Facts of the Crime: Convicted and sentenced to death in the June 15, 1994 murder of Shakeitha Shanta Carrier.
Catina Carrier recently broke off her relationship with Whitaker because of his abusive behavior. Whitaker went to her mother's home armed with a .45 caliber handgun and forced his way inside. He shot Ms. Carrier once in the shoulder. Her five-year-old daughter, Ashley, ran upstairs. Whitaker followed her and pistol whipped her into unconsciousness. He then found Ms. Carrier's 16-year-old daughter, Shakeitha, on the second floor and shot her once in the head. Returning downstairs, Whitaker found Mrs. Carrier fleeing through the front door. After retrieving more bullets from his vehicle, Whitaker caught up with her behind the house and shot her again in the right shoulder. Ashley's skull was fractured, causing permanent brain damage. Mary Carrier had permanent nerve damage and lost the use of her right hand. Shakeitha died from her head wound. Whitaker's former girlfriend, Catina, was not at her parents' home at the time of the shooting.
Victim: Shakeitha Shanta Carrier
Time of Death: 6:15 pm
Manner of Execution: Lethal Injection
Last Meal: four fried chicken thighs, french fries with ketchup and hot sauce on the side, peach cobbler, two pints of vanilla ice cream and orange juice
Final Words: "First off, I'd like to say to Mr. and Mrs. Carrier, I apologize for your pain and suffering. I pray Lord, please forgive me. To my family, to my brother Gerard, I love you, Harold, I love you. To my stepfather Paul, I love you. Momma, I will always love you. Take care of my daughters, Kaneisha and Ieisha. Dad loves you. Continue to pray for me, I am fine. I have made peace with God. Please don't ever forget me. I love you mom. I love you all, take care. I love you too pop, keep your head up. Take care. I am going on to sleep."
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