The Decision to Sentence Gilmore to Death for Murdering Her Husband While Hanging Her Was a Flawed Decision According to The Times of India

 45 Years Ago Today They Did it

Monday 17th of January 1977
Double murderer Gary Mark Gilmore aka The Executioner’s Song is executed by the firing squad at the age of 37 in Utah State Prison, Draper, Utah, United States.

Gilmore gained international attention for demanding the implementation of his death sentence for two murders. Gilmore's last meal request was for steak, potatoes, milk and coffee but consumed only the milk and coffee. When asked for any last words Gilmore simply replied "Let's do it."

Gilmore's murder was a classic, executed execution that killed only three persons. His execution is considered one of the most infamous and depraved executions in American history, as well as one of the most popular executions of all time. Gilmore's conviction is overturned by Texas, however. Ironically, the one sentence Gilmore has been sentenced for is overturned by Utah due to the executioner's violent, profane expression of regret at the death penalty for the three murders. Interestingly, Gilmore's execution is also also considered an unconstitutional penalty that was upheld by the Supreme Court of Utah but which has now been overturned by the Idaho Supreme Court. Ironically, a recent petition from Terry Smith requesting a new sentence for Gilmore has been rejected as frivolous and unjustified since it has been ruled that Utah lacked the right to a new trial and the decision to sentence Gilmore to death for murdering her husband while hanging her was a flawed decision according to The Times of India.