James Smith, TX, 1990 June 26

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June 26, 1990
SMITH, James Edward
Exe lethal injection, June 26, 1990,
"Huntsville-Death row inmate James Edward
Smith, 37, asked that he be executed as soon
as possible. e said he fears becoming ghost:

'Id be stuck here (in prison) for another 300
years}" USA TODAY, May 8, 1990 (10A-6)

Black, 37, voodoo priest and Tarot card reader.

Robbed and shot to death Larry Rohus, \, white
of Missouri City, an insurance agent.

TEXAS # BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERP®s,.

June 26, 1990

SMITH, James Edward
Exe lethal injection, June 26, 1990,

‘Huntsville -Death row inmate James Edward
Smith, 37, asked that he be executed as soon
as possible. e said he fears becoming ghost:
'Id be stuck here (in prison) for another 300
years" USA TODAY, May 8; 1990 (10A=6)

Black, 37, voodoo priest and Tarot card reader.
Robbed and shot to death Larry Rohus, , white
of Missouri City, an insurance agent.

TEXAS * BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.

Tune 26, 1990

SMITH, James Edward
Ex. lethal injection, June 26, 1990

"Huntsville-Death row inmate James Edward
Smith, 37, asked that he be executed as soon
as possible. 4e said he fears becoming ghost:
'Id be stuck here (in prison) for another 300
yearsi" USA TODAY, May 8, 1990 (10A-6)

Black, 37, voodoo priest and Tarot card reader.

Robbed and shot to death Larry Rohus, \, white
of Missouri City, an insurance agent.

TEXAS # BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.

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