13 Infamous US Criminals and Their Last Words
They’re bad and by far the worst example of human beings one can imagine. They’re the real boogiemen, waiting in the dark corners of the streets for their next prey. Murderers, thieves and rapists, we find it hard to fathom what leads individuals to such levels of barbarity but this also serves to pique our fascination; learning more of their history to try and gain some insight into mindset. Read our list of 13 infamous US Criminals and their last words before death.
Also read: 19 Most Badass Quotes Ever Uttered in History
13. Ted Bundy
Crime: Serial killer, kidnapper, rapist, burglar, and necrophile who assaulted and murdered numerous young women and girls during the 1970s.
Cause of Death: Execution by electrocution
Last words
I’d like you to give my love to my family and friends
12. Robert C. Comer
Crime: Murder of his campground neighbor, Larry Pritchard, in 1987 and rape of a woman
Cause of death: Execution by lethal injection
Last words
Go Raiders
11. Jaffrey Dahmer (Milwaukee Cannibal)
Crime: Raped, killed and dismembered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991
Cause of Death: Beaten to death by a fellow inmate
Last words
I don’t care if I live or die. Go ahead and kill me!
10. Timothy McVeigh
Crime: Bombing of the Oklahoma City’s Federal Building in an act of terrorism, killing 168 people, in 1995.
Cause of death: Execution by lethal injection
Last words
I am the master of my fate…I am the captain of my soul
9. John Wayne Gacy (Killer Clown)
Crime: Sexual assault, torture and murder of at least 33 teenage boys and young men between 1972 and 1978
Cause of Death: Execution by lethal injection
Last words
Kiss my as..AHHH
8. Carl Panzram
Crime: Rape, arson, burglary and around 21 counts of murder
Cause of Death: Execution by hanging
Last words
Hurry it up, you Hoosier bastard! I could hang a dozen men while you’re screwing around!
7. Aileen Wuornos
Crime: Killed 7 men in a span of one year
Cause of death: Execution by lethal injection
Last words
I’d just like to say I’m sailing with the rock, and I’ll be back like Independence Day, with Jesus, June 6th. Like the movie, big mother ship and all. I’ll be back.
6. George Appel
Crime: Murder of a police officer
Cause of death: Execution by electrocution
Last words
Well, gentlemen, you are about to see a baked Appel.
5. Gary Gilmore
Crime: Assault, robbery and two counts of murder
Cause of death: Death by firing squad
Last words
Let’s do this
4. John W. Rook
Crime: Kidnapping, rape and murder of a hospital nurse
Cause of death: execution by lethal injection
Last words
Freedom, freedom at last! It’s been a good one!
3. Robert Alton Harris
Crime: Kidnapping and murder of two teenage boys, robbery
Cause of death: Death in the gas chamber
Last words
Who was the fool, who was the wise man, who the beggar or the emperor? Whether rich or poor, all are equal in death
2. James French
Crime: Killing a motorist and later, while in prison, his cellmate
Cause of Death: Execution by electrocution
Last words
How’s this for headline? “French Fries”
1. Francis “Two Gun” Crowley
Crime: Numerous counts of murder, home invasion, car theft and robbery in a crime spree lasting three months.
Cause of death: Execution by electrocution
Last words
You sons of b*****. Give my love to Mother.
Crowley said to have inspired James Cagney’s Rocky Sullivan in “Angels with dirty faces.”
Too bad Charles Manson couldn’t be included.