MGP #1 Rewrite

Play by Play : Execution Day 

8 A.M. The prisoner, Robert Parker, is awaken to eat breakfast and watch TV or listen to the radio

9:15 A.M. He is allowed to shower

10 A.M. - 11 P.M. Visitation & Meals (by choice)

11:27 A.M. A visit from the children of the prisoner is made. They talk, cry, and hug for 4 hours.

5:13 P.M. The victim of the prisoner, Ashley Hill, parents sit to her apologies and condolences from Parker.

6:30 P.M. Parker receives his last meal: Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Fried Chicken, Coca Cola, & Pecan Pie

8:45 P.M. Parker's ex-wife, Lina Parker, visits. They talk for exactly 2 hours and 15 minutes

12 A.M. Final Request

12:15 A.M. Parker's childhood friend and now minister Jason Dowls has a talk and shares prayer time with Parker for 30 minutes.

For the next 15 minutes Robert Parker sits quiet in his cell staring at the ceiling until 1:00 A.M.

1:00 A.M. The Warden and two guards escort Robert Parker to the chamber where he will be executed.

1:15 A.M. Parker is strapped down to the bed and the three IV's are hooked to his body

1:30 A.M. The witnesses are allowed to enter the witness room

1:40 A.M. Robert Parker's Final Statement: "To my family; Ashley's family; and God, I am very sorry for the crime and sin I committed. I deserve this and I hope, in time, you all forgive me. Holding a grudge will not make it any better on you."

1:45 A.M. The guards, all together, push the button to release the drug.

1:58 A.M. Low sobs are heard throughout the witness room

2:08 A.M. Robert Parker Is Pronounced Dead

Nifter Media Group. "What Happens on Execution Day? A Death Penalty Documentary."YouTube. YouTube, 24 Apr. 2009. Web. 11 Mar. 2014.