Richard Gerald Jordan, who was on Mississippi's death row for nearly five decades, was executed on Wednesday for the 1976 kidnapping and murder of Edwina Marter. Despite his appeals being denied, Jordan expressed gratitude towards those involved in his execution and offered apologies to the victim's family. His last words were heartfelt, indicating a desire for forgiveness. The execution was witnessed by his wife and lawyers, while the Marter family reflected on the enduring pain caused by Jordan's actions. This marked the third execution in Mississippi in the past decade, amid a rising trend in executions across the U.S.
First I would like to thank everyone for a humane way of doing this. I want to apologize to the victim's family. I will see you on the other side, all of you.
Nothing will bring back our mom, sister and our friend. Nothing can ever change what Jordan took from us 49 years ago.
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