Post by carolinem on Apr 24, 2007 8:48:04 GMT -5
James Filiaggi's life will end in less than an hour
Posted by Donna J. Miller and Mark Puente April 24, 2007 08:49AM
Categories: Breaking News
With less than an hour left to live, convicted murderer James Filiaggi is in good spirits, prison officials said.
He didn't sleep last night. He talked by telephone to his family and friends from 9:07 p.m. to 5:34 a.m.
This morning, he ate waffles with syrup, orange juice, apple juice and coffee. He was offered a medication to calm his nerves. He said he didn't need it.
The 41-year-old Lorain County man has been on death row since 1994, when he shot his ex-wife in the head. He will be killed by lethal injection at 10 a.m., unless the U.S. Supreme Court orders a delay, which is not likely.
Filiaggi's mother, father, sister, attorney and minister met with him this morning.
His death will be witnessed by Lisa Filiaggi's mother, Lisa's fiancee and a cousin.
Several of Filiaggi's college friends had planned to attend, along with his minister and attorney. His two teenage daughters will not be there. Six news reporters will also watch, including Plain Dealer reporter Mark Puente.
Posted by Donna J. Miller and Mark Puente April 24, 2007 08:49AM
Categories: Breaking News
With less than an hour left to live, convicted murderer James Filiaggi is in good spirits, prison officials said.
He didn't sleep last night. He talked by telephone to his family and friends from 9:07 p.m. to 5:34 a.m.
This morning, he ate waffles with syrup, orange juice, apple juice and coffee. He was offered a medication to calm his nerves. He said he didn't need it.
The 41-year-old Lorain County man has been on death row since 1994, when he shot his ex-wife in the head. He will be killed by lethal injection at 10 a.m., unless the U.S. Supreme Court orders a delay, which is not likely.
Filiaggi's mother, father, sister, attorney and minister met with him this morning.
His death will be witnessed by Lisa Filiaggi's mother, Lisa's fiancee and a cousin.
Several of Filiaggi's college friends had planned to attend, along with his minister and attorney. His two teenage daughters will not be there. Six news reporters will also watch, including Plain Dealer reporter Mark Puente.