Michael Tisius, 42, received a lethal injection at the state prison in Bonne Terre. In a final written statement, Tisius said he tried hard “to become a better man,” and expressed remorse for his crimes. Missouri executes man for killing 2 prison guards:
Tisius breathed hard a few times as the drug was administered, then fell silent. His spiritual adviser, Melissa Potts-Bowers, was in the room with him. Because the execution chamber is surrounded by soundproof glass, it's not known what they were saying to each other.
Advocates for Tisius had said he was largely neglected as a child and was homeless by his early teens. His path to the death chamber began in 1999 when, as an 18-year-old, he was jailed on a misdemeanor charge of pawning a rented stereo system. Tisius found keys at the dispatch area and tried to open Vance’s cell, but couldn’t. When Egley grabbed Bulington’s leg, Tisius shot him several more times.
“I hope this brings closure for all citizens of Randolph County,” said Conklin, who witnessed the execution.
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