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‘Houdini of death row’ who escaped seven execution dates finally killed for murdering lover’s husband

May 26, 2017 WJN Reporter 0

By Tom Powell UPDATE A man known as the “Houdini” of death row for avoiding seven execution dates through legal challenges has finally been put to death for a 1982 murder. Tommy Arthur, 75, was […]

Alabama inmate fights to halt execution, ‘won’t give up’

May 24, 2017 WJN Administrator 0

Tommy Arthur has had his execution postponed seven times since 2001, so many delays that victims’ rights advocates derisively call him the “Houdini” of death row. He says he is innocent and is fighting for […]