But George W. Bush, Jr. deserves all the credit he's due for his eager, cynical promotion of capital punishment. In typical Billy fashion, he said he would go with the guards on this 20 minute ride on one condition: They would let him drive. Hughes then headed into the Carolinas where he repeated his traveler's check scheme. who actually witnessed the execution on Hughes' behalf. "He's a very manipulative individual and to claim that he was innocent Frederick, 26, had been a trooper only five years when he stopped Hughes' car near Sealy on April 4, 1976. He is best known for his songs with Philip Bailey, Bette Midler, The Jacksons, The Sisters Of Mercy, Noel Paul Stookey, his band Lazarus, and his solo career as a recording artist. bid for president by attacking his stance on capital punishment. No cause of death was given. that time he collected two college degrees, wrote a book and a movie He was previously married to Aida. Hughes then returned to Fair Hope and retrieved some clothing from a cleaners and attempted to fake his death at a local beach by leaving his shirt and pager. ProDeathPenalty.com asked Atwood. The death penalty is arbitrary in how and to whom it is applied. "His story about what happened is not Hughes claimed he was reaching for his wallet when It is that the persons actually being executed are those who will have the greatest influence on finally banishing the death penalty from our society. The North Carolina Death Records Search links below open in a new window and take you to third party websites that provide access to NC public records. But, most of all, "partying" was a lot of laughs. following an execution. Dave Hamilton, a producer for Moore's cable television show, "The Awful A witness to another execution had said this to me. We kill 'em every night! Sharp put his hand on Atwood's shoulder and said, "Anti-death-penalty and pro-death-penalty strongly believe in what they're doing, and that doesn't include disrespecting the other side." escapade had misrepresented themselves and hyped aspects of the event, Frederick, 26, had been a trooper for 5 years when he stopped Hughes' It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of Billy Hughes. "You just can't have closure until the person who executed your child is put to death," said Brenda Solomon, a Waco woman whose daughter was sexually assaulted and murdered by notorious killer Kenneth McDuff, a former death row inmate released from prison. He's a killing machine! Hughes left behind some papers in Kenner, Louisiana, which detailed plans to continue the traveler's check scam, to rob a small-town bank, and to set up apartments in New Orleans, Daytona Beach, and Atlanta, and rob banks in the various cities. Frederick - give him back his life, give back my father his life and my One of the two prison chaplains after a few opening remarks said "feel free to ask me anything." who had one of the longest tenures on death row at 24 years, replied This attitude of accommodation continued as the witnesses gathered at 5:30 to wait for the signal to enter the death chamber. simply, "Yes I do," and then began his statement. And he said the stunt, however "ignorant and insensitive," had served I treasure every moment that I have had. Wearing blue jeans, a baseball cap and a windbreaker that looked a lot like the state flag, he fit right in. George, George, he's our man, If he can't kill 'em, no one can, Who's the best on the killing scene? I knew Billy Hughes and counted him as a friend. Trooper Frederick's aorta and heart were struck, resulting in internal hemorrhaging, shock, and then death. Billy Holiday passed away on 17th July 1959 due to complications caused by cirrhosis of the liver. I love you all and my family. "This is what our show is, dark satire. was punished to the full extent of the law after having one of the The Lamp of Hope Project was founded by Texas Death Row Prisoners. ", Atwood had more mixed feelings. We would not have made it this far without the support of the prisoners and their families and friends. Dr. Joseph Jachimczyk, who performed the autopsy on Trooper Mark Frederick, testified that the bullet that killed Frederick struck him on the upper left arm, exited on the inside of the arm, entered his chest on the left, and finally exited from his back upper-right mid-back. Chants are shouted and exchanged. wearing a helmet. In the years since the murder, Teer noted, Hughes has twice been tried and sentenced to die. "Mr. Hughes has told a number of stories over the years," he continued. Hughes next headed for Jacksonville, Florida, where he sawed off the barrel of the shotgun as short as possible and concealed it in his trunk. Mark A. Frederick OFFICERW / M / 25 ", 10th murderer executed in U.S. in 2000 "I can't but be outraged, stressed to think that as a state, we probably have more executions than any country in the world, with the obvious exception of the United States and China," lamented Jay Jacobson, director of the Texas chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, a steadfast opponent of the death penalty. Generally, they peacefully coexist like this until the witnesses emerge from the execution, indicating that everyone can go home. Frederick, 26, had been a trooper for 5 years when he stopped Hughes' rights group, and David Atwood of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the blind. When the warden asked if he had any final words, he replied "Yes, I do" in a clear and strong voice. Rounds finally stated that Hughes' criminal acts escalated during the time she knew him and that she felt Hughes would continue to commit violent criminal acts. Pardons are for wimps! [Philip Brasfield was condemned to death in Texas in 1977. on 25h October '52 he was on his way to Parliament to oppose the planned privatisation of Quantas, when he caught a chill and was forced. think it is likely that is how the family felt about it." There was an orientation for witnesses at 3 PM. Hughes then left Nashville and headed for Montgomery, Alabama. In his testimony at trial, Hughes related the details of a lengthy crime spree that ended with the capital murder of Trooper Mark Frederick. Police spokesman said his death is being treated as 'unexplained . "Tonight, Billy George Hughes Jr. In a place where affiliations are always clearly delineated, this was as infuriating as the cheerleaders themselves. they had a lighted scoreboard counting the number of executions. Frederick was 26, and a husband and father when he was shot to death days later. "Desperate times call for desperate measures," muttered Martel. Ronald Richardson, the supervisor of the firearms section in the DPS Scientific Crime Laboratory, tested the bullet that struck Trooper Frederick and established that it had been fired from the 9 millimeter handgun recovered from Hughes when he was captured. They grinned, cheered and waved their foam fingers. But Hughes, who was wanted for credit card theft when Frederick pulled him over, claimed he had merely returned fire when the officers shot at him as he reached for his wallet, and he managed to avoid his death sentence for 24 years by launching numerous appeals. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family. Billy twice served as editor of the Death Row Journal and contributed numerous cartoons for its pages. "All I ask is that I have one day, and The clerk then left Hughes's room to notify the motel security guard of the problem. It enrages her that Hughes has not been among the 100 men put to death thus far in Texas. Billy George Hughes Jr. - one was a group of more than 20 uniformed Texas While many DPS officers were on hand for the execution, so were several His hands were tied open with ace bandages to make certain they wouldn't become distorted when he died. While in prison, Hughes earned two college degrees, developed a comic The purpose of the celebration "was to mock executions and to embarrass On April 13, 1994, that court affirmed his conviction in a published opinion. William F. Buckley would not agree. Frederick's mother, Pat Teer of Houston, said the fact that Hughes still Hughes was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m., 8 minutes after a lethal One of the two prison chaplains after a few opening remarks said "feel free to ask me anything." was subsequently murdered," she said. Lethal injection, rah, rah, rah! Following a punishment hearing, Hughes was sentenced to death. On Christmas Day, Billy was found dead. "If there was a positive out of this, for the first time ever the 2 on. Billy Hughes Jr. played his role to a tee. My conscience required me to." years to get to this moment? It doesn't have to be. Officials on the scene said it appeared the group was Billy E. Hughes was born on 28 November 1948 in Los Angeles, California, USA. then, "No!" Undoubtedly, Billy Hughes was an exceptional human being. New restrictions have made it impossible for the LHP to continue to be governed by prisoners. I would especially like to remember Billy Hughes, Jr. in this issue. protecting the public when he stopped Billy Hughes on April 4, 1976, and Billy continued his control. Ballistics experts identified the pistol as the murder weapon. "This was very disrespectful to the family. Trooper Reichert then called for assistance and tended to Trooper Frederick; however, Reichert could find no pulse. ", Clements said that members of a production company that filmed the "It shouldn't have been this way," Atwood said, shaking his head. His nsensitivity towards Karla Faye Tucker's petition for clemency I wonder what the doctor writes down as the purpose of this prescription." Hughes then fled the scene and hid until he was captured in the manhunt on April 6, 1976. is enough, and since it's the law, then it shouldn't be questioned . Witnesses said that prior to Hughes' execution, groups with opposing were a family member of the officer I would have felt terrible, and I Due to family considerations he left Hollywood in the early 1960's despite a promising career. Sharp put his hand on Atwood's shoulder and said, "Anti-death-penalty and pro-death-penalty strongly believe in what they're doing, and that doesn't include disrespecting the other side." Go, Texas Go!" True enough, as Mr. Buckley huffed, Gov. Billy will be missed by us all. family," he said. He was a role model that anyone could aspire to emulate. Dead wrong. You can tell he's very athletic and considering he was only 14 when he made this show, he put in a remarkable performance. He was quite a talented young actor and it is unfortunate that circumstances halted his career. And wasn't it "the law" in certain parts of Europe that allowed and supported a final solution to the perceived social problems then, by those who (like George W. and William F.) were the least likely to be personally affected by them? I treasure every Hughes next headed for Jacksonville, Florida, where he sawed off the barrel of the shotgun as short as possible and concealed it in his trunk. another purpose. deathrow.at It startled me to read his venomous condemnation of Billy or any other prisoner's attempts to remain as human and humanized as possible from deep inside prison, from behind the locked doors and concrete walls and razor wire barriers which hide the reality of doing time from the rest of the world. Billy Hughes (November 28, 1948 - December 20, 2005) (Billy Eugene Hughes, Jr.) was an American actor best known for various television and film roles he played during the 1960s. everything," he said. Juniors Bush and Buckley are made uncomfortable when the machinery which maintains the minutiae of state sanctioned murder slips a cog and allows the rest of the world a glimpse of the human suffering that touches everyoneassociated in the ritualized revenge that capital murder extracts. Billy, however, joked with everybody including his keepers. execution, complete with cheerleaders and a marching band. As he approached the vehicle, Hughes -- wanted for theft by credit card -- opened fire. Mr. Hughes appeared in numerous films and TV shows during the 1960s. Because of past executions, they were probably used to disgruntled witnesses like me. William F. "Toby" Hughes Jr. (USAF Retired) of Cibolo, Texas, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Lavaca Medical Center . It enrages her that Hughes has not been among the 100 men put to death thus far in Texas. In a place where affiliations are always clearly delineated, this was as infuriating as the cheerleaders themselves. He was previously married to Aida. On March 30, 1976, Hughes left Montgomery for Louisiana, where he used Martin's credit card for food, motels, and gasoline. A .9mm handgun taken from Hughes was determined to be the murder weapon. His mother, Jane Morris, was a domestic servant, and died when he was seven. Don't give up, don't give in. But it seems long ago when I visited Billy the morning of his execution at the Ellis Unit. Hughes was an only child; at the time of their marriage, in June 1861, his parents were both 37 years old. His other films included Stakeout, Five Card Stud, and Smoke in the Wind. Additionally, Hughes had a 9 millimeter handgun loaded with thirteen or fourteen rounds on him when he was captured. While in Nashville, Hughes purchased a .45 automatic handgun with another stolen check and stole an Alabama license plate from another car. From his cell at the Ellis Unit north of Huntsville, the baby-faced killer from Montgomery, Ala., has drawn and marketed greeting cards, launched a series of appeals, argued against the death penalty as a registered lobbyist and charmed the media. Hughes used one of the stolen checks to buy a CB radio from Radio Shack. and then "Texas, Texas, you're so great, You kill more than any state!" While Billy seemed to be in total control, I was starting to spin out-of-control with a certain "makes me wanta holler" anger and frustration. There was an orientation for witnesses at 3 PM. During his investigation, Agent Owens also learned that Hughes had previously threatened to kill a young child and had frequently beat his wife when she complained of his criminal conduct. car to question him about a stolen credit card. "But in fact it showed great disrespect for Officer Mark Frederick, the He was also a longtime friend of Hughes's, even receiving a posthumous, and postage-due, letter from the inmate expressing his love, admiration and gratitude as he headed for his "final sunset." Billy Hughes Jr. was convicted in 1976 of fatally shooting 25-year-old state trooper and father Mark Frederick. While in Orlando, Hughes stole some checks that he used to buy jeans, a jacket, a belt, and a hat. In this issue I would like to remember all who have served this organization and given of their time and energy. Although younger than me by a few years, Billy was an "old timer" on death row when I arrived there in 1978. All of this is as obvious as the fallacy of "an eye for an eye" justification for capital punishment, which leaves the whole world As the Ford sped away, Reichert shot several times at the car. William F. Buckley never met Billy Hughes. The death penalty, being racially and economically biased, fails to act as a reliable deterrent. Most of these words came from Billy who was interrupted occasionally with the details of his impending execution. In typical Billy fashion, he said he would go with the guards on this 20 minute ride on one condition: They would let him drive. "I'm pro Texas!" Even the news media -- well, those outlets that didn't miss the demonstration for days by relying on the AP feed -- didn't know where to put the blame or the credit. Atwood had more mixed feelings. The staff replied in kind, "Billy if you get a stay, we'll let you drive back!" "Tonight, Billy George Hughes Jr. Only his death, she has said , can end her sorrow. It wasn't so long ago that the institution of slavery along with maiming, stoning, burning at the stake, drawing and quartering, public flogging and a plethora of other "punishments" were held sacrosanct as "the law." Approaching the Ford behind Frederick, Reichert heard a "muffled shot" and saw Frederick "lurch" to the side. They wanted answers: "Are you pro or against the death penalty?" Teer thanked several people before adding, "I hope and pray that no other "No, you punish him. Hill was sworn to secrecy when he was contacted by the show, but during his last visit with Hughes before the execution, he says, "I had to confide in Billy what was going on. On June 9, 1988, a jury found Hughes guilty of the charged capital offense. Billy was already lying on his back on the table with his right arm outstretched and the needle in it. How did Hughes take the news that his death would be surrounded by satirical fanfare? Billy Hughes (actor) Death: and Cause of Death On December 20, 2005, Billy Hughes (actor) died of non-communicable disease. be a revolting display. he whooped. PROCEDURAL HISTORY mother her health," he continued. Date ofBirth "It appeared to be a parody of the death Summary of Incident On the evening of April 4, 1976, Billy George Hughes checked into the Days Inn Motel in Brookshire (west of Houston), Texas, using a stolen credit card. But Atwood said he was ultimately saddened by the pain the event could The car was abandoned and after a massive manhunt, Hughes was found hiding in a field six miles away. All of this is as obvious as the fallacy of "an eye for an eye" justification for capital punishment, which leaves the whole world Most of these words came from Billy who was interrupted occasionally with the details of his impending execution. Hughes stayed in Jacksonville for a few days during which time he cashed a few more stolen checks and inquired into buying some more guns. ABOLISH Archives (Scripps Howard News Service). He had hanged himself in his log cabin home in Davidson County, Tennessee. Wayne Hughes Jr.; daughter, Tamara Hughes Gustavson; and four grandchildren. Hughes stopped in Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Washington, D.C.; and Baltimore, Maryland. Thank you, Warden." Your search results may include information about the deceased person ( Name and Date of Birth) and Death Details ( Date of Death . Warden.". In my opinion, Texans are not the mean-spirited individuals the media portrays and even they like to present. How did Hughes take the news that his death would be surrounded by satirical fanfare? Billy half in jest whispered to us, "How will I buy a soft drink when I get back to death row?" We were ushered out. Despite having serious health problems over the years, he always had a kind and giving spirit, and a wonderful . Trooper Frederick exited the police car and walked up to the driver's side door of Hughes's car. "Mr. Hughes has told a number of stories over the years," he continued. "I would gladly trade the last 24 years if it would bring back Mark George W. Bush's Billie Holiday didn't have an easy upbringing. We're number one, can't be number two. The foundation for Rutgers' last NCAA Tournament team, Hughes died suddenly at his home in Perth Amboy over the weekend. Hughes's conviction was automatically appealed to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and was affirmed in a published opinion. "But in fact it showed great disrespect for Officer Mark Frederick, the theft by credit card when Hughes stopped him. Hughes had pneumonia and died of complications from the . "To get us on the same page, you know it had to Rounds finally stated that Hughes' criminal acts escalated during the time she knew him and that she felt Hughes would continue to commit violent criminal acts. Texas is good, Texas is great. He was preceded in death by his youngest son, Parker Hughes, who died in 1998 at the . We kill more than any other state! But when six cheerleaders and a makeshift marching band came prancing around the corner belting out "When the Saints Come Marching In," it was clear that number 117 was not routine. I knew Billy Hughes and counted him as a friend. who had one of the longest tenures on death row at 24 years, replied That performance was set up by a production company working with satirist In 1988, on retrial Hughes was again convicted and sentenced to death. It was a moment neither could have predicted - a committed Texas death "REFLECTIONS OF A WITNESS AT AN EXECUTION," by Charles Sullivan. "We do have a lot of feeling of compassion for the police officer's Summary: The pro/con groups are accustomed to their respective public roles in Texas' ongoing bacchanalia of barbarity. As the helicopter hovered a few feet above the ground, Hughes pointed a gun at the helicopter. They are executing an innocent man because things did not happen as they say they happened, and the truth will come out some day. Hughes then decided to head back to Pensacola, but he first bought gas and food with another worthless check. The death penalty is many times more expensive to taxpayers than the cost of a life sentence. On September 10, 1997, Hughes filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus and a motion to stay his September 19, 1997, execution in federal district court. It is that the persons actually being executed are those who will have the greatest influence on finally banishing the death penalty from our society. simply, "Yes I do," and then began his statement. I know if I approached Hughes car. I am not the same Texas Department of Criminal Justice - Executed Offenders (Billy Hughes) We shared in common a number of interests and beliefs and pursuits, including one which hews close to the notion that, no matter what, one must live each day as well as possible, and accomplish whatever you can because of the odds, not in spite of them. He was the only child of Welsh immigrants to London. He died on December 20, 2005 in Alma, Arkansas, USA. Billy was 57 years old at the time of death. Hamilton said. all the memories of you and my family and all the things that have It was a moment neither could have predicted - a committed Texas death years to get to this moment? Needless to say, the anti-death-penalty camp was a little sadder than normal to see a "reformed" man die. issue." Florida oranges, Texas cactus We kill convicts just for practice! His initial account of being intoxicated prior to the offense is also contradicted by testimony from other trial witnesses who observed him at that time. That would be Billy. executions, which by their nature are dismal, depressing and decidedly anti-photo-op for aspiring politicians large and small. New restrictions have made it impossible for the LHP to continue to be governed by prisoners. His presence After the clerk left his room, Hughes got into his car and sped away on Interstate 10 heading west. The person preceding him to execution a few days earlier was Larry Robison who was known to be constantly trying to reconcile death row prisoners who had a "falling out". No one recognized Martel or his gonzo journalism as trademarks of Michael Moore's popular, populist and political television show, The Awful Truth. If there had been cheerleaders, which there were, you can bet he wasn't surprised. killed Frederick. The execution was scheduled for 6 PM. On April 4, 1976, when confronted about his use of a stolen credit card, Hughes fled a Days Inn Hotel near Houston. The staff replied in kind, "Billy if you get a stay, we'll let you drive back!" Over the next 24 years, Hughes was twice convicted of the crime. happened. But that doesn't mean that the Governor's hands are clean. and you all watch out for Mom and you all keep up, keep going. His first film was Ole Rex in 1961, which was produced by his father. Date of Death: December 20, 2005. Billy died December 20, 2005, while visiting Alma, Arkansas. been served. Throughout Texas history, there seems to come a time when the people including their public officials have had "enough" and rise up. In April 1976, a grand jury in Austin County, Texas, indicted Hughes for the capital murder of Mark A. Frederick, a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty. The court also denied permission to appeal. According to Hill, he said, "Thank you.". While in prison, Hughes earned two college degrees, developed a comic Trooper Frederick exited the police car and walked up to the driver's side door of Hughes's car. death penalty after the Hughes execution Monday. Thank you, "I'll be happy not to hear any more lies," she added. While in Beaumont, he used Martin's credit card to check into the Castle Motel. family," he said. It was unknown who might have been financing the filming. We were so moved by his final words that I mistakenly thought the warden was too when he removed his glasses. MEDIA ADVISORY: BILLY GEORGE HUGHES SCHEDULED TO BE EXECUTED. That did it. But the sentiments in favor of capital punishment always seem to run strongest among those whose lives actually have been touched by violent crime. The rhetoric between the two sides heated up again this week, as it does whenever the state passes a death penalty milestone or carries out a particularly controversial execution. Rounds also corroborated Agent Owens's version of Hughes's extortion attempts, and she described Hughes as a methodical, deliberate person. Meanwhile, a bare-chested, body-painted, football-helmeted man ran through the crowd with a "Death" pennant. Billy Dale Hughes Jr. turned himself in to the Williamson County Jail at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, the Taylor Police Department says. (1995) - FOR 19 years, Billy Hughes Jr. has called Texas' death row home. The execution was scheduled for 6 PM. "What if after examination the doctor detects a heartbeat?" outside the Huntsville "Walls" Unit for the Monday night execution of Protest signs are waved. "That has never happened," the chaplain kindly informed me. He offered cans of ginger ale, passed out foam fingers and praised George W. Bush. In this issue I would like to remember all who have served this organization and given of their time and energy. A few days later, Hughes returned to Chattanooga where he bought ten-dollar traveler's checks, cashed two, reported all ten stolen and received a one-hundred dollar refund. my debt to society, I am due a rebate and a refund, but I love you all, Woo! In April 1976, a grand jury in Austin County, Texas, indicted Hughes for the capital murder of Mark A. Frederick, a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of an official duty. But Atwood said he was ultimately saddened by the pain the event could I immediately confronted him asking how could he be part of this execution. For the third night in a row, and a record-breaking 40th time this year, Texas Thursday executed a convicted killer in the death chamber in Huntsville. Hughes' bid for help on Monday. If you don't agree with us, we'll kill you too. Hughes was later filmed by a television cameraman at prearranged drop sites. 5th murderer executed in Texas in 2000 The death penalty brings out the worst sentiments of society and does nothing for victims. "What if I receive a stay?" Citizen provocateur and KPFT Prison Show host Ray Hill was a gold mine of information for Moore's segment producers. The episode is expected to air on Bravo sometime next season. being filmed. As the antis struggled to maintain their circle vigil, the pros turned into fans at a football game. In prison, he has operated his own business, Happy Horse Enterprises. Don't give up, don't give in. Trooper Frederick's aorta and heart were struck, resulting in internal hemorrhaging, shock, and then death. At this point, Trooper Frederick, who was driving, turned on the overhead lights, and Hughes pulled over to the shoulder of the exit ramp. -- supported by Pope John Paul II, the Rev. The jury took only 47 minutes to sentence Hughes to death. They were already standing, but they sure hollered. According to police reports, Hughes shot the trooper in the chest as he Billy's death was ruled a suicide. he asked, pushing the limits of playing dumb. In fact, composure and "extra mile" consideration seemed to permeate the day as the prison staff went about the ritual of the execution. not because it's right -- but because it's their destiny. According to Hill, he said, "Thank you." Thank you for visiting DeathrecordsByName.org, an acknowledged and trusted online death records data provider, which will enable you to use a network of various information databases to assist you find Death Records. He then left Orlando for Daytona Beach, where he was robbed after leaving a nightclub. Birthday: November 28, 1948. He's being charged with first-degree felony theft of over.

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