June 28th 2024.
Richard Rojem Jr, the longest-serving death row inmate in Oklahoma, had his final meal before receiving a lethal injection on Thursday morning at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He chose to have a Little Caeser's pizza and several servings of vanilla ice cream, along with eight packets of salt and crushed red pepper, two ice cream cups, and a large styrofoam cup of ginger ale. This was his last indulgence before being strapped to a gurney and connected to an IV.
As the clock neared 6pm on Wednesday, Rojem, 66, enjoyed his final meal while reflecting on his life and the events that led him to this moment. He was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering his former stepdaughter, Layla Cummings, in 1985 and has been behind bars ever since. His defense team argued that DNA evidence found under Layla's nails did not connect him to the crime, but their pleas fell on deaf ears.
On Thursday morning, Rojem was brought to the execution chamber at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. He was given an opportunity to say any last words, to which he simply replied, "I don't. I've said my goodbyes." And with that, the lethal three-drug concoction was administered, and Rojem was declared dead at 10:16am.
The heinous nature of his crime and the long years of appeals and legal battles have made Richard Rojem Jr a notorious figure in Oklahoma. His case has been closely followed by the media and the public, with many calling for the ultimate punishment for his actions. However, Rojem maintained his innocence throughout, even during his final moments.
Despite the controversial circumstances surrounding his case, the state of Oklahoma proceeded with the execution of Richard Rojem Jr. And as the gurney in the execution chamber was cleared and preparations were made for the next inmate, the chapter of Rojem's life came to a final, tragic end.
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