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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 10 MIN

Texas 600th Execution: Inside the Fight Over Intellectual Disability Part - 2

from Death Row Stories · host François Picard

On May 14 2026, Death Row Stories takes you inside a race against time as Texas prepares for what could become its 600th execution since 1976. From an early morning abolitionist press conference to a long, uncertain wait outside the prison, everything now depends on one question: will the execution of Edward Busby actually go forward tonight?At the center of the case is a major legal and moral issue. Multiple experts, including one appointed by the state, agree that Busby is intellectually disabled, which should make him ineligible for execution under U.S. law. Yet a judge rejected those findings, setting up a last-minute battle reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.As hours pass and tension builds, the system hangs in the balance. This episode puts you on the ground, in real time, as decisions are made behind closed doors and the clock keeps ticking.A story about doubt, justice, and a system under pressure, where the outcome remains uncertain until the very last moment.Subscribe to stay informed and engaged with the stories that need to be told.Discover our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@Death-Row-Stories

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