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Texas’ Dr. Death : Executing the Mentally Retarded

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Daniel Plata, a mentally retarded criminal saved from execution in Texas, is shown in picture on a bookshelf at his home. Photo by Michael Stravato / The Texas Observer.Cruel and unusual in Texas:Executing the mentally retarded ‘When you have junk … Continue reading →

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Texas’ Dr. Death : Executing the Mentally Retarded

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