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Thread: Wesley Lynn Ruiz - Texas Execution - February 1, 2023

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    Wesley Lynn Ruiz - Texas Execution - February 1, 2023






    Facts of the Crime:

    Ruiz fatally shot Cpl. Mark Nix after a high-speed chase in March 2007. Ruiz testified during the guilt-innocence phase of the trial that he thought police were shooting at the car in which he was hiding. The jury did not believe his self-defense claim.

    Ruiz was sentenced to death in Dallas County on November 11, 2008.

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    November 11, 2008

    Jury Sentences Dallas Cop Killer To Death

    DALLAS (CBS 11 News) ― Friday night, the Dallas jury that convicted cop killer Wesley Ruiz of murder has now sentenced him to death. Jurors delivered the late verdict after deliberating at the Frank Crowley Courthouse since Friday morning.

    The jury deliberated for more than 10 hours over the life or death decision. It took the jury only 3 ½ hours to convict Ruiz.

    This was the punishment phase in the trial for Ruiz who was found guilty of shooting and killing Dallas Police Sr. Corporal Mark Nix, in March of 2007.

    Officer Nix was shot and killed as he approached Ruiz' vehicle following a high speed chase.

    There were some dramatic moments during closing arguments in the courtroom as prosecutors demonstrated the results of Ruiz' deadly actions by slamming a metal object against the jury box.

    During the trial, defense attorneys had argued that Ruiz shot in self defense. Now, they're hoping the same group will spare their clients' life. "Your 'no' vote is the most precious thing on earth for Mr. Ruiz and I ask you not to throw that away," defense attorney Paul Brauchli said to the jury.

    Prosecutors are asking for the death penalty. "This piece of metal [his badge] was the crown of Mark's young life," prosecutor Andy Beach told jurors. "This piece of metal, to this man [Ruiz], was a bull's-eye."

    The only options for the jury were life in prison without parole or the death penalty.
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    It SHOULD be a slam dunk Death sentence in ANY murder of law enforcement officer killed in the performance of duty. Good job Jury!!!

    http://cbs11tv.com/local/Wesley.Ruiz.Sr.2.769330.html

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    In today's Texas Court of Criminal Appeals orders, Ruiz's conviction and death sentence were affirmed.

    Opinion here

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    In today's United States Supreme Court orders, Ruiz's petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis was DENIED.

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    EX PARTE WESLEY LYNN RUIZ

    In today's orders, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals DENIED Ruiz's application for writ of habeas corpus.
    An uninformed opponent is a dangerous opponent.

    "Y'all be makin shit up" ~ Markeith Loyd

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    In today's United States Supreme Court orders, Ruiz' petition for writ of certiorari was DENIED.

    Lower Ct: Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas
    Case Nos.: (WR-78,129-01, WR-78,129-02)
    Decision Date: September 26, 2012

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    On January 17, 2015, Ruiz filed a habeas petition in Federal District Court.

    http://dockets.justia.com/docket/tex...cv05112/226656

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    Federal habeas relief denied by the district court on 12/18/2018.

    https://cases.justia.com/federal/dis...?ts=1544866907

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    COA denied by the 5th Circuit. Again.

    http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions...19-70003.0.pdf

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    The panel was made up of Chief Judge Owen (G.W. Bush), Judge Willett (Trump) and Judge Oldham (Trump).

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