Gang Leader Who Fatally Shot Store Clerk Executed (Texas)

AP via The Eagle ^ | Sept. 21, 2004 | Michael Graczyk

[COEXERJ145]

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) -- Contrite condemned killer Andrew Flores was executed Tuesday evening for fatally shooting a San Antonio convenience store clerk during a $45 robbery 11 years ago.

"Today I go home to the Lord," he said in a brief last statement. "But first I have to say something."

"I am real sorry," he said, looking at the wife of his victim. "I took a family member's life and I shouldn't have. I hope that you can move on. I'm just sorry. I can't bring anyone back. I would if I could. I won't ask for your forgiveness. God will be my judge."

Flores then turned and expressed his love to his friends and relatives, including his sobbing mother and sister.

"Be strong and I will see you all, hopefully not soon. Keep your head up," he said.

After taking a couple of deep breaths and gasping, he slipped into unconsciousness. Nine minutes later at 6:20 p.m., he was pronounced dead.

Flores, 32, became the 13th Texas prison inmate to receive lethal injection this year. At least 11 others have execution dates for later in 2004, including five next month.

[COEXERJ145]

One more piece of scum is gone. As my Criminal Justice Prof, who is also the Police Chief in College Station, says "some people just need to be killed".

I didn't get a chance to go see if the useful idiots were standing in front of Texas A&M and protesting like they usually do before an execution. Needless to say, they don't get a warm reception.

[asgardshill]

And the colon of the state of Texas expels another chunk of waste. Well done.

[ClintonBeGone]

LOL well said.

[zarf]

Damn. THis hypodermic thing is dullsville.

I miss the old sparks, smoke and burnt flesh from the good old electric chair (sigh...).

[Stonedog]

Gig 'Em!!

[Born Conservative]

Looking for a killer meal?

 

 

last persons served

 

 

andrew flores, texas, september 21, 2004

 

the menu:
four BBQ Beef Ribs, a Beef steak, skinless mashed potatoes, pinto beans, ten flour tortillas, two Big Red sodas, three Orange sodas, a pint of vanilla ice cream, two chalupas, three tamales, salad with Thousand Island dressing, a BBQ chicken, a fried chicken, beef fajitas and chicken fajitas.

(audio of flores last meal request).


 

next reservation...ricky dale newman, arkansas, september 28, 2004
 

 

 

[JATO]

If only Scott Peterson had lived in Texas...

[jocon307]

"Be strong and I will see you all, hopefully not soon. Keep your head up," he said.

I have to say, I think this man went out with some dignity. That's got to count for something, if not in this world, in the next.

No excusing, just something that the death penalty can give to the codemned, and thereby to us.

May God have Mercy on his Soul.

[dwilli]

Good.

[Crabby Appleton]

I wonder why we spend so much time talking about how sorry these monsters are when they face the end. In some way, a number of people seem to feel better if these killers express contrition. I wonder how many victims have been brought back by a sorry killer.

[COEXERJ145]

four BBQ Beef Ribs, a Beef steak, skinless mashed potatoes, pinto beans, ten flour tortillas, two Big Red sodas, three Orange sodas, a pint of vanilla ice cream, two chalupas, three tamales, salad with Thousand Island dressing, a BBQ chicken, a fried chicken, beef fajitas and chicken fajitas.

Jeez, all that alone would be enough to kill me.

[Lancey Howard]

Buh-bye, Andrew. Have a nice death.

[hatfieldmccoy]

Good Old Texas, just taking out the trash, one murdering rat bastard at a time....

[secret garden]

Shouldn't they have taken the road trip to Huntsville instead? I am glad for the victim's family that he expressed remorse over what he did. Too late for the clerk, but it might have saved the criminal's soul.

[asgardshill]

The ultimate irony? The prison system in Texas is smoke-free - no last cigarette. That's about the only thing they'll turn down for your last meal (that and they take a dim view of requests for cake with a file inside).

[Ciexyz]

Justice was done. I give the criminal credit for at least apologizing to his victim's widow.

[Prime Choice]

If only Scott Peterson had lived in Texas...

And/or O.J. Simpson. That rotten bastard deserved to fry.

[Vision]

I think I should move to Texas

[COEXERJ145]

Shouldn't they have taken the road trip to Huntsville instead?

There are always a bunch that protest in Huntsville. They show up at every execution. Here in Bryan/College Station we have our own dozen or so die hards that protest in front of the main entrance to Texas A&M. They hold a large banner or two that denounce the death penalty but most people think they're a bunch of losers.

[starvingstudent]

I love Texas.

[austinaero]

You know, an apology like that from Dan Rather could go a long way... IMHO... Lethal injection MIGHT be a bit harsh, or maybe not. Courage...

[faithincowboys]

While I don't delight in Flores' death, I am proud that Texas is firmly on the side of the victims of crime. I love that about TX.

[COEXERJ145]

We can always use more conservatives in Texas. Just don't move to Austin which is the liberal cesspool of Texas.

[EricT.]

While other states are shying away from the death penalty, Texas is putting in an express lane.

[txroadkill]

Being a proud Texan, I have to follow my heart and take a stand against the current form of execution in our state as it is completely unfair in its practice.
Unfair to the victim and the victim’s family.
To allow these brutal sadistic bastards to lay down peacefully and then gently slip off to sleep is too inhumane to those left behind to suffer. I don’t know what the solution to this problem is, but I am all for bring back the rope, or old sparky.
But this current solution is too easy.

[Prime Choice]

The prison system in Texas is smoke-free - no last cigarette.

There's just so much...justice...in that. Cigarettes are -- for all intents and purposes -- currency in prisons. Denying convicts their addiction is just icing on the cake.

[Sweet_Sunflower29]

I noticed a couple of the convicted requested fried pork chops as a part of their last meal...I've always baked them, but I can't help but wonder now if they are better fried.

Interesting link, BTW.

[Reagan is King]

The sad part about this is the life of the innocent person he took and the fact that it took 11 years to put the killer to death. The family of the victim had to wait the whole 11 years for justice to be served.

[US_MilitaryRules]

NEEEEEXXXXT!!!!!

[daguberment]

The ultimate irony? The prison system in Texas is smoke-free - no last cigarette.

It is a bizarre irony isn't it. One fried chicken, one BBQ chicken...., that's ok, but a last smoke. Used to be the last thing you were given before being shot.

[ridesthemiles]

I personally like the firing squad method. So crisp. So quick. so CHEAP.

[secret garden]

Sheesh. Ever since they allowed Greeks, old Army has changed. I remember the days of the GSSO and the huge brouhaha that went with it. Too bad they don't try waving their banners over in the Quad.

[COEXERJ145]

I noticed a couple of the convicted requested fried pork chops as a part of their last meal...I've always baked them, but I can't help but wonder now if they are better fried.

If they're done right, fried pork chops are really good.

[asgardshill]

Agree. I'm sure there's a thriving black market in tobacco there, but I like to think that prison is at least a wee bit uncomfortable.

[UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide]

Man, did he ask for a doggy bag?

Articles about criminals that start with the word "contrite" make me barf. But seriously, he sounds legit. Vengeance is God's. Hopefully this day he is in Paradise.

[Stonedog]

but I am all for bring back the rope, or old sparky. But this current solution is too easy.

I couldn't agree with you more. We want people to understand that they will die ugly if they commit murder. The rope or the chair will provide real deterrence. Also, we need to do away with this ridiculously long appeals process.

[Guillermo]

I hear they never eat it...

[asgardshill]

If they're done right, fried pork chops are really good.

I use butterfly chops, 1/2 inch thick, cut in half. Dip them in milk then dredge in flour with salt and pepper. Then 30 seconds per side in hot (just smoking) oil to sear it, then turn down the heat and cook at low medium, covered, for about 10 minutes a side. NEVER use a fork to turn them - use tongs.

Serve with skillet white gravy made with the drippings.

[COEXERJ145]

Sheesh. Ever since they allowed Greeks, old Army has changed. I remember the days of the GSSO and the huge brouhaha that went with it. Too bad they don't try waving their banners over in the Quad.

The majority of the student body is conservative. Most of the lefties are found in the Liberal Arts, usually English, Education, and the soon to be gone Journalism Department. I remember in 2002 in one of my Political Science classes, some chick from the College Democrats came into the room before class to put up a flier encouraging everyone to vote Democrats in November. Just about everyone booed her out of the room when she started lecturing is on how evil President Bush is.

[Stonedog]

I've always baked them, but I can't help but wonder now if they are better fried.

All you need for pork chops is a little salt, some grease, and a hot fire.

[sweetiepiezer]

Didn't have to suffer the indigestion.

[Slings and Arrows]

Shake 'n' Bake-ed pork chops are the best, IMO.

[FITZ]

I have to say, I think this man went out with some dignity. That's got to count for something, if not in this world, in the next.

Yes --- I agree --- his last words don't seem to be pity-filled, no hatred or trying to get out of blame.

[monkey]

No excusing, just something that the death penalty can give to the codemned, and thereby to us.

Nicely put, and thought-provoking.

Nothing in his life became him like the leaving of it.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

four BBQ Beef Ribs, a Beef steak, skinless mashed potatoes, pinto beans, ten flour tortillas, two Big Red sodas, three Orange sodas, a pint of vanilla ice cream, two chalupas, three tamales, salad with Thousand Island dressing, a BBQ chicken, a fried chicken, beef fajitas and chicken fajitas.

Let's hope they don't cremate him.

[melkor]

I think I should move to Texas

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check out our gun laws as well :) you wanna drive around with your shotgun in your gun rack in the back window of your truck, go ahead. Pretty much anything is allowed except concealed carry of a pistol unless you get a CHL.

[Vision]

I'm not too hip on all the snakes, scorpions, stingrays...

That's what keeps me from coming down.

[melkor]

Reagan is King wrote:
The sad part about this is the life of the innocent person he took and the fact that it took 11 years to put the killer to death. The family of the victim had to wait the whole 11 years for justice to be served.

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were still working on the express lane. there are laws in the works (and may have already been passed) that states if there is video or 3 credible witnesses, there is no wait. from what i understand you dont even get checked into the jail, you go directly to hell, do not pass go, do not collect your last meal.

[SamiGirl]

I'm coming over your house for dinner.

[melkor]

I'm not too hip on all the snakes, scorpions, stingrays...

That's what keeps me from coming down.

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bah, ive only been bitten twice by a scorpion, just dont lift any rotting lumber with your bare hands, wear gloves.

you can open carry a pistol on a holster (texas laws state that a pistol in a belt holster displayed openly shall not be considered concealed) for the snakes.

and for the stingrays, well..... those hurt.. but its worth the price for living in the republic of texas.