James Osgood, a convict on Alabama's death row, wants to proceed with his execution, believing in retributive justice. He voluntarily dropped his appeals, citing guilt for the 2010 murder of Tracy Lynn Brown. Osgood expressed his regret for the pain caused to both Brown's family and his own, emphasizing that he doesn't feel entitled to mention his victim by name. His sentiments reflect a deep acknowledgment of his actions, as he apologizes but recognizes that forgiveness from the victim's family is beyond reach. He also wishes to avoid being associated with anti-death penalty protests.
"I'm a firm believer in, like I said in court, an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. I took a life so mine was forfeited."
"I would like to say to the victim's family, I apologize, but I'm not going to ask their forgiveness because I know they can't give it."
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