Tombstones: Ellen Shannon
Her epitaph reads: Who was fatally burned March 21, 1870 by the explosion of a lamp filled with “R.E. Danforth’s Non-Explosive Burning Fluid” -From a grave in Girard, Pennsylvania
Coda: Farley Matchett
Before he was executed for robbery and murder on Sept. 12, 2006, Farley’s last words were: To my family and my mother and my three precious daughters, I love you all. And to my brother and sister for standing with me throughout this situation. Stay strong and know that I’m in a better place. I
Tombstones: Johnny Yeast
An epitaph from a Ruidoso, New Mexico, cemetery: Here lies Johnny Yeast Pardon me For not rising.
CODA: James Rodges
His last words were: “Why yes — a bulletproof vest.” –James Rodges, murderer, on his final request before the firing squad.
Coda: Johnny Anderson
Before he was executed in Texas on May 17, 1990, Johnny’s last words were: “I would like to point out that I have written a statement and the Warden will give you a copy. I still proclaim I am innocent, and that’s all I have to say.” Read his crime log here from the Texas