Summary of offense: Poland directed his last words to the families of the men he killed in 1977, then blew a kiss to his girlfriend before he was executed by lethal injection in 2000. He was convicted in the robbery and slaying of armored-van guards Cecil Newkirk and Russel Dempsey. Poland's brother, Michael, who was the mastermind, was executed a few months earlier.
Victims: Cecil Newkirk and Russel Dempsey
Method of execution: Lethal injection
Time of execution:
Last meal: No request made
Last words: Patrick Poland directed his last words to the families of the men he killed in 1977, then blew a kiss to his girlfriend. ''Once again to the Newkirk family and the Dempsey family, please accept my apologies," Poland said. "I'm sincere. I'm sorry for the pain and suffering I have caused. And I do thank you for your forgiveness. ''I ask my family to forgive me for the pain I have caused them. I ask all my friends and people who believed in me to please forgive me. And I ask the woman I love to remember that I will always love her.''
Note: Michael Poland was executed on June 16, 1999. For more information, see: http://www.cncpunishment.com/forums/...1520#post71520
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