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The execution of 37-year-old killer James Edward Smith took place in Texas on April 5, 1984. This is a state that has outlawed the practice of providing last meals to death row inmates.
A cab driver named Smith, who is now serving time for the murder of the district manager of a life insurance firm, asked for rhaeakunda dirt, a substance thought to be taken during voodoo ceremonies. While behind bars, Smith carried out these rites.
The voodoo ceremony, he thought, would increase his chances of reincarnation if he performed it just before he died. After his plea was turned down, he made a 300-year haunting threat against the jail.
According to the Express US, in 2011, in response to criticisms over Lawrence Russell Brewer’s exorbitant request, prison authorities in Texas stopped letting condemned convicts choose their last supper.
A platter of fried okra, a triple-meat bacon cheeseburger, three fajitas, a pint of ice cream, a slab of peanut butter fudge with crushed peanuts, a pound of barbecue, and two chicken fried steaks were Brewer’s specific requests. Brewer reportedly did not consume any of it, according to prison authorities.
Josh Slavin, a macabre-loving TikTok star, has revisited these topics and admitted that his interest in the final meals of Death Row inmates might be “weird.”
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A 22-year-old from Washington, DC named Slavin investigates the sinister practice of making and eating mock versions of the last meals that condemned inmates had.
When asked why his fascination, Slavin told the Daily Star that it might be because he is “weird.”
What began as a small curiosity for him blossomed into an extensive undertaking. According to him, it made him wonder: “It would be interesting to explore these meals and the stories behind them. It prompted me to look deeper into what people had actually selected when forced to choose.”
My viewers have been captivated by this series, and I must admit that I too thoroughly like making these movies!.
With a whopping 607,000 followers, Josh’s internet videos have practically gone global. The author admits that there are times when the plot gives him the creeps, but that the execution meals generally don’t bother him.
As an example, consider James Edward Smith.
Some of the backstories associated with the dishes are a bit disturbing, but I wouldn’t say any of the dinners themselves have scared me. When I consider the history of a dish, the one involving James Edward Smith stands out to me as the most interesting.
The prison’s denial of his request prevented him from completing a Voodoo ritual that required this dirt, which was essential for his ascension to the hereafter.He foretold that he would haunt the prison for three hundred years if they denied his wish. Wow, that really gave someone the willies.
The story of John Wayne “The Killer Clown” Gacy, an infamous figure in American criminal history who was executed by injection in Illinois on May 10, 1994, 29 years ago, was explored by Slavin.
Going to extreme lengths, he replicated Gacy’s final meal—a bucket of KFC, twelve fried shrimp, an abundance of fries, fresh strawberries, and Diet Coke—to the letter. Slavin gave the “opulent” final spread an A+, which is slightly below than the greatest possible rating, after tasting it.
Juniper Calloway is a dedicated journalist with 3 years of experience in covering hard-hitting stories. Known for her commitment to delivering timely and accurate updates, she currently works with MikeandJon Podcast, where she focuses on reporting critical topics such as crime, local news, and national developments across the United States. Her ability to break down complex issues and keep audiences informed has established her as a trusted voice in journalism.
