Fourteenth Amendment, which speaks to due process and equal protection under the law. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate asked the state and Jordan if they would be amenable to halting the execution if Jordan is deemed conscious after the first drug is administered and before the second has begun so the federal court could decide what should happen next, since it is not clear in Mississippi code what should happen if the first drug, a sedative, fails. Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch replied on Monday that there is a protocol. If the first consciousness test fails, Department of Corrections Commissioner Burl Cain can restart the process. If it fails a second time, the process would be halted until the state could decide what to do next. Wingate has not yet ruled on the matter. Lici Beveridge is a reporter for the Hattiesburg American and Clarion Ledger. Contact her at lbeveridge@ Follow her on X @licibev or Facebook at This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Richard Jordan pleads for clemency ahead of execution in Mississippi
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Jim Marter: I will not be silent in the face of Colorado Terror Attack and Homeland Security Failures
Jim Marter: I will not be silent in the face of Colorado Terror Attack and Homeland Security Failures 'This attack on the innocent, including a Holocaust survivor, is a stark reminder that we need to demand secure borders and immigration enforcement or we'll face more terrorism and anti-Semitism.'— Jim Marter OSWEGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 / / -- Today, Republican congressional candidate Jim Marter urged an end to the silence regarding the heinous terror attack in Boulder, Colorado over the weekend where eight individuals were injured during a peaceful pro-Israel rally. So far, Marter's opponent has made released no similar, official statement. The facts are, the suspect, Mohamed Soliman, reportedly used incendiary devices and a makeshift flamethrower in an act authorities are investigating as domestic terrorism, allegedly motivated by radical Islamic extremism and anti-Semitism. Among the victims were four men and four women. Two suffered severe burns and had to be airlifted to a burn unit. One of the victims is an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, and another is a professor at the University of Colorado. 'This brutal attack on innocent Americans, including a Holocaust survivor, is a stark reminder of the threats posed by radical ideologies,' said Marter. 'It's deeply concerning that anyone could remain silent in the face of this act of terror and anti-Semitism.' Soliman, overstayed his visa and was therefore residing illegally here in the United States. Thankfully, he was apprehended at the scene and is currently facing multiple charges. 'Our elected officials have a duty to speak out against such heinous acts and to ensure the safety and security of all Americans,' Marter continued. 'Silence can put Americans at risk and embolden would-be terrorists. If we fail to stand strong in the face of terrorism and lawlessness, we'll see more of this,' said Marter. Jim Marter is a principled Republican for Congress in Illinois' 14th District. He is a small business owner, husband, and father, with a long record of serving the community, standing against violence and discrimination, and fighting for individual freedoms, secure borders, and accountable government. To learn more about Marter for Congress, visit Campaign HQ Marter for Congress +1 815-585-8006 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
