Facts of the Crime: Convicted and sentenced to death in the August 28, 1995 murder of Michael Barrow.
The body of Michael Barrow was found in his Amarillo home, severely beaten and slashed about the throat. Police interviews with the victim’s known friends revealed evidence which led to the arrest of Kristy Castillo and Donald Drew, then Davis, who eventually gave a detailed 14-page confession. Davis and others entered the home under the pretense of visiting. While Barrow was sitting on a couch, Davis distracted him; Drew then hit Barrow in the back of the head with a dumbbell. Barrow fell to one knee on the floor; Davis helped him back to the couch and tied his hands.
While Davis searched through Barrow’s closet for things to steal, he told Ray-Ray to “take care of his business.” Ray-Ray then stabbed and punched Barrow. Barrow began to struggle and the knife broke. Then Davis handed Ray-Ray a “little ice pick” and Ray-Ray continued to stab Barrow. The group then removed electronics and jewelry from the residence and left. Four accomplices received lesser sentences for the slaying and prosecutors maintained Davis was the leader of the pack who directed the attack so his friends could earn a coveted gang tattoo.
Victim: Michael Barrow
Time of Death: 6:19 pm
Manner of Execution: Lethal Injection
Last Meal: A hamburger with cheese and jalapenos and a vanilla shake
Final Words: "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. It is finished."
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