Editor's note: Christopher Young was executed on July 17 by the state of Texas, despite his requests for clemency and over objections from the family of his victim.
Christopher Young has been on death row since 2006. He is incarcerated in Texas’ Polunsky Unit, a prison reputed as “the most lethal [death row] anywhere in the democratic world.” This spring, Christopher received his execution date, set for July 17, 2018.
He is a father and an artist, has written two books, and is directing a documentary film from his cell. He says he wants to prepare his family for the execution.
Chris Young
Nearly 25,000 people have signed a petition supporting mercy for Christopher. #SaveChrisYoung.
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