Today we made the trip to Houston for a long weekend of softball. On the way to Houston we stopped of at Huntsville to see the Texas Prison Museum.
It turned out to be a good day to stop by because Former Warden Jim Willett who wrote the book, 'Warden: Texas Prison Life and Death from the Inside Out' was visiting the museum.
One of the most chilling exhibits at the Texas Prison Museum is "Old Sparky," the decommissioned electric chair in which 361 prisoners were executed between 1924 and 1964. This legendary device, made by prison workers, was in storage at the Walls Unit Death House before being donated to the museum.
One of the most fascinating exhibits was the work of photographer Barbara Sloan called, Last Statement. It is a look at the victim’s of both sides left behind following an execution. It include the last words of the guilty as well as the statements of the victims family members who witnessed the execution.
It was a fun stop and great way to stretch our legs after driving for three hours!
The Lord was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden. Genesis 39:21
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