Henry Curtis Jackson Jr - MS - 6/5/12

[JTiscool]

Let's hope the Governor declines clemency to this scumbag.

[Grinning Grim Reaper]

Execution set for man convicted of killing 4 kids
 
Published June 04, 2012
 
Associated Press
 
JACKSON, Miss. –  The sister of a man set to be executed Tuesday said she will ask the governor to spare her brother's life, even though he was convicted of murdering two of her children and two of her nephews and trying to kill her.
 
Henry Curtis Jackson Jr. killed his two nieces and two nephews, ages 2 to 5, when he went to his mother's home in Leflore County looking for money from a safe on Nov. 1, 1990, according to the court record.
 
His mother was at church that day, but Jackson's adult sister, Regina Jackson, was there with her two daughters and four nieces and nephews. Her two daughters were killed in the attack.
 
Regina Jackson told The Associated Press that she planned to meet with Gov. Phil Bryant on Monday and plead for her brother's life.
 
"Over the years, I've done forgave Curtis  . If they do that (execution), it's only going to hurt more. If they kill him, they're doing the same thing that he did. The dying is going to have to stop somewhere," she said.
 
Curtis Jackson's attorney, Robert Davis Jr. of Tupelo, filed a clemency request with Bryant's office last week.
 
Bryant's spokesman, Mick Bullock said Monday that, Bryant "is reviewing the facts associated with this case and has no further comment at this time."
 
Bryant, a Republican and former deputy sheriff, has not granted clemency to a condemned inmate since taking
office in January.   
 
Jackson, 47, has appealed the case over the years but hasn't been successful in the past. He has said he doesn't remember stabbing the children, but testimony from his trial describes a horrific scene.
 
He cut the phone line before going in the house, according to the court record. Once inside, he demanded money and attacked his sister.
 
One of the children tried to help, but he stabbed her too. At some point, Regina Jackson tried to fight him off with an iron rod, but he grabbed one of the children and used her as a shield.
 
Regina Jackson testified at trial that she was in and out of consciousness after being tied up and stabbed in the neck, but she could hear her brother dragging a safe down a hall. The noise woke up 5-year-old Dominique, one of her daughters.
 
"Regina testified that Jackson called Dominique to him, told her that he loved her, stabbed her, and tossed her body to the floor," according to the court record. "Jackson returned to Regina, stabbing her in the neck and twisting the knife, at which point she pretended to be dead until she heard him leave."
 
Jackson turned himself in to the West Point Police Department and allegedly confessed to some details. He was convicted and sentenced to death on four counts of capital murder after a trial in September 1991. The trial was held in Copiah County after Jackson's defense attorney requested a change of venue.
 
His mother, Martha Jackson, said Monday that she has forgiven her son and plans to visit him before the execution.
 
"If I don't forgive him, God don't forgive me," she said.
 
Martha Jackson said she's not sure if she'll watch the lethal injection, scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/06/04/execution-set-for-man-convicted-killing-4-kids887050/#ixzz1wqhd8Ont

[Hangman1981]

The four kids didn't get to ask for clemency! 

[BoscoBob]

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c07fd9531e794ca3a7e31ea179634236/MS--Mississippi-Execution

JACKSON, Miss. — A death row inmate who's scheduled to be executed Tuesday is asking Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant for clemency.
Henry Curtis Jackson was convicted in 1991 of killing his two nieces and two nephews.

Jackson's attorney, Robert Davis Jr. of Tupelo, filed a clemency request Friday. Davis said 47-year-old Jackson would remain in prison if he's not executed.

"Life without parole is our best hope," Davis said.

Davis said he has filed appeals on Jackson's behalf up to the U.S. Supreme Court, and is unlikely to file a new appeal at this time.

The killings happened on Nov. 1, 1990, in Leflore County in Jackson's mother's home. His mother was attending church at the time. Jackson was also found guilty of stabbing two other relatives, both of whom survived.

Jackson, who was 26 at the time of the deaths, turned himself in to the West Point Police Department on Nov. 5, 1990. He was convicted in September 1991 of four counts of capital murder for killing the children, who ranged in age from 2 to 5 years old.


Republican Bryant has not granted clemency requests to previous inmates, though his spokesman, Mick Bullock, said Bryant is reviewing Jackson's case.

According to what I can find on Clemency Information for Mississippi, one of the suggestions in requesting clemency is: "In writing your personal statement, keep in mind that the Parole Board/Governor will not be retrying you for the offense. Although you may feel the need to explain the facts of the crime from your perspective, avoid trying to make excessive excuses for your crime and arguing away your guilt. However you feel about the crime, you have already been found guilty. The Parole Board/Governor is probably more interested in seeing your remorse for the crime, and your understanding of its effects on the victim and society, than anything else."

I haven't read anything...anywhere...that even hints that this inmate is thinking of anything other than saving his own arse.

[k"KKK"hirschkorn]

Nice to see you back BocoBob...  I hope your health is improved...

I don't think any one related to the Victims would write  and ask  for any thing but hurry up and execute this guy.

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c07fd9531e794ca3a7e31ea179634236/MS--Mississippi-Execution

JACKSON, Miss. — A death row inmate who's scheduled to be executed Tuesday is asking Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant for clemency.
Henry Curtis Jackson was convicted in 1991 of killing his two nieces and two nephews.

Jackson's attorney, Robert Davis Jr. of Tupelo, filed a clemency request Friday. Davis said 47-year-old Jackson would remain in prison if he's not executed.

"Life without parole is our best hope," Davis said.

Davis said he has filed appeals on Jackson's behalf up to the U.S. Supreme Court, and is unlikely to file a new appeal at this time.

The killings happened on Nov. 1, 1990, in Leflore County in Jackson's mother's home. His mother was attending church at the time. Jackson was also found guilty of stabbing two other relatives, both of whom survived.

Jackson, who was 26 at the time of the deaths, turned himself in to the West Point Police Department on Nov. 5, 1990. He was convicted in September 1991 of four counts of capital murder for killing the children, who ranged in age from 2 to 5 years old.


Republican Bryant has not granted clemency requests to previous inmates, though his spokesman, Mick Bullock, said Bryant is reviewing Jackson's case.

According to what I can find on Clemency Information for Mississippi, one of the suggestions in requesting clemency is: "In writing your personal statement, keep in mind that the Parole Board/Governor will not be retrying you for the offense. Although you may feel the need to explain the facts of the crime from your perspective, avoid trying to make excessive excuses for your crime and arguing away your guilt. However you feel about the crime, you have already been found guilty. The Parole Board/Governor is probably more interested in seeing your remorse for the crime, and your understanding of its effects on the victim and society, than anything else."

I haven't read anything...anywhere...that even hints that this inmate is thinking of anything other than saving his own arse.

[Allencraft]

This POS hasn't ever shown remorse for his crime that I've read. He claims he doesn't remember...okay, whatever, evidence and testimony has proven YOU did the crime, YOU will pay the price...stop whining and man up. Your actions cost the lives of 4 children not to mention what the other victims have endured over the years. They may have forgiven you but you still have to serve your sentence.  SMH It's like saying "Oh I'm sorry! It wasn't me! It was the drugs that made me do it! It was the victim's fault because they dressed oohhh soooo sexy! Freaking take responsibility for your actions!

~ Brenda ~

[JTiscool]

The sister of a man set to be executed Tuesday said she will ask the governor to spare her brother's life, even though he was convicted of murdering two of her children and two of her nephews and trying to kill her.

Love is blind and in this case......stupid too.

Why on earth would you want someone to live who killed your children and tried to kill you with no god damn remorse 

She's just asking for him to break out and finish the job 

[Last Suppers]

GGR, you're right about the Waynes---and Lee is right up there, too! In fact, if a person's middle name is Wayne or Lee, they might as well go ahead and turn themselves in!

But not if your first name is Lee...right ...

Lee

Aileen Wournos' nickname was Lee....

I think you're safe   For some reason, having Lee as the middle name seems to be the stresser that leads to psychotic behavior

[turboprinz]

This scumbag killed 4 possible taxpayers....therefore he should die to save taxpayers money he throwed away 22 years ago!!

[SetonHallPirate]

The sister of a man set to be executed Tuesday said she will ask the governor to spare her brother's life, even though he was convicted of murdering two of her children and two of her nephews and trying to kill her.

Love is blind and in this case......stupid too.

Why on earth would you want someone to live who killed your children and tried to kill you with no god damn remorse 

She's just asking for him to break out and finish the job 

Hopefully the governor will be acting like the baby in the Capital One commercials with Jimmy Fallon...

[Jase]

The four kids didn't get to ask for clemency! 

No in fact they probably begged him for it!!!


No excuse or remorse is good enough for killing innocent children....

[AnneTheBelgian]

http://www.wmctv.com/story/18700158/victims-and-family-of-death-row-inmate-want-execution-halted

(with video)

Victims and family of death row inmate want execution halted

Posted: Jun 05, 2012 4:05 AM

Updated: Jun 05, 2012 5:29 AM

By Roslyn Anderson

JACKSON, MS (WLBT) -

One day before Mississippi death row inmate Henry Curtis Jackson's scheduled execution, his victims, who are also his relatives, met with the governor and asked that his life be spared.

In 1991, Jackson was convicted of capital murder in the stabbing deaths of his sisters' children, two nieces and two nephews.

The children were Shunterica Lonnett Jackson, Dominique Devro Jackson, Antonio Terrell Jackson and Andrew Odutola Kuyoro, Jr.

The mothers of the children are asking that his execution be halted.

"It's highly unusual. It's actually a compelling story of forgiveness and mercy," said Jackson family attorney Cliff Johnson.

The death row inmate's sisters, Regina Jackson, who was also stabbed five times, and Glendale Kyoto and husband Andrew, have written letters to Governor Phil Bryant.

Attorney Johnson and the family met with the governor Monday.

"Here we have a family that says 'Don't kill for us'. It's not gonna bring our children back. It's only going to cause us more pain, and it's gonna make us victims again," added Johnson.

The 1991 trial was held in Copiah County due to a change of venue.

Testimony from the proceedings stated that the now 47-year-old confessed to Leflore County authorities that he went to his mother's Greenwood home and demanded money from her safe.

When his sister Regina didn't open the safe, investigators said he attacked the family with a knife then fled.

Jackson later surrendered to law officers in West Point after abandoning his car in Eupora.

A jury found him guilty of four counts of capital murder, three counts of aggravated assault and burglary charges.

His sisters have since visited him in prison, developed a relationship and don't want him to die.

"That wasn't easy. That didn't come automatically. They were angry. They were furious. They were hurt, and it's a story of healing over time," added the family attorney.

Johnson said family members will be at Parchman Tuesday and hopes the governor will grant clemency despite recent controversy over pardons.

"Do we honor the wishes of the victims' families in every case even when the family seeks mercy? Or do we only hear those voices when the family seeks vengeance," asked Johnson.

"Governor Bryant did meet with family members today and is reviewing the facts associated with this case and has no further comment at this time," said spokesman Mick Bullock.

Henry Curtis Jackson is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection Tuesday at six p.m.







Dear State of Mississippi, don't forget the four children  Please !


Jackson, it is time for you to sing this song : TIC TOC TIC TOC TIC TOC TIC TOC...and I hope that you will receive your punishment tonight




Anne

[Grinning Grim Reaper]

A rundown of Henry's last day:

Parchman, Miss. - The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) will hold three news briefings today related to events surrounding the Tuesday, June 5, 2012 scheduled execution of death row Inmate Henry Curtis Jackson, MDOC #25585. The following is an update on Inmate Jackson’s recent visits and telephone calls, activities, last meal to be served, and the official list of execution witnesses.

Approved visitation list:
 Jacqueline Jackson (wife)
 Martha Jackson (mother)
 Natasha Jackson (daughter)
 Monique Johnson (daughter)
 Shameeka Johnson (daughter)
 Henry Jackson, III (son)
 Darrius Story (son)
 Regina Jackson (sister)
 Fannie Barbara Payne (sister)
 Pearl Jackson (sister)
 Glenda Kuyoro (sister)
 Gregory Jackson (brother)
 Andrew Kuyoro (brother-in-law)
 Robert Davis, Jr. (attorney)
 David Voisin (attorney)
 Reverend James Cooper
 MDOC Chaplain Marvin Edwards

Visits with Inmate Henry Curtis Jackson
 Monday, June 4, 2012
Robert Davis, Jr. (attorney)
David Voisin (attorney)

 Visits today, thus far:
 Martha Jackson (mother)
 Natasha Jackson (daughter)
 Monique Johnson (daughter)
 Shameeka Johnson (daughter)
 Henry Jackson, III (son)
 Regina Jackson (sister)
 Fannie Barbara Payne (sister)
 Pearl Jackson (sister)
 Gregory Jackson (brother)

Activities of Jackson
 Inmate Jackson was transferred from Unit 29 to Unit 17 on Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
 This morning, at Unit 17, Inmate Jackson was offered breakfast, but ate nothing. 
 Inmate Jackson was offered lunch today, but ate nothing. 
 Inmate Jackson has access to a telephone to place unlimited collect calls to persons
on his approved telephone list. He will have access today, June 5th until 5:00 p.m.

Approved Telephone List
 Jacqueline Jackson (wife)
 Martha Jackson (mother)
 Natasha Jackson (daughter)
 Monique Johnson (daughter)
 Henry Jackson, III (son)
 Darrius Story (son)
 Regina Jackson (sister)
 Pearl Jackson (sister)
 Glenda Kuyoro (sister)
 David Voisin (attorney)

Inmate Jackson’s Collect Telephone Calls
 Monday, June 4, 2012
Three phone calls to: Regina Jackson (sister)
One phone call to: Monique Johnson (daughter)
One phone call to: Pearl Jackson (sister)
One phone call to: Glenda Kuyoro (sister)

 Today, June 5, 2012
Thus far today:
No phone calls thus far.

 According to the MDOC correctional officers that are posted outside his cell, Inmate
Jackson is observed to be very talkative but somber. 

Jackson’s Remains
Inmate Jackson has requested that his body be released to his brother, Gregory Jackson and
Century Funeral Home in Greenwood, Miss.

Last Meal
Inmate Jackson has requested no last meal, but will be offered the standard dinner meal. 

Execution Witnesses
Spiritual Advisor(s) for the condemned Inmate Jackson requested Reverend James Cooper and MDOC Chaplain Marvin Edwards as spiritual advisors to witness the execution.
Member(s) of the condemned’s family Inmate Jackson requested no family witness the execution.
Attorney(s) for the condemned Inmate Jackson requested no attorney witness the execution.
Member(s) of the victims’ family Regina Faye Jackson (Mother of Shunterica and Dominque Jackson)
Glenda Kuyoro (Mother of Andrew Kuyoro and Antonio Jackson)
Andrew Kuyoro (Father of Andrew Kuyoro and Step-father of Antonio Jackson)
Sheriffs Sheriff James Haywood, Sunflower County
Sheriff Harold Jones, Copiah County

Members of the Media
Jack M. Elliott
Associated Press
Jackson, MS

Jeffrey Hess
Mississippi Public Broadcasting
Jackson, MS

Charles Edward Smith
The Greenwood Commonwealth
Greenwood, MS

www.mdoc.state.ms.us/PressReleases/MDOC%20News%20Releases12.htm

[Grinning Grim Reaper]

Mississippi inmate talkative as scheduled execution nears
 
Jackson convicted of killing 4 kids
 
UPDATED 2:49 PM CDT Jun 05, 2012

JACKSON, Miss. - On the day of his scheduled execution, officials said Henry "Curtis" Jackson Jr. was visiting with relatives, including one of the sisters whose children he stabbed to death in 1990.

Barring a reprieve from the governor, Jackson will be executed about 6 p.m. CDT for the deaths of two nieces and two nephews. They were killed during a rampage in which Jackson allegedly was trying to steal his mother's safe.
 
The children's mothers have asked Gov. Phil Bryant to spare their brother's life. Bryant hasn't announced his decision.
 
Corrections Commissioner Chris Epps said Jackson admitted to the crime and was talkative and writing letters after visiting with family.
 
Epps said Jackson didn't request a specific last meal.

Read more: http://www.wapt.com/news/mississippi/Mississippi-inmate-talkative-as-scheduled-execution-nears/-/9156860/14456064/-/o3jmud/-/index.html#ixzz1wx2rOwwo

[Grinning Grim Reaper]

Denied...

Mississippi man to be executed for killing four children

By Emily Le Coz

TUPELO, Mississippi | Tue Jun 5, 2012 4:34pm EDT
 
(Reuters) - Mississippi is scheduled to execute a man on Tuesday for the 1990 murders of four of his young nieces and nephews, and family members said their pleas for a reprieve have not swayed the state's governor.
 
Henry Curtis Jackson Jr, 47, fatally stabbed two nieces and two nephews - aged 2 to 5 years - while he searched for money to steal from a safe kept in his mother's home near Greenwood, authorities said.

Regina Jackson - his sister and the mother of two of his victims - said she and other family members asked Mississippi's Republican Governor Phil Bryant on Monday to halt the execution.

But she said the governor had already made up his mind to let the lethal injection proceed and informed the family of his decision Tuesday morning.

"We went before the governor to plead for my brother's life," Regina Jackson said. "They're doing the same thing he did. Executing him won't bring closure. It will bring more pain on my family."

"I forgave my brother. I love my brother," she said. "God says we got to forgive in order for Him to forgive us."

The governor's office said a meeting with the death row inmate's family took place, but a spokeswoman could not immediately confirm Bryant's decision on Tuesday.

In Mississippi, the governor has the sole authority to grant clemency and also can commute death sentences to life in prison.

Jackson, called "Curtis" by his family, is to be put to death by lethal injection at 6 p.m. CDT (2300 GMT) at the Mississippi State Penitentiary in Parchman. He would be the fourth person executed this year in the state and the 19th person executed in the nation.

"We're under no illusions that Curtis is going to be set free or anything, other than life without parole. The only thing we're asking for is his life," said Jackson's attorney, Robert "Chip" Davis.

Jackson fled after the murders, prompting an extensive manhunt that ended when he turned himself in to police four days later. He admitted to the crimes but said he had no specific memory of stabbing the children, according to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

Two other relatives survived after being stabbed in the November 1, 1990, attack. Regina Jackson said she was stabbed 15 times.

Curtis Jackson was convicted in 1991 of four counts of capital murder, two counts of aggravated assault and one count of armed robbery.

Another convicted killer, Jan Michael Brawner, is scheduled to be put to death in Mississippi on June 12.

Reuters