Facts of the Crime:
On September 1, 1999, Harris shot Merle Taylor, 63, twice in the back as Taylor was trying to protect his daughter-in-law and Harris’ ex-wife. Harris was convicted and sentenced to die for killing Taylor, and was sentenced again to death in a re-sentencing trial. Harris was also convicted of beating and shooting his estranged wife, who survived, during a separate altercation. Harris admitted to the shootings.
Harris has been on death row since November 6, 2001.
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