The Latest Breaking News from John Henry Ramirez

5 Oscar-nominated docs you need to see

From a Tokyo elementary school to the New York Philharmonic, this year's shorts are striking. But which should win?

Salon · Mar 1, 2025

He wanted his father’s killer to be executed. Until his wish was granted

Does the death penalty – ‘a life for a life’ – really help victims’ families achieve closure? A new documentary finds out

The Guardian - US · Feb 13, 2025

Oscars short films 2025 review – from immigration hell to kiss-averse kids and inspirational octogenarians

Fifteen films have been nominated in the categories of live action, animation and documentary – some cliched, some excellent and others truly powerful

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Executed killer Ramirez told warden 'I'm ready to go' after saying sorry to family

John Henry Ramirez apologised to the family of Pablo Castro, who he stabbed to death in 2004, and said he hopes they can find "comfort" with his execution, in his final words

Daily Mirror · Oct 6, 2022

John Henry Ramirez executed by lethal injection after stabbing dad-of-nine 29 times

John Henry Ramirez was sentenced to death at about midnight this evening in the state's death chamber in Huntsville, Texas, for the fatal stabbing of Pablo Castro in Corpus Christi in 2004

Daily Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

Texas inmate who fought prayer, touch rules to be executed

A Texas death row inmate whose case clarified the role of spiritual advisers in death chambers nationwide faces execution, despite the efforts of a district attorney to stop his lethal injection

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022

Texas prosecutor refuses to impose ‘unethical’ death penalty days after requesting killer’s execution date

Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez explains change of heart over execution of man convicted of stabbing store clerk 29 times in 2004

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2022