People on death row in Virginia

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John Yancey Schmitt

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Michael W. Lenz

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Brandon Wayne Hedrick

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Dexter Lee Vinson

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Kevin Green

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Robert Stacy Yarbrough

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Kent Jermaine Jackson

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Christopher Scott Emmett

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Edward Nathaniel Bell

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John Allen Muhammad

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Larry Bill Elliott

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Paul Warner Powell

  • Venue: Prince William County. ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 512, 552 S.E.2d 344 (2001).))
  • Victims:
    • Stacey Lynn Reed. ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 512, 518, 552 S.E.2d 344, 347 (2001).))
    • Kristie Erin Reed. ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 512, 518, 552 S.E.2d 344, 347 (2001).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder of Stacey Reed (murder in the commission of, or subsequent to, attempted rape). ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 107, 116, 590 S.E.2d 537, 543 (2004), cert. denied, Powell v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 892, 125 S. Ct. 86, 160 L. Ed. 2d 157 (2004).))
    • Attempted capital murder of Kristie Reed (attempted murder in the commission of rape). ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 512, 520, 552 S.E.2d 344, 348 (2001).))
    • Abduction of Kristie Reed with the intent to defile. ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 512, 520-521, 552 S.E.2d 344, 348 (2001).))
    • Rape of Kristie Reed. ((Powell v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 512, 521, 552 S.E.2d 344, 348 (2001).))
  • Status: Executed by electric chair on March 18, 2010. ((Frank Green. “Powell executed for teen’s 1999 murder.” Richmond Times-Dispatch 18 Mar. 2010. <http://www2.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/article/EXEC18GAT_20100318-213001/331381/>.))

Darick Demorris Walker

Teresa Wilson Bean Lewis

  • Venue: Pittsylvania County. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 593 S.E.2d 220 (2004).))
  • Victims:
    • Charles J. Lewis. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Julian Clifton Lewis, Jr. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder of Charles J. Lewis (murder for hire). ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Capital murder of Julian Clifton Lewis, Jr. (murder for hire). ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Conspiracy to commit capital murder. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Robbery of Julian Clifton Lewis, Jr. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Use of a firearm to commit the murder of Julian Clifton Lewis, Jr. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Use of a firearm to commit the murder of Charles J. Lewis. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
    • Use of a firearm to commit the robbery of Julian Clifton Lewis, Jr. ((Lewis v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 302, 304, 593 S.E.2d 220, 221 (2004).))
  • Status: Executed by lethal injection on September 23, 2010. ((Maria Glod. “Va. woman executed for slayings in 2002.” The Washington Post 24 Sept. 2010. <http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/23/AR2010092306866.html>.))

Awaiting Execution

Joshua Wayne Andrews

Aquilia Marcivicci Barnette

  • Inmate Number: 12599-058. ((“BOP: Inmate Locator Main Page.” Federal Bureau of Prisons 16 Oct. 2010. <http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/LocateInmate.jsp>.))
  • Venue: United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Charlotte Division (interstate crime originating in North Carolina, one victim was murdered in Roanoke, Virginia). ((United States v. Barnette, 211 F.3d 803 (4th Cir. 2000).))
  • Victims:
    • Donald Lee Allen. ((United States v. Barnette, 211 F.3d 803, 808 (4th Cir. 2000).))
    • Robin Williams. ((United States v. Barnette, 211 F.3d 803, 808 (4th Cir. 2000).))
  • Crimes: 11 counts, including:
    • Use of a firearm in a carjacking that results in death (capital crime). ((United States v. Barnette, 211 F.3d 803, 808 (4th Cir. 2000).))
    • Commission of a carjacking that results in death (capital crime). ((United States v. Barnette, 211 F.3d 803, 808 (4th Cir. 2000).))
    • Use of a firearm while violating the Interstate Domestic Violence Act that results in death (capital crime). ((United States v. Barnette, 211 F.3d 803, 808 (4th Cir. 2000).))
  • Current Location: USP Terre Haute. ((“BOP: Inmate Locator Main Page.” Federal Bureau of Prisons 16 Oct. 2010. <http://www.bop.gov/iloc2/LocateInmate.jsp>.))
  • Status: Death sentences reinstated by the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. ((United States v. Barnette, No. 3:97CR23 (W.D.N.C. Jun. 7, 2010).))
  • As of: June 7, 2010. ((United States v. Barnette, No. 3:97CR23 (W.D.N.C. Jun. 7, 2010).))

William Joseph Burns

  • DOC Number: 1170677. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 282267. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: Shenandoah County. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 541 S.E.2d 872 (2001).))
  • Victim: Tersey Elizabeth Cooley. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 313, 541 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2001).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder (murder in the commission of rape and/or forcible sodomy). ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 313, 541 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2001).))
    • Statutory burglary. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 313, 541 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2001).))
    • Rape. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 313, 541 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2001).))
    • Forcible sodomy. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 261 Va. 307, 313, 541 S.E.2d 872, 877 (2001).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Circuit Court granting of summary judgment in proceeding to determine mental retardation reversed and remanded for further proceedings. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 279 Va. 243, 688 S.E.2d 263 (2010).))
  • As of: January 15, 2010. ((Burns v. Commonwealth, 279 Va. 243, 688 S.E.2d 263 (2010).))

Ricky Jovan Gray

  • DOC Number: 1100057. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 364382. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: City of Richmond. ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 645 S.E.2d 448 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
  • Victims:
    • Bryan Harvey. ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Kathryn Harvey. ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Stella Harvey. ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Ruby Harvey. ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder of Bryan Harvey (murder in the commission of robbery or attempted robbery). ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Capital murder of Bryan Harvey, Kathryn Harvey, Stella Harvey, and Ruby Harvey (murder of more than one person as part of the same act or transaction). ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Capital murder of Bryan Harvey, Kathryn Harvey, Stella Harvey, and Ruby Harvey (murder of more than one person within a three-year period). ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Capital murder of Ruby Harvey (murder of a four year old while 21 years of age or older). ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
    • Capital murder of Stella Harvey (murder of a nine year old while 21 years of age or older). ((Gray v. Commonwealth, 274 Va. 290, 291, 645 S.E.2d 448, 451 (2007), cert. denied, Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Petition for writ of certiorari challenging the Supreme Court of Virginia’s affirmation of death sentence denied. ((Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))
  • As of: January 14, 2008. ((Gray v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1151, 128 S. Ct. 1111, 169 L. Ed. 2d 826 (2008).))

Thomas Morocco Hager

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Jerry Terrell Jackson

  • DOC Number: 1139512. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 319080. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: City of Williamsburg and James City County. ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 590 S.E.2d 520 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
  • Victim: Ruth W. Phillips. ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder (murder in the commission of rape or attempted rape). ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
    • Capital murder (murder in the commission of robbery or attempted robbery). ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
    • Statutory burglary. ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
    • Robbery. ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
    • Rape. ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
    • Petit larceny. ((Jackson v. Commonwealth, 267 Va. 178, 184, 590 S.E.2d 520, 523 (2004), cert. denied, Jackson v. Virginia, 543 U.S. 891, 125 S. Ct. 168, 160 L. Ed. 2d 155 (2004).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Federal court order vacating death sentence in habeas corpus proceeding stayed for 60 days. ((Jackson v. Kelly, 699 F. Supp. 2d 838 (E.D. Va. 2010).))
  • As of: March 29, 2010. ((Jackson v. Kelly, 699 F. Supp. 2d 838 (E.D. Va. 2010).))

Cory Johnson

Anthony Bernard Juniper

  • DOC Number: 1126832. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 343777. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: City of Norfolk. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 626 S.E.2d 383 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
  • Victims:
    • Keshia Stephens. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 376, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Rueben Harrison, III. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 376, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Nykia Stephens. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 376, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Shearyia Stephens. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 376, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder of Keshia Stephens. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Capital murder of Ruben Harrison, III. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Capital murder of Nykia Stephens. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Capital murder of Shearyia Stephens. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Statutory burglary while armed with a deadly weapon. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. ((Juniper v. Commonwealth, 271 Va. 362, 375, 626 S.E.2d 383, 393 (2006), cert. denied, Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Petition for writ of certiorari challenging the Supreme Court of Virginia’s affirmation of death sentence denied. ((Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))
  • As of: October 10, 2006. ((Juniper v. Virginia, 549 U.S. 960, 127 S. Ct. 397, 166 L. Ed. 2d 282 (2006).))

William Charles Morva

  • DOC Number: 1205820. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 387481. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: Washington County. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 683 S.E.2d 553 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
  • Victims:
    • Russell Quesenberry. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Derrick McFarland. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Eric Sutphin. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
  • Crimes:
    • Assaulting a law enforcement officer upon Russell Quesenberry. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Escape. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of the murder of Derrick McFarland. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of the murder of Eric Sutphin. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Capital murder of Derrick McFarland. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Capital murder of Eric Sutphin. ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
    • Capital murder of Derrick McFarland and Eric Sutphin (murder of more than one person within a three-year period). ((Morva v. Commonwealth, 278 Va. 329, 335, 683 S.E.2d 553, 556 (2009), cert. denied, Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Petition for writ of certiorari challenging the Supreme Court of Virginia’s affirmation of death sentence denied. ((Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))
  • As of: October 4, 2010. ((Morva v. Virginia, ___ U.S. ___ (2010).))

Thomas Alexander Porter

  • DOC Number: 1072240. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 374297. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: City of Norfolk. ((Porter v. Commonwealth, 276 Va. 203, 661 S.E.2d 415 (2008), cert. denied, Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))
  • Victim: Stanley Reaves. ((Porter v. Commonwealth, 276 Va. 203, 216, 661 S.E.2d 415, 420 (2008), cert. denied, Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder. ((Porter v. Commonwealth, 276 Va. 203, 215, 661 S.E.2d 415, 419 (2008), cert. denied, Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. ((Porter v. Commonwealth, 276 Va. 203, 215, 661 S.E.2d 415, 419 (2008), cert. denied, Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))
    • Grand larceny. ((Porter v. Commonwealth, 276 Va. 203, 215, 661 S.E.2d 415, 419 (2008), cert. denied, Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Petition for writ of certiorari challenging the Supreme Court of Virginia’s affirmation of death sentence denied. ((Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))
  • As of: April 20, 2009. ((Porter v. Virginia, 556 U.S. ___, 129 S. Ct. 1999, 173 L. Ed. 2d 1097 (2009).))

Alfredo Rolando Prieto

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James H. Roane, Jr.

David Anthony Runyon

Ivan Teleguz

  • DOC Number: 1190381. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 360579. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: Rockingham County. ((Teleguz v. Commonwealth, 273 Va. 458, 643 S.E.2d 708 (2007), cert. denied, Teleguz v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1191, 128 S. Ct. 1228, 170 L. Ed. 2d 78 (2008), reh’g denied, 552 U.S. 1332, 128 S. Ct. 1927, 170 L. Ed. 2d 785 (2008).))
  • Victim: Stephanie Yvonne Sipe. ((Teleguz v. Commonwealth, 273 Va. 458, 466, 643 S.E.2d 708, 714 (2007), cert. denied, Teleguz v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1191, 128 S. Ct. 1228, 170 L. Ed. 2d 78 (2008), reh’g denied, 552 U.S. 1332, 128 S. Ct. 1927, 170 L. Ed. 2d 785 (2008).))
  • Crime: Capital murder (murder for hire). ((Teleguz v. Commonwealth, 273 Va. 458, 466, 643 S.E.2d 708, 714 (2007), cert. denied, Teleguz v. Virginia, 552 U.S. 1191, 128 S. Ct. 1228, 170 L. Ed. 2d 78 (2008), reh’g denied, 552 U.S. 1332, 128 S. Ct. 1927, 170 L. Ed. 2d 785 (2008).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Petition for writ of habeas corpus dismissed by the Supreme Court of Virginia. ((Teleguz v. Warden of Sussex I State Prison, 279 Va. 1, 688 S.E.2d 865 (2010).))
  • As of: January 15, 2010. ((Teleguz v. Warden of Sussex I State Prison, 279 Va. 1, 688 S.E.2d 865 (2010).))

Richard Tipton

Leon Jermain Winston

Justin Michael Wolfe

  • DOC Number: 1139246. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Inmate Number: 309126. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Venue: Prince William County. ((Wolfe v. Commonwealth, 265 Va. 193, 576 S.E.2d 471 (2003).))
  • Victim: Daniel Robert Petrole, Jr. ((Wolfe v. Commonwealth, 265 Va. 193, 198, 576 S.E.2d 471, 474 (2003).))
  • Crimes:
    • Capital murder (murder for hire). ((Wolfe v. Commonwealth, 265 Va. 193, 198, 576 S.E.2d 471, 474 (2003).))
    • Use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. ((Wolfe v. Commonwealth, 265 Va. 193, 198, 576 S.E.2d 471, 474 (2003).))
    • Conspiracy to distribute marijuana. ((Wolfe v. Commonwealth, 265 Va. 193, 198, 576 S.E.2d 471, 474 (2003).))
  • Current Location: Sussex I State Prison. ((“Offender Locator.” Virginia Department of Corrections 11 Oct. 2010. <http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/offenders/locator/index.cfm>.))
  • Status: Findings by federal District Court in habeas corpus filing vacated in part by the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and remanded for further proceedings. ((Wolfe v. Johnson, 565 F.3d 140 (4th Cir. 2009).))
  • As of: May 11, 2009. ((Wolfe v. Johnson, 565 F.3d 140 (4th Cir. 2009).))

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