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Idaho Set to Execute Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate, Thomas Creech

Thomas Creech, linked to at least 11 murders, faces execution by lethal injection this Wednesday, marking Idaho's first execution in 12 years.

  • Thomas Eugene Creech, convicted of five murders in three states and suspected in others, has been on death row for nearly 50 years.
  • Creech's last-minute appeals argue against the execution method and claim ineffective counsel, but have been largely unsuccessful.
  • Despite his violent past, Creech is described by prison staff as a changed man, known for his poetry and positive contributions to the prison community.
  • Creech's execution has sparked debate, with supporters highlighting his transformation and opponents focusing on his crimes.
  • Idaho's refusal to disclose the source of its execution drug has been a point of contention in the appeals process.
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