Texas killer who ate victim's heart sentenced to death

Jason Thornburg, the Tarrant County man convicted of killing three people in Euless, listens to a judge read the jury's verdict. He was given a death sentence.
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[@anandnairkollam]

That is a creature, not a human.

[@longjidalu3845]

Terrible creature.

[@LosDoyerss]

Demon.

[@puffchick4197]

Monster

[@danielgoodman3578]

False. It's easy to dehumanize those we hate in our minds/hearts. "I would never do that! I'm better than him. He's beneath me! He's not human!" He is very clearly human, just as much as you and I. We are ALL evil, even if we do different kinds of evil from person to person. Mankind is sadly capable of horrendous things.

[@alexlanderblaza9045]

Halimaw..🤓😎😆🤓😎👎🥸👎😎👎👎😎😎👎👎😆😆🤓😎👎🥸

[@thepolishredneck3941]

Anyone sentenced to death needs to have the task completed within 30 days from sentencing,,, the state should NOT allow these inmates to milk the system for their heinous crimes,,, just look at Ted Bundy, he sat on death row for almost 18 years playing games with the courts,,, how much money did that cost tax payers???

[@miki_9034]

Why do you think some sheriffs plant drug on innocent people & drag them to jail? Because we've a for profit prison system and they get a kickback from it. On average a prison gets 40K-50K per inmate.

[@Natef89]

The justice system isn't perfect. Sometimes the wrong people are convicted. Not saying this guy was innocent but your 30 day proposal could lead to some ghastly actions taken by the state.

[@NOYB2025]

Being on Death Row keeps people employed for decades. It's ridiculous and an insult to the victim's families.

[@Natef89]

@NOYB2025 I also agree with this. Not agreeing with death row being a 20 year period, just saying 30 days like the OP said is frickin SWIFT

[@Jo0pishere]

There are appeals and other judicial processes that happen with time.

[@johnmatejcik2379]

Should be given 72 hours to say goodbye and get his affairs in order.......20 years is bullshlt!

[@iMatti00]

🤷‍♂️ ~ I disagree for at least two reasons. First, I don’t know why Christian would believe that. Because people on death row are often going to accept Jesus as their savior, and that means they’re gonna go to heaven. So wouldn’t you want them to pay their punishment here on earth before they left? And if they’re gonna go to hell, then what a few years on earth more if they’re gonna spend eternity in hell? And if they’re just gonna be asleep in the afterlife because there is no afterlife, then they just escape having to sit in the cell in which a lot of people go crazy just sitting in a cell. so now they get to escape all that. Second, hundreds of people have been absolutely proven innocent based on DNA after 20 or 30 years. All those people would have been killed, actually murdered by the state, if they hadn’t had a chance to be proven innocent. Who knows what kind of crazy technology could come out that was never thought of. Maybe we’ll be able to tap into someone’s brain and see the last few images before they died so we can see who killed them. That’s complete Science Fiction now, but I could absolutely see that happening.c

[@Stacy_KP]

Agreed

[@SirDavidWilliam2nd]

Okay fair enough

[@harleyrdr1]

Like his victim was given? No.

[@BidenOwesMeGasMoney]

It is Texas, not California

[@annecornine8469]

A very sick individual..to commit that type of crime!! God help us!!

[@Vermili_]

The same people you associate yourself with think child s3xual abuse is ok. Your God doesn’t exist

[@joelbridges8635]

God help us all after January 20th 2025

[@DS-xg9kf]

Which god?

[@PrisonPreacher]

@@joelbridges8635 Your god won't help.

[@Roguearmy1911]

@@DS-xg9kfthe one that is bigger than your ego!

[@jimlewis2395]

Too bad that the so called "Death Penalty" in America, means that you get to live to the age of 112

[@Get_rid_of_u_248]

Not in Texas

[@jimlewis2395]

@@Get_rid_of_u_248How long do they let them live to in Texas, 86 ?

[@roylamb975]

​@@Get_rid_of_u_248 Texas death row can take 20 to 30 years, depending on the case.

[@LilXancheX]

@@Get_rid_of_u_248 howdy y’all

[@9iht6ihgt43rzhijj]

Standard American diet doesn't let most people get to live to the age of 80...😅

[@pierreverschueren8382]

And 20 years later his still siting on death row appeal after appeal, 5 lawyers working for him, what a joke.

[@LAFITZ10]

IT'S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN LIFE IN PRISON - THIS IS BEING AS LOW AS THE KILLER - THE REPUBLICAN WAY

[@michaeldebidart]

@@LAFITZ10 shouldn’t you be shaving your head and posting scripted TikTok’s of yourself crying? L moment buddy get over it

[@awilliams5007]

What about tomorrow?

[@woadieeee]

That's not even how the appeal process works in Texas anymore. It did used to be unlimited appeals; it is not anymore. Lots of folks in this comment section that are completely talking out of their asses.

[@jasonjgr8580]

😢​@LAFITZ10 the democrats would of let him out of prison.

[@SamundraRai-t2w]

Disgusting crime!

[@mikehunt-fx7sf]

Heartless! No pun intended.

[@geraldstamour1312]

It absolutely is, @SamundraRai-t2w! However, the monster responsible is headed straight to HELL where he belongs, period!

[@bfranco1519]

Carry out sentence with in 48 hours… No 20 years of appeals!!

[@Dakotajm0726]

But it’s cool when trump appeals right ?

[@Sectrix2pp]

​@@Dakotajm0726 yes

[@yourface3154]

@@Dakotajm0726 Dude shut up, jesus. It's cool when Hunter is pardoned.

[@elissitdesign]

@@Dakotajm0726your TDS is showing

[@theshawdows]

​@@Dakotajm0726trump wasn't sentenced to death 🙄🙄

[@FleagleSangria]

For those who say “Not in Texas”: 184 inmates are currently on Texas' death row. Texas, which reinstated the death penalty in 1976, has the most active execution chamber in the nation. On average, these inmates have spent 18 years, 4 months on death row. So yeah, way too much time and taxpayers money. The guy ate a human heart. What is there to appeal exactly? :/

[@Toofargonetosave]

Why it's called Texass, nothing good comes from there

[@earlwright9715]

Alabama has been pretty busy exacuting death row inmates lately

[@frederickvanhelsun9315]

Trump will pardon to put innocent people in

[@earlwright9715]

@frederickvanhelsun9315 okay stupid

[@LukaMav15]

@@frederickvanhelsun9315 Surprise, another baseless claim about Trump that won’t come true.

[@Ready4Raw]

Anyone who can do that is NOT worried about a "verdict".

[@janisejones6426]

Unfortunately

[@flukedaroundfindout]

NONE OF THEIR VICTIMS EVER GET EXTRA TIME !!!

[@jeremyhall2727]

The blessings of being an American

[@Losthuman112]

😏

[@Laylay-n1c]

Matthew 5:38-48 [38]Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: [39]But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. [40]And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloke also. [41]And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. [42]Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. [43]Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. [44]But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; [45]That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. [46]For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? [47]And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? [48]Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

[@Danfromjonesboro]

Shut yo lying lips!

[@BigFists2024]

Did you know the victims

[@ethelhorton8646]

Means three meals a day for years. Our justice system sucks.

[@Vallentina0325]

You are correct. It's the reason I left the system after 9 horrific years!

[@joeg5414]

and a premium to keep him on death row. Probably costs $200k a year to keep him locked up

[@chrisdiane8429]

It's BROKEN, JUST LOOK AT THE GOVERNMENT THE DEMOCRATS NEED TO BE GOING TO COURT AND THEY DON'T EVER MAKE IT TO COURT THEY DON'T EVEN MAKE IT TO JAIL HUNTER BIDEN GOT TO SLAP ON THE WRIST AND HE SAID FREE FOR HIS CRIMES IT'S AMAZING THERE'S NO JUSTICE

[@SonnyShizzle]

and the attorneys working on his appeals will buy their new houses with our tax dollars.

[@brendamullins7491]

You wouldn't want to eat some of the food it's pretty disgusting

[@MickJohns-g2h]

Dear Judge, thank you!❤

[@Hereford1642]

It is the jury that you have to thank. As the judge says, the sentence is mandatory after the jury answered the way they did.

[@debralondon2402]

Incredible evil

[@Wreckhavoc0225]

Our justice system is BS. Who gives a death penalty yet 20 years to just sit around on the expense of taxpayers.

[@luisvega666]

Its worst

[@SchuarJavert]

Your POTUSs, politicians, and your government all suck! American dream , or nightmare?

[@gentlemanmob]

Well luckily he's in tx so......

[@clutchboi4038]

I'm pretty sure that it is a law and the judge is not legally capable of making it sooner. It's probably even a federal law.

[@MrJackal43]

What a sicko… adios muchachos…

[@lilianazweng610]

Muchachos, is plural, Muchacho is singular. A singular ' pedaso de meirda' no matter how long it takes, those demons from hell, are waiting for his sorry soul!

[@Davidconservative]

Bless this jury.

[@amberchase7959]

So gross. What is wrong with people

[@user-Chocolate....]

Its sad that evil is becoming or has became wided spread.. All sorts of evil deeds

[@user-yn7on7ou8n]

Crazy

[@Jennijane-p6b]

I agree it is gross 🤢

[@thealgonquin5822]

It's a religious thing.

[@georgegoughnour1509]

@@thealgonquin5822. They’re eating the cats, they’re eating the dogs!

[@Onlyasking-b3s]

Death sentence should not take 20 years to actually happen

[@prelovedbargainsandantique2245]

It should not happen whatsoever.

[@dracojensei1141]

Y

[@atikva3804]

@@prelovedbargainsandantique2245 Why not?

[@universal3025]

@@prelovedbargainsandantique2245and what he did?

[@vergeniavillanueva]

What a monster. I can't believe he's still sitting on death row...

[@torreyintahoe]

How do these people exist. I really don't understand it.

[@redman7412]

They are made just like all of us. What we learn from our childhood and our Decisions will mark your brain towards peace or destruction. This is just on the higher side of destruction.

[@oxyman10]

It’s called evil, the rational mind is incapable of understanding it.

[@torreyintahoe]

@@oxyman10 Yeah, I know. I still don't understand it.

[@marciamcgrail5889]

@@redman7412- it's called evolution.

[@psychedforlife7176]

Evil walks among us. Stay close to Jesus.

[@trapkidd39]

This is disgusting

[@denisecaccese830]

SENTENCE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IMMEDIATELY!

[@iMatti00]

Sounds like you’re ridiculous belief to me. Imagine the hundreds and hundreds of innocent people that would be dead if we live in such a world. But who cares, that’s just pipe off on KZbin instead of actually coming up with a system that’s fair and honest and just. That’s too hard.

[@MichaelSnead-lf7wl]

Since he's Mexican is going to be going back home next month

[@davidday8417]

Absolutely,the judge said that the evidence was substantial therefore the death penalty is warranted !! His sentence should be carried out within 1 month of sentencing not 20+ years on death row !! There should be 1 appeal within 1 week then the sentence carried out immediately after that !!

[@susan9498]

Yes.

[@katya.g524]

@@davidday8417 appeals take longer than 1 week LOL

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Sentenced for killing three, admitted to two others. Diabolical. Such heartbreaking tragedies at his hands.

[@realkekec4028]

He gets death,but he will die of old age.....what a joke of legal system.

[@jeremyhall2727]

That's even worse..lock up all those years.

[@luhman3141]

ong bro already old bro gon b dead by the time the death date hit💀

[@MrFishingca]

Death sentence??? This clown will sit in prison for 25 years!!! Victims family left to suffer for 25 years too!!! 1 month at best for the sentence to be carried out!!!

[@ilovemycat1575]

And we still pay for food, place to sleep, meds, etc….

[@jumperstartful]

No appeals.

[@Geezyguap]

Are yall stupid lethal injection is the easiest way to die in the world it’s peaceful why do yall what to kill him immediately no make him sit and suffer for years then kill him

[@jeanettesmith765]

What other choice is there?

[@miki_9034]

@@ilovemycat1575 Capitalism at its finest. When you've a for profit prison system, they'll do everything to maximize their profit. On average a prison gets 40K-50K per year for an inmate.

[@everyxheart]

I remember this one. He’s a serial killer.

[@TheSunshineplace10]

Oh ok, I was wondering who he was.

[@kemt6234]

Do you remember what year he was arrested?

[@ircjesselee]

I'll hide the Cookie Crisps.

[@lawrencew7813]

Duh😂

[@lawrencew7813]

​@kemt6234 1996

[@trev5.566]

This is Justice. Texas is one of the few places left on earth that justly uses the death penalty.

[@Mark152093]

Yeah, but they take too damn long to implement the sentence, in my opinion. They should cut down on the appeal process, somehow.

[@trev5.566]

@ absolutely 💯 “Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭8‬:‭11‬ ‭KJV‬‬

[@tonymoreno1416]

@@Mark152093 The only problem with that is , it makes way too much sense.

[@luciferscatmilk]

yeah and i guess innocent people on death row who are executed are just collateral huh

[@davidneraas750]

Yes and on top of that they don't need to knee jerk like De sanctis Florida and change the jury vote to less than 12 unanimous like knee jerk Florida did. Every state should follow Texas and have a 12 unanimous jury vote. Florida with it's 8-4 is kindergarden reaction because they didn't get the result they wanted in one single case. Atleast Texas respects a fair jury vote system.

[@lamiya900]

How sick 🤮

[@michellegriffin8354]

Oh my God, this is horrible

[@DREAMCATCHER33316]

Texas don’t play

[@MrAmhara]

Yes they do. Texas crime rate is high.

[@Uzdefized]

@@MrAmharacope

[@darklorddisco]

Texas didn't play in *this* case, but unfortunately they're getting quite soft in general :(

[@CylinthiaDouglas]

​@@darklorddiscoyou right

[@darklorddisco]

@@Uzdefized Texas ranks 12th in the United States for violent crime and 14th for property crimes. Not the best placement, not the worst...but certainly not "cope" by any stretch of the imagination.

[@AnthonyWilliams-ew3wp]

Ok. So he’s got twenty years to look forward. His victims have nothing to look forward to.

[@jhenelle8605]

Right

[@PamelaMacmillan-pc4rx]

Imprisonment would be harder than death

[@abelgranado7569]

How about the pedophiles?

[@DESIGNS-vo1mt]

How about getting the law changed?

[@mc_sim]

they get promoted to democratic committees.

[@OldtricksForolddog]

Democratic party are untouchable

[@LAFITZ10]

THEY RUN TEXAS

[@LAFITZ10]

@@mc_sim NAH THEY RUN TEXAS - REPUBLICANS LIKE MATT GAETZ

[@IndricoMarciano]

Pure evil. Distasteful and vile 😵‍💫

[@graysonthemonkey]

Thats disgusting. A murder eating the victims heart? How does he even SURVIVE that?

[@jeremyhall2727]

With BBQ

[@JJjameson_-nq5mb]

@@jeremyhall2727😂

[@graysonthemonkey]

@@jeremyhall2727 real 😭

[@PamelaMacmillan-pc4rx]

Obviously whacko

[@sincerelyk.roseline6560]

Sentence should be in 7 days 😡😡😡😡

[@1stAmmendmentRight]

Hardly!

[@barbarab5878]

20 years may be too long, but 7 days is wild. Too many innocent people go to prison and no one wants innocent blood on their hands.

[@missgrim4646]

Same day.

[@Triestini]

He looks almost pleased with himself.

[@omarkhan6313]

Very sad to see innocent people die and such a horrible human being! Meeting with big guy upstairs won't be easy!

[@Slayer-Josh]

Imaginary man upstairs ain’t gonna do anything. Texas on the other hand is taking care of business

[@GenericHandle666]

Which one?

[@itsmenjigadsden7201]

that’s FACTS

[@sylviayoung9009]

There is no big guy sky daddy

[@omarkhan6313]

@@sylviayoung9009 You can't prove there isn't!

[@debralavorata546]

The appeals will go on endlessly,stalling execution,victim doesn't have that privilege

[@tsaicha115]

Wtf, he ate a person and still allow to wear a suit in court.

[@jimicahayes9032]

Right 😂😂

[@Darlene-tk6qb]

People need to realize that there are wild beast-like humans walking among us and always looking to devour someone.

[@dinobravo852]

Especially in Mexico... psychopaths.

[@rockykinsman8545]

WT!?!?! HOW COME THIS DIDNT MAKE HEADLINES!?!?! CAME ACROSS THIS BY ACCIDENT

[@ront769]

Same here. Cultural protectionism by the media?

[@AlmondScented]

The prisoners are going to be so scared of him that they're going to unalive him.

[@christyb7455]

Death row they don’t mingle with each other

[@scar4892]

scary man

[@franciscomireles8357]

This is what I mean, if a person is sentenced to death, who killed the victim in less than 5 to 10 minutes why does the person sit in death row for 20 to 30 years, and lawyers still fighting for the person's freedom ?

[@kozykarma7471]

I used to wonder the same thing, but then I realized I don't trust the government or 12 people to make honest or correct decisions about anyone's fate, or even guilt. Especially here, where the jury is overwhelmingly female (10 of the 12).

[@williampapadopoulos8145]

Because defense attorneys milk it for the money even when it’s OBVIOUS that the guy is guilty!

[@tiger1044]

​@@kozykarma7471What about when the sicko admits the crime & the DNA evidence is overwhelming?

[@PamelaMacmillan-pc4rx]

​@@kozykarma7471and prosecutors are in it for the win, regardless of guilt or innocence.

[@Chmcd4rz]

Justice served. Thank you, Texas 🙏

[@LAFITZ10]

IT'S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN LIFE IN PRISON - THIS IS BEING AS LOW AS THE KILLER - THE REPUBLICAN WAY

[@Chmcd4rz]

​@@LAFITZ10troll somewhere else 👋

[@Faithnothope]

@@LAFITZ10Not the brightest crayon in the box are you??😂

[@seand67]

WE need this justice across America

[@MomSilk08]

Why show the judge for verdict reading?? We want to see the defendant's reaction, not the Judge! 🙄

[@misguidedangel6550]

I know wut a poor videographer nobody wants to see the judge

[@ceceprincess4758]

Evil

[@LibCon1980]

That judge sure got to the heart of the matter.

[@tomfuller5585]

“The Lord laughs at the wicked, for He knows their day is coming.” Ps. 37:13

[@Slayer-Josh]

Fun fact: the killer is actually a devout Christian who’s studied to be a missionary. Not the best look for u guys

[@TheVirtualOz]

Oh shut up

[@tomfuller5585]

@@TheVirtualOz Hey! You’re in the Bible! “They are constantly seeing but never perceiving, and always hearing but never understanding; otherwise they might turn and be forgiven!” (Matt. 13:14) “In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek Him; all his thoughts are, ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 10:4)

[@terminat1]

@@Slayer-Josh A devout Christian is a person who has an earnest and ongoing desire to obey God's Law. Anyone can claim to be a Christian. Most who claim salvation are not really saved. This man is not a devout Christian.

[@RyanREAX]

@@Slayer-Joshdevout Christian’s dont live like him

[@jonloftness5210]

Brings back memories of a person I had in custody back in 1988. Before he arrived at my prison, I read that the convict had cut his mother's heart out and was wearing her lingerie when police arrived. During intake the person asked me if I had heard about his crime, to which I said I had. He told me, "It's not all true. I wasn't wearing her lingerie." What a relief to know, huh?

[@AndresSanchez-io1oi]

Hell nah

[@DS-xg9kf]

😂

[@crocutabruta9723]

Bruh this could be from some dark comedy

[@Steve-qf8vt]

Well I guess we’ll hear about him again in 20 years after his endless appeals are finished. That’s a crime.

[@MarcScoltock]

Horrible.

[@npcfigureathletedawnirish691]

Dark=demonic

[@EveescoGM]

What's this killers name?

[@TaneKarnes]

Trying to become (or is) a skin walker.

[@DanielReynolds-w5v]

Demons took him over, EVIL

[@JohnTesta-y8p]

Not true, dark does not equate to demonic.

[@rs3018]

You think this guy is phased by the decision? He'll be hanging out with his type of people and most likely the death penalty will be dropped and it'll become life in prison no big deal to him

[@itsmikaa8496]

That’s gross

[@josejacobo5031]

Rip to the victim ❤😢 what evil 😈

[@Spinakker2341]

Wtf is the matter with people

[@timeofx]

Ate a heart? Damn thats crazy!

[@lefty5463]

Appeal after appeal every time while sitting on death row. He may not get death. Some don't because of all these freakin appeals they do for these inmates. The systems sucks in a lot of ways.

[@baracade7484]

What is wrong with some people in this world who would actually eat a humans heart their are a lot of sick people in this world

[@lindawhite-id3ly]

Evil

[@Requiem8040]

The Donner party?

[@chairmanofthebored8684]

@@Requiem8040 Literally the first thing you think of is a survival tragedy and you can't help typing it out and posting it?

[@Protectanimals-o4f]

And that's the judge!

[@tomcochrane3604]

Aztecs mayans...

[@JudgeDredd_]

Yeah you’re not allowed to do that.

[@mariannarozsnyoi2499]

What a sick mind!

[@JaylenPotts-zs2qw]

Growing up in Albany Ga this is very horrendous and degrading. Prayers for everyone

[@sharonrodriguez9592]

Hes a demon

[@beefheart67]

Demonic For Sure👿

[@sacshellpolk1168]

on the tax payer's dime, for how long?

[@NondescriptMammal]

The average stay on death row in Texas is about 18 years

[@LAFITZ10]

IT'S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN LIFE IN PRISON - THIS IS BEING AS LOW AS THE KILLER - THE REPUBLICAN WAY

[@ernestor5440]

​@@LAFITZ10what?

[@YaMainMayne]

So how can we expidite this process.

[@carbon6951]

Usual Suspect

[@RobertoGonzalez-id1de]

Justice for the people always, remember that! ❤ ( 12-07-24 ) Saturday

[@dennissvitak5475]

They went through 159 people to get 12 jurors. Seems more than fair.

[@thebes118]

Now it will only be 20 years to be carried out.....

[@Mindyourownbusiness-zh6vq]

What a heartless killer.

[@JaredKushnerOwnsGaza]

He has 2 hearts. One in his stomach

[@jeffw6726]

I'm wondering how a person that has eaten a human heart is treated while in prison--exactly, he's left alone

[@danielkokal8819]

death row dudes get their own cell. no cellies, no roomies.

[@victoriafisk9712]

Jeffrey D. comes to mind.

[@jeffw6726]

@@danielkokal8819 my question was rhetorical but thank you.

[@danielkokal8819]

@@jeffw6726 saw a guy request the death penalty coz he told the judge he knew nothing would happen for 20 years but he would have a cell to himself the whole time.

[@malcolmhayward4431]

Justice needs to be sure and swift

[@XiaoFury]

Will it be 20 years of waiting?

[@dmario.jackson]

That is the maximum of waiting not minimum

[@thomcarr7021]

It would cost less to eliminate the death penalty. The appeals last for 20+ years and cost over a million on an average.

[@lulumoon6942]

This is my long held opinion, too. Then as a longtime Victim Advocate it became not only because it doesn't deter as applied, but disproportionately applies public funding for criminal's entertainment & takes away better applied funding.

[@thomcarr7021]

@@lulumoon6942 Plus, families of the victims are dragged through all the legal proceedings that go on for decades. With life/no parole, it's pretty much done after a few appeals.

[@Vcjutko6842]

And in 30 years this will finally be concluded….

[@justbecuz5723]

When the phrase “Eat your heart out” has been taken way too literal

[@patrickdipasquale3525]

Omg what is wrong with people how the hell can you possibly do what this sick individual did

[@Shadowwolf7774]

Going to sleep is too easy.

[@Lp-bm8tc]

Well now he'll stay on death row for 30 years plus.

[@westhighlands522]

Missouri just executed a child killer in about 17 years.

[@ferich2001]

Not in Texas...

[@LAFITZ10]

@@ferich2001 IT'S MORE EXPENSIVE THAN LIFE IN PRISON - THIS IS BEING AS LOW AS THE KILLER - THE REPUBLICAN WAY

[@ernestor5440]

​@nanakworldlol no, average in Texas is around 18 years before the execution

[@aldorodriguez9881]

Sentence to death, after serving 80 plus years cause of delays... It's how it always goes.

[@solorunner6391]

Eye for a eye is not a correction

[@bicknell67]

So frustrating because its never a quick date. He may have been sentenced but he would still live another 10-15yrs before his death is even carried out. His victim never got that extra time.

[@TheElexus10]

HE IS SO SICK AND EVIL😡😡😡😡

[@Itsmushiiibabi]

David lueras was my brother . RIP❤

[@Neampojma87]

May he rest in peace, God bless you.

[@dentalnovember]

Heartless! ❤️

[@uio_is_here]

I would say this is heartless but no he has a heart

[@Tedd-E-Bare]

It's a travesty how much taxpayer money goes to pay attorneys and take care of killers like this. That's a crime within itself.

[@RaulfHernandez]

Talking about eat your heart out

[@ace404108]

Dam what he did heartless

[@psycheone7244]

Quite literally

[@gointothedogs4634]

I'm not so sure this was the best sentence. Now he'll sit on death row for decades as his lawyers try various chances to alter the sentence.

[@sandrasoirime5261]

I’m very speechless 😶

[@CalvinBealer]

Bye Bye Amigo

[@jamesjarrettjr.5974]

HE WILL HAVE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OF APPEALS IF HE WANTS THEM. that is also a crime.

[@rodyt567]

Those faint cries from the victims loved ones are so hard hitting. I pray they find peace and can cling on to it forever.

[@tristan583]

30 years later the sentenced would be commuted or forgiven

[@Stacey-ul3oe]

Gross on earth 🤮🤮 Shame on US.

[@taurusx1000]

he thought he was an Aztec or Mayan