Ever wondered what you’d eat for your last meal? Some people take it to a whole new level. Death row inmates, given the chance to request anything, have asked for some really weird last meals. Let’s take a look at some of the most bizarre and most memorable.
Timothy McVeigh: Ice Cream Dream
Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City Bomber, asked for two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream. A simple choice, but here’s the kicker – he ate it alone in his windowless cell the night before his execution.
Victor Feguer: Peaceful Olive
Victor Feguer, convicted for the murder of Dr. Edward Bartles, requested a single olive with a pit. He hoped the pit would grow into a tree symbolizing peace. Instead, they found the pit in his suit pocket during his burial. Talk about planting seeds of hope!
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Velma Barfield: Cheesy Granny
Known as the “Death Row Granny,” Velma Barfield chose a bag of Cheez-Doodles and a can of Coca-Cola. Who knew that cheesy snacks and fizzy drinks could be so comforting in your final moments?
James Edwards Smith: Dirt Denied
James Edwards Smith, convicted in Texas, requested a clump of dirt. Unfortunately, dirt wasn’t on the menu, so he settled for yogurt instead.
Gary Carl Simmons Jr.: Caloric Overload
Gary Carl Simmons, Jr. requested a 29,000-calorie feast. His order included pizza, Doritos, McDonald’s fries, strawberry shakes, and ice cream. He didn’t finish it, but who could blame him?
Phillip Workman: A Selfless Slice
Phillip Workman asked that a large vegetarian pizza be given to a homeless person instead of him having a last meal. Though the prison denied his request, many people in Tennessee honored it by delivering pizzas to the homeless. A small act of kindness from a condemned man.
Gerald Lee Mitchell: Sweet Tooth
Gerald Lee Mitchell opted for a bag of Jolly Ranchers. No meal, just candy. It’s a colorful way to go, and perhaps he wanted something sweet to savor his final moments.
Peter J. Miniel: The Ultimate Feast
Peter J. Miniel ordered a massive meal: 20 beef tacos, 20 beef enchiladas, double cheeseburgers, jalapeño pizza, fried chicken, spaghetti, cakes, ice creams, and multiple sodas and juices.
Lawrence Russell Brewer: Eyes Bigger Than Stomach
Lawrence Russell Brewer asked for an enormous meal but didn’t touch any of it. His order included chicken fried steaks, a bacon cheeseburger, an omelette, fried okra, barbecued meat, pizza, ice cream, and much more. After this waste, Texas stopped honoring last-meal requests.
Ricky Ray Rector: Saving Dessert
Ricky Ray Rector’s last meal was steak, fried chicken, cherry Kool-Aid, and pecan pie. The twist? He left the pie untouched, saying he was saving it for later. Wishful thinking or a dark joke?
Adolf Eichmann: A Wine Goodbye
Adolf Eichmann, the Nazi officer, chose a simple bottle of Carmel, a dry red Israeli wine. He drank half of it. A final toast to a dark past.
Saddam Hussein: A Disputed Meal
Saddam Hussein’s last meal is debated. Some say he had Western food like a hamburger and fries, while others claim he declined chicken and schwarma rice offered before his execution. A controversial end for a controversial figure.
Troy Davis: Defiant to the End
Troy Davis refused a special meal, asserting, “This meal will not be my last.” A defiant statement that echoes even after his execution.
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