Last meal

A condemned prisoner's last meal is a customary ritual that precedes execution. In many countries, the prisoner may, within reason, select what the last meal will be.

Contemporary restrictions in the United States

In the United States, most states give the meal a day or two before execution and use the euphemism "special meal". Alcohol or tobacco are usually, but not always, denied. Unorthodox or unavailable requests are replaced with similar substitutes. Some states place tight restrictions. In Florida, the food for the last meal must be purchased locally and the cost is limited to $40.[1] In Oklahoma, cost is limited to $15. In Louisiana, the prison warden traditionally joins the condemned prisoner for the last meal. On one occasion, the warden paid for an inmate's lobster dinner.[2]

Sometimes, a prisoner asks to share the last meal with another inmate (as Francis Crowley did with John Resko) or has the meal distributed among other inmates (as requested by Raymond Fernandez).[3]

In September 2011, the state of Texas abolished all special last meal requests after condemned prisoner Lawrence Russell Brewer requested a huge last meal and did not eat any of it, stating that he was not hungry.[4][5][2][6] The tradition of customized last meals is thought to have been established around 1924 in Texas.[7]

Documented last meal requests

This represents the items reported requested but does not, in all cases, represent what the prisoner actually received.

Europe
NameCrimeCountryYearMethod of ExecutionRequested Meal
Charles PeaceSerial killerUK1879HangingA breakfast consisting of eggs and a large amount of salty bacon.[8]
Fritz HaarmannGermany1925Decapitation by guillotineAn expensive cigar and a cup of Brazilian coffee.[9]
Mathias Kneißl Murderer, Robber 1902 Six glasses of beer.[10]
Peter KürtenSerial killer/Rapist1931Wiener schnitzel, fried potatoes and a bottle of white wine. He requested a second helping and received it.[11]
Roger CasementTreasonUK1916HangingSacramental bread. Casement converted to Catholicism before his execution and stated he intended to go "to my death with the body of my God as my last meal."[12]

Asia
NameCrimeCountryYearMethod of ExecutionRequested Meal
Adolf EichmannHolocaust perpetrator(German national) Israel1962HangingDeclined a special meal, instead requesting a bottle of Carmel red wine with the usual prison food of cheese, bread, olives, and tea. He drank about half of the bottle.[13]
Andrew Chan and
Myuran Sukumaran		The Australian ringleaders of the Bali NineIndonesia2015Firing squadKFC. Although Indonesia does not normally grant last meal requests, Sukumaran and Chan were granted their KFC feast via officials.[14]
Leo EchegarayRape of his 10-year-old stepdaughterPhilippines1999Lethal injectionSardines and dried fish. When the reprieve was announced, he shared the food with relatives who had gathered at the prison.[15] His execution eventually took place on 5 February 1999.
Mona FandeyMurdererMalaysia2001Hanging at Kajang PrisonDeclined a last meal; she was instead given a dinner from KFC.[16][17]
Saddam HusseinCrimes against humanityIraq2006HangingThe Times states that "he refused their offers of cigarettes and a last meal of chicken and shawarma rice."[18] Other sources state Hussein ate his last meal of chicken and rice, and had a cup of hot water with honey.[19]
Ajmal KasabTerrorist involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacksIndia2012Hanging at Pune's Yerawada jailHe ate a tomato along with "jail food", and had two cups of masala tea. He also drank four bottles of mineral water.[20][21]
John Martin ScrippsSerial killerSingapore1996HangingA pizza and a cup of hot chocolate.[22]
Cheng ChiehMass-murderer involved in the 2014 Taipei Metro attackTaiwan2016GunshotBento, consisting of stewed pork, rice and vegetables.[23]
Yakub Memon Terrorist involved in the 1993 Bombay bombings India 2015 Hanging at Nagpur jail Declined a special meal; he was given a breakfast of upma which he did not eat.[24]

Canada
NameCrimeProvinceYearExecution method Requested Meal
Arthur Lucas and Ronald Turpin MurdererOntario1962HangingSteak, potatoes, vegetables and pie.

United States
NameCrimeStateYearMethod of ExecutionRequested Meal
Adam Kelly WardMurdererTexas2016Lethal injectionBeef soft tacos, Spanish rice, salsa, mixed greens, corn, refried beans, and flour tortillas with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.*
Aileen WuornosSerial killerFlorida2002Lethal injectionDeclined a special meal, but had a hamburger and other snack food from the prison's canteen. Later, she drank a cup of coffee.[25]
Allen Lee DavisMurderer1999ElectrocutionOne lobster tail, fried potatoes, a half-pound of fried shrimp, six ounces of fried clams, half a loaf of garlic bread, and 32 ounces of Barq's root beer.[26]
Alton ColemanSpree KillerOhio2002Lethal injectionWell done filet mignon smothered with mushrooms, fried chicken breasts, a salad with French dressing, sweet potato pie with whipped cream, French fries, collard greens, onion rings, cornbread, broccoli with melted cheese, biscuits and gravy, and a cherry Coca-Cola.
Andrew LackeyMurdererAlabama2013Turkey bologna, French fries, and grilled cheese.
Ángel Nieves DíazFlorida2006Declined a special meal. He was served the regular prison meal for that day consisting of shredded turkey with taco seasoning, shredded cheese, rice, pinto beans, tortilla shells, apple crisp and iced tea, but declined that as well.[27]
Arthur Frederick Goode III 1984 Electrocution A steak, corn, broccoli and cookies.[28]
Barbara Graham California 1955 Gas chamber A milkshake and a chocolate sundae.[29]
Barton Kay KirkhamRobber and murdererUtah1958HangingPizzas and ice cream.[30]
Betty Butler Murderer Ohio 1954 Electrocution Scrambled eggs with cheese, a slice of toast, two glasses of milk and a dish of apricots.[31]
Billie Wayne CobleTexas2019Lethal InjectionScrambled eggs, oven-fried potatoes, biscuits, country gravy, mixed fruit, grape jelly, ketchup, baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, sweet peas, pinto beans and sliced bread, with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.*
Billy Bailey Delaware 1996 Hanging, last person executed by hanging in the United States as of 2020 A steak (well-done), a baked potato with sour cream and butter, buttered rolls, peas and vanilla ice cream.[32]
Billy Ray IrickTennessee2018Lethal injectionA 'deluxe combo' meal consisting of a double patty bacon cheeseburger with mayonnaise, mustard, lettuce, tomato and pickles, a large order of onion rings, a large Coca-Cola with a wedge of lime, and an extra-large strawberry-banana milkshake.
Brandon BernardIndiana2020Meat lover's pizza and a brownie.[33]
Brian SteckelDelaware2005Cheesesteak, coleslaw, and a Pepsi-Cola.
Bobby Wayne WoodsMurder, kidnapper and rapistTexas2009Two chicken fried steaks, two fried chicken breasts, three fried pork chops, two hamburgers with lettuce, tomato, onion and salad dressing, four slices of bread, half a pound of fried potatoes with onion, half a pound of onion rings with ketchup, half a pan of chocolate cake with icing and two pitchers of milk.
Bobby Joe LongSerial killerFlorida2019Roast beef, bacon, french fries and soda.[34]
Brandon Astor JonesMurdererGeorgia2016Refused the option of choosing his last meal, so was given the standard issue menu of chicken and rice, rutabaga, seasoned turnip greens, dry white beans, cornbread, bread pudding and fruit punch.
Bruno Richard HauptmannLindbergh kidnapping and murderNew Jersey1936ElectrocutionCelery, stuffed green olives, roast chicken, french fried potatoes, buttered peas, cherries, and a slice of white cake.[13]
Cal Coburn BrownMurdererWashington State2010Lethal injectionCombination meat pizza, apple pie, coffee, and milk.
Carey Dean MooreNebraska2018Pizza with bacon, beef, cheese and mushrooms, Pepsi, and strawberry cheesecake.
Charles Brooks Jr. Texas 1982 Lethal injection, Brooks was the first prisoner in the United States executed by this method A T-bone steak, French fries, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, biscuits, peach cobbler and iced tea.[35] Originally Brooks wanted fried shrimp and oysters, but the prison chef told him shellfish was not an option.[36]
Christina Marie Riggs Arkansas 2000 Lethal injection Supreme pizza, salad, fried okra, cherry limeade and strawberry shortcake.[37]
Christopher BrooksMurderer, RapistAlabama2016Two Reeses Peanut Butter Cups and a Dr. Pepper.
Christopher PriceMurdererAlabama2019Four pints of Turtle Pie ice cream.[38]
Charles Russell RhinesSouth Dakota2019Fried chicken, сantaloupe, lefse, yogurt (strawberry and cherry), butter, black licorice, cookies and cream ice cream, root beer, coffee with cream and sugar.[39]
Charles StarkweatherNebraska1959ElectrocutionDeclined the usual steak dinner, asking for assorted cold cuts instead.
Clarence Ray AllenProxy murdererCalifornia2006Lethal injectionBuffalo steak, Frybread, Kentucky Fried Chicken, sugar-free pecan pie, sugar-free black walnut ice cream, and whole milk. He let the ice-cream thaw out for an hour and turned it into a milkshake by hand. [40]
Cornelius Goss Murderer Texas 2000 An apple, an orange, a banana, a coconut and peaches.
Coy Wayne Wesbrook2016Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, country gravy, green beans, sliced bread, and mandarin orange cake with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.* However, he refused that meal, wishing Texas could offer last meal requests again.
Daniel Anthony LucasGeorgia2016Meat pizza, steak and cheese calzone, stuffed Portobello mushroom, chef's salad with ranch and honey mustard dressings, and orange juice.
Danny RollingThe Gainesville Ripper, serial murdererFlorida2006Lobster tail, butterfly shrimp, baked potato, strawberry cheesecake, and sweet tea.[41]
David Castillo Murderer Texas 1998 24 soft shell tacos, six enchiladas, six tostados, two whole onions, five jalapeños, two cheeseburgers, one chocolate shake, one quart of milk and one package of Marlboro cigarettes.[42]
David Leon WoodsIndiana2007Birthday cake and pizza. He shared the meal with his family.
David Thomas DawsonMontana2006Two double cheeseburgers, two large servings of French fries, a half gallon of vanilla fudge ripple ice cream, and two bottles of Dr. Pepper.
David Alan GoreSerial killerFlorida2012Fried chicken, french fries & butter pecan ice cream.[43]
David MasonMurdererCalifornia1993Gas chamberDeclined a special meal, but chose to have some ice water while waiting in his cell.
Dennis Wayne BagwellMass MurdererTexas2005Lethal injectionMedium rare steak with A1 Steak Sauce, fried chicken breasts and thighs, BBQ ribs, French fries, onion rings, bacon, scrambled eggs with onions, fried potatoes with onions, sliced tomatoes, salad with ranch dressing, two hamburgers, peach pie, milk, coffee, and iced tea with sugar.[44]
Dennis McGuireMurdererOhio2014Roast beef, fried chicken, fried potatoes with onions, a bagel with cream cheese and onions, potato salad, Coca-Cola and butter pecan ice cream.[45]
Desmond Keith CarterNorth Carolina2002Declined a special meal, but had two cheeseburgers, a steak sandwich, and two cans of Coca-Cola from the prison canteen, for which he paid $4.20 from his prison account.[25]
Dobie Gillis WilliamsLouisiana1999Twelve chocolate bars and some ice cream.
Domingo Cantu Texas 1999 Twelve pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, 14 jalapeños, orange juice, chocolate cake, buttermilk biscuits and strawberry ice cream.
Donald Edward BeatyArizona2011A beef chimichanga with salsa and guacamole, a double cheeseburger with all the fixings, fries, 14 ounces of rocky road ice cream, and a diet Pepsi.
Donnie Cleveland Lance Georgia 2020 Two chili steak burgers, French fries, onion rings, mustard, ketchup and a soda.[46]
Douglas WrightOregon1996One honey bun.
Dovie Dean Ohio 1954 Electrocution Roast chicken, potatoes, asparagus, green salad with French dressing, coconut cream pie, angel food cake and coffee.[47]
Earl ForrestMissouri2016Lethal injectionSteak, pasta, fruit plate, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, chocolate cake and milk.
Edmund ZagorskiTennessee2018ElectrocutionPickled ham hocks and pig tails.
Edward HartmanNorth Carolina2003Lethal injectionA Greek salad, linguini with white clam sauce, cheesecake with cherry topping, garlic bread, and Coca-Cola.[48]
Edward SchadArizona2013A 12-inch meatball sub, a large order of french fries with ketchup, two ears of corn on the cob, two ounces of cranberry sauce, a slice of apple pie, and a vanilla milkshake.
Elijah PageSouth Dakota2007Steak, jalapeño peppers with cream sauce, onion rings, a salad with cherry tomatoes, ham chunks, shredded cheese, bacon bits, and blue cheese and ranch dressing, coffee, lemon iced tea, and ice cream.
Elizabeth Ann Duncan Proxy murderer California 1962 Gas chamber; Duncan was the last woman executed in the United States before Furman v. Georgia. A steak and a salad.[49]
Emeline Meaker Murderer Vermont 1883 Hanging Two boiled eggs, two slices of toast, a potato, a donut and a cup of coffee.[50]
Eric Scott BranchFlorida2018Lethal injectionT-bone steak, pork chop, fries, and two pints of Ben and Jerry's ice cream.
Eric NanceArkansas2005Two bacon cheeseburgers, french fries, two pints of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream, and two bottles of Coca-Cola.
Eric Nenno Murderer and Rapist Texas 2008 A grilled cheeseburger, four fish patties, six hard boiled eggs and coffee.[51]
Eric WrinklesMass MurdererIndiana2009Prime rib, a "loaded" baked potato, pork chops with steak fries, rolls and two salads with ranch dressing.[52]
Frank SpisakSerial KillerOhio2011Spaghetti with light tomato sauce, tossed salad with Italian dressing, chocolate cake, coffee with cream and sugar and root beer.
Francis CrowleyMurdererNew York1932ElectrocutionSteak and onions, French fries, apple pie, ice cream and melted ice cream.[11]
Frederick TreeshOhio2013Lethal injectionSteak with mushrooms, eggs, hash browns, cottage cheese, onion rings, deep-fried mushrooms, a hot fudge sundae and sodas.
Gary Lee DavisColorado1997Lethal injectionChocolate and vanilla ice cream cups, shared with the prison superintendent and a manager.[53]
Gary GilmoreUtah1977Firing squadA hamburger, hard-boiled eggs, a baked potato, a few cups of coffee, and three shots of contraband Jack Daniel's whiskey.[13][54][55]
Gary Michael HeidnikMurdererPennsylvania1999Lethal injectionTwo slices of a cheese pizza and two cups of black coffee.[56]
Gary Carl Simmons, Jr.Mississippi2012One Pizza Hut medium Super Supreme Deep Dish pizza with double portions of mushrooms, onions, jalapeño peppers, and pepperoni, a second pizza with three cheeses, olives, bell pepper, tomato, garlic, and Italian sausage, 10 8-oz. packs of Parmesan cheese, 10 8-oz. packs of ranch dressing, one family size bag of nacho cheese flavor Doritos, 8 oz. jalapeño nacho cheese, 4 oz. sliced jalapeños, 2 large strawberry shakes, two bottles of Cherry Coca-Cola, one super-size order of McDonald's fries with extra ketchup and mayonnaise, and two pints of strawberry ice cream. He consumed about half of the meal.
Gary Ray BowlesThe I-95 Killer, Serial killerFlorida2019Three cheeseburgers, french fries and bacon.[57]
Genaro Ruiz Camacho Murderer and kidnapper Texas 1998 A steak, a baked potato, a salad and strawberry ice cream.
Gerald Lee MitchellMurderer2001Assorted bag of Jolly Rancher candies [58][59]
Gerald StanoSerial killerFlorida1998ElectrocutionDelmonico steak, a baked potato with sour cream and bacon bits, tossed salad with Roquefort dressing, lima beans, a half gallon of mint chocolate-chip ice cream, and a 2 litre bottle of Pepsi.[60]
Gregory Paul LawlerMurdererGeorgia2016Lethal injectionRibeye steak, a baked potato with sour cream, asparagus, dinner rolls with butter, French onion soup, strawberries, pistachio ice cream, milk, and apple juice.
Gustavo Julian GarciaTexas2016Chicken patties, macaroni and cheese, sweet peas, carrots, pinto beans, sliced bread, and a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.*
Harold McQueen Jr.Kentucky1997Electric chairTwo cheesecakes, shared with his attorney.
Harry Charles Moore Oregon 1997 Lethal injection Two green apples, two red apples, a tray of fresh fruit and two 2-liter bottles of Coca-Cola.
Hastings Arthur WiseMass murdererSouth Carolina2005Lobster tail, french fries, coleslaw, banana pudding and milk.[61]
Herman Ashworth Murderer Ohio 2005 Two cheeseburgers with lettuce and mayonnaise, French fries with ketchup, one Dr. Pepper and one Mountain Dew.[62]
Humberto Leal Garcia Murderer and Rapist Texas 2011 Fried chicken, Pico de gallo, tacos, two colas and a bowl of fried okra.[63]
Ignacio CuevasPerpetrator of the 1974 Huntsville Prison Siege1991Chicken and dumplings, steamed rice, sliced bread, black-eyed peas, and iced tea.[64]
James Autry Murderer 1984 A hamburger, French fries and a Dr. Pepper.[65]
James Edward Clayton 2000 Three fried chicken breasts, a lettuce and cucumber salad with light vinegar dressing, and a pitcher of ice water.[66]
James Homer Elledge Washington state 2001 Eggs, bacon, waffles, sweet roll, cereal and orange juice. Elledge did not eat the dinner despite requesting it; his last meal was instead a breakfast consisting of apple juice, oatmeal, toast, hash browns, coffee and eggs.[67]
James Otto EarhartTexas1999Steak, french fries, and a vanilla milkshake.
James Edward Smith1990A lump of dirt, which was denied. He settled for a cup of yogurt.[59]
James HubbardAlabama2004V8 juice.
Jay Wesley Neill Mass murderer Oklahoma 2002 A double cheeseburger, French fries, peach or cherry cobbler, a pint of vanilla ice cream and a large bottle of cranberry-grape juice.[68]
J. W. Ledford, Jr. Murderer Georgia 2017 Filet mignon wrapped in bacon with pepper jack cheese, a large order of French fries, ten chicken tenders with sauce, fried pork chops, a blooming onion, pecan pie, vanilla ice cream, sherbet and a Sprite.[69]
Jesse MottTexas1934Electric chairTwo pounds of sirloin steak, two pounds of cured ham, 12 fried eggs, 50 biscuits, two quarts of ice cream, two chocolate pies, and a gallon of lemonade.
Jessy San Miguel 2000 Lethal injection A pizza, ten quesadillas filled with mozzarella and cheddar cheese, five strips of grilled beef, five strips of stir-fried beef, ice cream, double fudge chocolate cake, broccoli, grapes and sweet tea.[70]
Joe ArridyFalsely accused of rape and murder. Posthumously pardoned in 2011Colorado1939Gas chamberIce cream.[71]
John B. Nixon Murderer Mississippi 2005 Lethal injection A T-bone steak (well-done), buttered asparagus spears, a baked potato with sour cream, peach pie, vanilla ice cream and sweet tea.[72]
John Deering Utah 1938 Firing squad Pheasant.[73]
John David DutyOklahoma2010Lethal injectionA double cheeseburger with mayonnaise, a foot-long hot dog with cheese, mustard and extra onions, a cherry limeade, and a large banana milkshake.[74]
John Wayne ConnerGeorgia2016Ten pieces of fried catfish, ten hushpuppies, two triple deluxe hamburgers with bacon, two pints of vanilla ice cream, and one sliced raw onion.
John Wayne GacySerial killerIllinois1994A dozen deep-fried shrimp, a bucket of original recipe Kentucky-Fried-Chicken, French fries, a pound of strawberries, and a bottle of Diet Coke.[54]
John JoubertSerial killerNebraska1996Electric chairPizza with green pepper and onions, strawberry cheesecake, and Coca-Cola
John Allen MuhammadThe Beltway Sniper, murderVirginia2009Lethal injectionChicken with red sauce and several cakes.[75]
John Albert TaylorMurdererUtah1996Firing squadAntacid medicine, a cigarette, and pizzas "with everything."[76]
Johnny Frank Garrett Texas 1992 Lethal injection Ice cream.[77]
Joseph Paul FranklinSerial KillerMissouri2013Declined the last meal, but had a lunch of roast beef and potatoes.
Joseph Mitchell ParsonsMurdererUtah1999Three Burger King Whoppers, two large orders of fries, a chocolate shake, chocolate chip ice cream, and a package of grape Hubba Bubba bubblegum, to be shared with his brother and a cousin.[78]
Joseph TaborskySpree KillerConnecticut1960ElectrocutionBanana split, cherry soda, coffee with cream and sugar, and a pack of cigarettes.
Juan GarzaMurderer and drug traffickerU.S. Federal Government2001Lethal injectionSteak, French fries, onion rings, three slices of bread, and a soda
Judy Buenoano Murderer Florida 1998 Electrocution Asparagus, broccoli, strawberries, tomatoes and a cup of tea.[37]
Karl Eugene ChamberlainTexas2008Lethal injectionA variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, cheese, lunch meat, deviled eggs, 6 fried cheese-stuffed jalapeños, a chef salad with ranch dressing, onion rings, french fries, a cheeseburger, 2 fried chicken breasts, barbecue pork rolls, an omelette, milk, and orange juice.
Karl-Heinz LaGrand Arizona 1999 Two BLT sandwiches on white bread with mayonnaise, four fried eggs (over easy), a medium portion of hash browns, two breakfast rolls with strawberry jelly, half a pint of pineapple sherbet, a cup of coffee, a medium slice of German chocolate cake with coconut-caramel icing and a cup of milk.[79]
Karla Faye Tucker Texas 1998 A banana, a peach and a salad with either Ranch or Italian dressing.[80]
Keith ZettlemoyerPennsylvania1995Two cheeseburgers, fries, chocolate pudding and chocolate milk.[81]
Kelly Gissendaner Georgia 2015 Cheese dip with chips, Texas nachos with fajita meat and a diet frosted lemonade. Previously Gissendaner had cornbread, buttermilk, two Burger King Whoppers, two large orders of French fries, cherry vanilla ice cream, popcorn, lemonade and a salad with boiled eggs, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, carrots, cheese and Paul Newman buttermilk dressing before her execution was stayed.[82]
Kenneth Dunn Texas 1999 Beef fajitas, stir-fried beef, six cinnamon rolls, a pecan pie, a cherry pie, a diet cream soda and three eggs.
Kenneth Edward Gentry 1997 Butter beans, mashed potatoes, onions, tomatoes, biscuits, chocolate cake and Dr. Pepper.[83]
Kenneth McDuff Serial killer 1998 Two T-bone steaks with all the fixings.[84]
Kimberly McCarthy Murderer 2013 Pepper steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed vegetables and white cake with chocolate icing with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.* McCarthy was the 500th person executed by the state of Texas since 1976.[85]
Lawrence Russell Brewer2011Two chicken fried steaks smothered in gravy with sliced onions; a triple meat bacon cheeseburger with fixings on the side; a cheese omelet with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and jalapeños; a large bowl of fried okra with ketchup; one pound of barbecue with half a loaf of white bread; three fajitas with fixings; a Meat Lovers pizza; three root beers; one pint of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream; and a slab of peanut butter fudge with crushed peanuts.[86] Brewer's request was granted, but he refused the meal when it arrived saying that he was simply not hungry, prompting Texas to stop granting last meal requests to condemned inmates.[87]
Ledell LeeMurdered his neighborArkansas2017Chose to receive Holy Communion as his last meal.[88]
Leon MoserMass MurdererPennsylvania1995A large cheese pizza, cheese slices, cold cuts, pasta salad, iced cup cakes and a 2-liter bottle of Coca-Cola.
Lewis Eugene Gilbert Murderer Oklahoma 2003 Half a gallon of vanilla ice cream, a box of assorted cones and a box of malted-milk Whoppers.[89]
Lisa Ann Coleman Texas 2014 A fried pork chop, macaroni and cheese, carrots, green beans, navy beans, sliced bread and pineapple orange cake with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.*[90]
Lois Nadean Smith Oklahoma 2001 Barbecue ribs, onion rings, strawberry banana cake and a cherry limeade.[91]
Lowell Lee AndrewsMass MurdererKansas1962HangingTwo fried chickens with sides of mashed potatoes, green beans and Pie a la Mode.[92]
Manuel Pardo, Jr.Serial killerFlorida2012Lethal injectionRice, red beans, roasted pork, plantains, avocado, tomatoes, olive oil, pumpkin pie, egg nog, and Cuban Coffee.[93]
Marcel WilliamsMurdererArkansas20173 pieces of original recipe Kentucky fried chicken, banana pudding, nachos with chili cheese and jalapeño peppers, two 16 oz bottles of Mountain Dew, and potato logs with ketchup.
Marco Allen ChapmanMurderer and rapistKentucky2008A 32-ounce medium rare sirloin steak, 20 butterfly shrimp, tossed salad with ranch dressing, iced tea, and a banana cream pie.
Marilyn Kay Plantz Proxy murderer Oklahoma 2001 A chicken taco salad, a Mexican pizza, two enchiritos, two chicken soft tacos, two cinnamon twists, pecan pie and two cans of Coca-Cola.[94]
Marion Albert PruettSpree killerArkansas1999A stuffed crust pizza from Pizza Hut, four Burger King Whoppers, a large order of French fries, three two-liter bottles of Pepsi, a bucket of ice, a bottle of ketchup, salt, fried eggplant, fried squash, fried okra, and a pecan pie. In an interview prior to his execution date, he said he was going to share his last meal with another inmate who was going to be executed the same day. He went on to say he originally wanted to have a roast duck for his last meal, but declined because he felt the prison would likely not prepare it.
Marion Wilson, Jr.MurdererGeorgia2019One medium thin-crust pizza with everything, 20 buffalo wings, one pint of butter pecan ice cream, some apple pie and grape juice.[95]
Mark Dean SchwabMurdererFlorida2008Fried eggs (over easy), bacon, sausage links, hash browns, buttered toast, and a quart of chocolate milk.
Mark HopkinsonProxy murdererWyoming1992Pizza, shared with his mother and other family members. He later asked for and received a fruit plate.
Martha BeckSerial KillerNew York1951ElectrocutionFried chicken, fried potatoes and salad.[11]
Melbert Ford Murderer Georgia 2010 Lethal injection Fried fish, shrimp, a baked potato, salad, boiled corn, ice cream, cheesecake and soda.[96]
Michael Bruce RossSerial murderConnecticut2005Declined a special meal, but dined on the regular prison meal of the day: turkey à la king with rice, mixed vegetables, white bread, fruit, and a beverage.[97]
Miguel RichardsonMurdererTexas2001A chocolate birthday cake with "2/23/90" written on top and 7 pink candles, one coconut, kiwi fruit juice, one mango, grapes, lettuce, cottage cheese, peaches, one banana, one apple, chef salad without meat and with thousand island dressing, fruit salad, cheese, and tomato slices
Nathaniel WoodsAlabama2020Sweet potatoes, spinach, chicken patty, chicken leg quarter, cooked apples, fries, two oranges and orange flavored drink.[98]
Nicholas Todd SuttonTennessee2020ElectrocutionSutton ordered fried pork chops, mashed potatoes with gravy and peach pie with vanilla ice cream [99]
Noble Mays Texas 1995 Lethal injection Four or five fried eggs (over easy), three sausage links, three biscuits and coffee.
Oba ChandlerFlorida2011Two salami sandwiches on white bread with mustard, peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich on white bread, iced tea and coffee.
Odell BarnesTexas2000"Justice, Equality, World Peace."[100]
Orien Joiner Texas 2000 A hamburger steak (well-done) with brown gravy and grilled onions, a large order of deep-fried French Fries with ketchup, five slices of buttered grilled Texas toast, iced tea with real sugar and hot honey buns with melted butter on the side.
Oscar Ray Bolin, Jr.Serial killerFlorida2016Medium rare rib eye steak, a baked potato with butter and sour cream, a salad made of iceberg lettuce, cucumber and tomato, baked garlic bread, lemon meringue pie, and a bottle of Coca-Cola.
Pablo Lucio VasquezMurdererTexas2016Salisbury steak, steamed rice, brown gravy, a vegetable blend, sweet peas, ranch style beans, sliced bread, and butterscotch brownies with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.*
Paul Ezra RhoadesSerial killerIdaho2011Hot dogs with sauerkraut, mustard, ketchup, onions, relish, baked beans, veggie sticks, ranch dressing, fruit with gelatin and strawberry ice cream cups
Perry Smith and Richard HickockMass murdersKansas1965HangingShrimp, French fries, garlic bread, ice cream, and strawberries with whipped cream.[13]
Peter J MinielMurdererTexas2004Lethal injection20 beef tacos, 20 beef enchiladas, two double cheeseburgers, a pizza with jalapeños, fried chicken, spaghetti with salt, half of a chocolate cake, half of a vanilla cake, cookies and cream ice cream, caramel pecan fudge ice cream, a small fruit cake, two Cokes, two Pepsis, two root beers, and two glasses of orange juice.
Philip WorkmanTennessee2007Declined a special meal for himself, but he asked for a large vegetarian pizza to be given to a homeless person in Nashville, Tennessee. This request was denied by the prison, but carried out by others across the country.[101][102]
Rainey BetheaMurder and rapeKentucky1936Hanged, last person executed in public in the USFried chicken, pork chops, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, cornbread, lemon pie, and ice cream.[103]
Ralph HudsonMurdererNew Jersey1963ElectrocutionPrime rib steak, ice cream and a cigar.
Randy GreenawaltSerial killerArizona1997Lethal injectionTwo cheeseburgers, french fries with extra salt, coffee with milk.[104]
Raymond FernandezNew York1951ElectrocutionOnion omelet, french fries, chocolate candy, and a Cuban cigar.
Reginald Lenard Reeves Murderer Texas 2002 Lethal injection Four pieces of fried chicken and two Cokes.[105]
Rhonda Belle Martin Serial killer Alabama 1957 Electrocution A hamburger, mashed potatoes, cinammon rolls and coffee.[106]
Richard Albert LeavittMurdererIdaho2012Lethal injectionBaked chicken, french fries, and milk.
Richard Cartwright Texas 2005 Lethal injection Fried chicken, a cheeseburger, onion rings, French fries, bacon, sausage, cheesecake and cinnamon rolls.[107]
Richard CooeyMurder and rapeOhio2008Lethal injection. Clemency appeal based on his being too overweight for lethal injection drugs to work on him properlyT-bone steak with A-1 sauce, onion rings, French fries, four eggs over easy, toast with butter, hash browns, a pint of rocky road ice cream, a Mountain Dew soft drink and authentic bear claw pastries [108]
Ricky Ray RectorMurdererArkansas1992Lethal injectionSteak, fried chicken, cherry Kool-Aid, and a pecan pie. Rector, rendered mentally incapacitated by his suicide attempt after murdering a police officer, said that he did not eat the pie because he was "saving it for later".[109]
Robert Alton HarrisCalifornia1992Gas ChamberA 21-piece bucket of KFC, two large Domino's Pizzas (no anchovies), ice cream, a bag of jelly beans, a six-pack of Pepsi, and a pack of Camel cigarettes.[110][111] The pizza was actually a Tombstone Pizza, per Vernell Crittendon's orders.[112] Crittendon worked at the prison and was responsible for dealing with the condemned person before his execution.
Robert Anthony BuellOhio2002Lethal injectionA single, unpitted black olive.
Robert Dale ConklinGeorgia2005A filet mignon wrapped in bacon, de-veined shrimp sautéed in garlic butter with lemon, a baked potato with butter, sour cream, chives and real bacon bits, corn on the cob, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, French bread with butter, goat cheese, cantaloupe, apple pie, vanilla bean ice cream and iced tea. He ate the entire meal and even complimented the chefs on the quality.
Robert Glen CoeTennessee2000Fried catfish, white beans, hush puppies, coleslaw, french fries, pecan pie and sweet tea.
Robert Nelson Drew Texas 1994 A steak (rare), ham, two hamburgers, two pieces of fish and a chocolate milkshake.
Robert MoormanArizona2012One double hamburger (two quarter-pound patties prepared “medium”) with two slices of onion, three leaves of lettuce, three tomato slices and a bun; plus French fries (with four ounces of ketchup), two three-ounce beef burritos, three Royal Crown colas, and two 14-ounce containers of Rocky Road ice cream.
Robert Streetman Texas 1988 Two dozen scrambled eggs, flour tortillas, French Fries and catsup.
Robert Van HookOhio2018Double cheeseburgers, fries, strawberry cheesecake with whipped cream, a vanilla milkshake and grapefruit juice.[113]
Ronald Clark O'BryanTexas1984T-bone steak (medium to well done), French fries with ketchup, whole kernel corn, sweet peas, a lettuce and tomato salad with egg and French dressing, iced tea, sweetener, saltines, Boston cream pie, and rolls.[100]
Ronald Phillips Murderer and Rapist Ohio 2017 A large cheese, bell pepper and mushroom pizza; strawberry cheesecake, a piece of unleavened bread, a Pepsi and grape juice.[114]
Ronnie Lee GardnerMurdererUtah2010Firing squadLobster tail, steak, apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and 7 Up. He also requested to watch The Lord of the Rings film trilogy while he ate his meal.[115]
Ronnie ThreadgillTexas2013Lethal injectionBaked chicken, mashed potatoes with country gravy, vegetables, sweet peas, bread, tea, water, and punch.*
Ruben Cantu 1993 Fried chicken and rice.[116]
Russell Earl BucklewMissouri2019For his final meal, Bucklew ordered a gyro sandwich, a smoked brisket sandwich, two orders of French fries, a cola and a banana split. [117] Previously Bucklew had a t-bone steak, caesar salad, apple pie ala mode, and a baked potato before his execution was stayed.[118]
Ruth SnyderNew York1928Electrocution, photographed in the electric chairChicken Parmesan with alfredo pasta, ice cream, two milkshakes, and a 12-pack of grape soda.[8]
Sacco and VanzettiMurderers (Case still open)Massachusetts1927Electric chairSoup, meat, toast and tea.
Sammy Crystal PerkinsMurdererNorth Carolina2004Lethal InjectionTwo fried chicken breasts, two fried chicken wings, sweet potato pie with cool whip, a large order of French fries from McDonald's, a 20-ounce Coke and a cup of ice.
Scott Hain Oklahoma 2003 Lethal injection; Hain was the last person in the United States executed for a crime committed as a minor Three cheeseburgers, three orders of onion rings, ice cream and a Slush.[119]
Scotty Garnell MorrowGeorgia2019Lethal InjectionMorrow requested a last meal of a hamburger with mayonnaise, two chicken and waffle meals, a pint of butter pecan ice cream, a bag of buttered popcorn, two all-beef franks, and a large lemonade. [120]
Sean Richard SellersSerial KillerOklahoma1999Eggrolls, sweet and sour shrimp, and batter-fried shrimp.
Shannon M. JohnsonMurdererDelaware2012Chicken lo Mein, carrots, cake, wheat bread and margarine and iced tea.
Stanley Allison Baker JrMurder and robberyTexas2002Two 16 oz. ribeyes, one pound of turkey breast sliced thin, 12 bacon strips, 2 large hamburgers with mayo, onion and lettuce, 2 large baked potatoes with butter, sour cream, cheese and chives, 4 slices of cheese or half a pound of grated cheddar cheese, chef salad with blue cheese dressing, 2 ears of corn on the cob, a pint of mint chocolate chip ice cream, and 4 cans of vanilla Coke or Mr. Pibb.
Stanley Dewaine LingarMurdererMissouri2001Corned beef sandwiches and french fries.[121]
Stanley Williams California 2005 Declined a special meal,[122] but had some oatmeal and milk before his execution.[123]
Stephen Wayne AndersonCalifornia2002Two grilled cheese sandwiches, one pint of cottage cheese, a hominy-corn mixture, one piece of peach pie, one pint of chocolate chip ice cream, and radishes.[124]
Stephen Michael WestTennessee2019ElectrocutionPhilly cheesesteak and french fries.[125]
Stephen Morin Serial killer Texas 1985 Lethal injection A T-bone steak, a baked potato, butter, sweet green peas, bread rolls, banana pudding and coffee.[126]
Steven Frederick SpearsMurdered his ex-girlfriendGeorgia2016A large meat pizza.
Steven Michael Woods, Jr.MurdererTexas20112 pounds of bacon, a large 4-meat pizza, 4 fried chicken breasts, 2 drinks each of Mountain Dew, Pepsi, root beer and sweet tea, 2 pints of ice cream, 5 chicken fried steaks, 2 hamburgers with bacon, french fries, and a dozen garlic bread sticks with marinara on the side.
Steven Oken Spree killer Maryland 2004 A chicken patty with potatoes and gravy, green beans, marble cake, milk and fruit punch, the regular prison meal of the day.[127]
Suzanne Basso Murderer Texas 2014 Baked chicken, fish, boiled eggs, carrots, green beans and sliced bread with a choice of water, tea or punch to drink.*
Ted BundySerial killerFlorida1989ElectrocutionDeclined a special meal, so he was given (but did not eat) the traditional steak (medium-rare), eggs (over easy), hash browns, toast, milk, coffee, juice, butter, and jelly.[13][128]
Teresa LewisProxy murdererVirginia2010Lethal injectionTwo fried chicken breasts, sweet peas with butter, a Dr Pepper and apple pie for dessert.[129]
Terry Douglas ClarkMurdererNew Mexico2001Several jumbo shrimp, French fries, fried okra, peach cobbler, ice cream, and a Coke.
Terry Jess DennisNevada2004Two cheeseburgers and a Coke with ice.
Thomas J. GrassoOklahoma1995Two dozen steamed mussels, two dozen steamed clams, a double cheeseburger from Burger King, half-dozen barbecued spare ribs, two strawberry milkshakes, half a pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and diced strawberries. He also had a 16-ounce can of spaghetti with meatballs, served at room temperature.[59] However, he issued a public statement complaining that he had requested SpaghettiOs, not regular canned spaghetti.[130]
Thomas KnightFlorida2014Sweet potato pie, coconut cake, banana nut bread, a quarter bottle of Sprite, two tablespoons of strawberries, butter-pecan ice cream, vanilla ice cream and Fritos corn chips.[131]
Timothy McVeighDomestic terrorist/mass murderU.S. Federal Government2001Two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream.[132][133]
Velma BarfieldMurdererNorth Carolina1984Declined a special meal, having a bag of Cheez Doodles and a 12-ounce can of Coca-Cola instead.[134]
Victor FeguerU.S. Federal Government1963HangingRequested a single olive with the pit still in it.[135]
Walter Bernhard LaGrand Arizona 1999 Gas chamber; last person executed in the United States by this method as of 2020 Six fried eggs (over easy), 16 strips of bacon, a large serving of hash browns, a pint of pineapple sherbet, a breakfast steak (well-done), a cup of ice, a 7 Up, a Dr Pepper, a Coke, hot sauce, a cup of coffee, two packs of sugar and four Rolaids.[79]
Wanda Jean Allen Oklahoma 2001 Lethal injection A bag of chips.[136]
Wesley BakerMaryland2005Lethal injectionBreaded fish, pasta marinara, green beans, orange fruit punch, bread, and milk (this was what was on the prison menu that day).[137]
Westley Allan DoddThe Vancouver Child Killer, serial killer and child molesterWashington state1993HangingSalmon and potatoes.[138]
William BoninSerial murderer and rapistCalifornia1996Lethal injectionTwo pepperoni and sausage pizzas, three servings of chocolate ice cream, and three six-packs of Coca-Cola and Pepsi.[139]
William G. Zuern, Jr.MurdererOhio2004Lethal injectionMashed potatoes and gravy, lasagna, macaroni and cheese, corn, garlic bread, chocolate milk, and cherry cheesecake.

(*) Texas abolished last meal requests in 2011, so all death row inmates in Texas after 2011 were given normal prison food.[140]

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