Louisiana Death Row Inmate Who Passed of 'Natural Causes' Days Before Execution Had His Leg Amputated Just Weeks Before

Christopher Sepulvado, 81, was set to be executed for the 1992 murder of his six-year-old stepson, but died early Sunday. Pictured with Sepulvado is his spiritual advisor, Alison McCrary. (Credit: Facebook)

A Louisiana man scheduled for execution in March died of "natural causes" one month before the set date and after having his leg amputated.

Christopher Sepulvado, 81, was set to be executed for the 1992 murder of his six-year-old stepson, Wesley Allen Mercer, nola.com reported. However, he died early Sunday at the Louisiana State Penitentiary. He had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and had also lost a leg to gangrene.