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    James J. Fitzgerald - Oklahoma


    James J. Fitzgerald


    Facts of the Crime:

    Fitzgerald robbed two Tulsa Git-N-Go stores in the early morning hours of July 16, 1994. He attempted to rob a third at 6938 East Pine Street, but had his SKS rifle wrested from him by store clerk William Russell. Fitzgerald then fought with Russell for the gun, and regained its possession. Nevertheless, Russell had been able to escort Fitzgerald out of the store and lock the doors. Fitzgerald then pointed his gun in Russell's direction and fired several shots into the store. One of the bullets killed Russell. After fleeing Oklahoma, Fitzgerald was apprehended in Missouri. He confessed to the two robberies and attempted robbery, but stated that he had never intended to kill Russell.

    Fitzgerald has been on death row since November 20, 2000.

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    On August 8, 2003, Fitzgerald filed a habeas petition in Federal District Court.

    http://dockets.justia.com/docket/okl...3cv00531/5807/

    On October 7, 2013, Fitzgerald's federal habeas petition was partially granted by US Federal District Judge Gregory K. Frizzell.

    http://docs.justia.com/cases/federal...00531/5807/165

    On October 18, 2013, both Fitzgerald and the State of Oklahoma filed appeals in the US Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.

    http://dockets.justia.com/docket/cir.../ca10/13-5131/

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    As per the OKDC, Fitzgerald on 1/28/15 was on the removal list from death row as Deceased.
    He died on 1/26/15.

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