Bobby Wayne Woods
Bobby Wayne Woods | |
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Executed | |
Conviction(s) | Capital murder (1998) |
Criminal penalty | Death |
Bobby Wayne Woods (October 11, 1965 – December 3, 2009) was an American convicted
Biography
A seventh-grade dropout, Woods was so illiterate that he had to refer to a spelling list just to write simple notes to his family. He had
On April 30, 1997, Woods entered the home of his ex-girlfriend Schwana Patterson through the open window of her children's bedroom; Patterson had expelled Woods two months earlier.[3][4] Woods then kidnapped Patterson's two children, 11-year-old Sarah Patterson and 9-year-old Cody Patterson, and raped Sarah.[1][4] After driving to a cemetery, Woods beat and stomped Cody's head, strangled Cody, and abandoned the boy at the cemetery. Cody notified police, and Woods told police that Sarah was dead and led the police to her body.[3]
Trial
Because the Woods case was heavily reported in Dallas-area media, Woods's trial was held in Llano, Texas. During his trial Woods admitted to kidnapping Patterson's children and beating Cody Patterson unconscious. A psychologist representing the defense but who did not evaluate Woods testified that Woods was mentally retarded and no longer a threat to society. In response, a psychiatrist representing prosecution testified that Woods was not mentally retarded and could commit future violent crimes.[5] Woods, a resident of Granbury, Texas, was sentenced to death on May 28, 1998.[5]
Patterson was also tried on charges of child neglect and was found guilty on October 14, 1998.[4] She was sentenced to 23 years in prison.[6]
Execution
Woods was scheduled to be executed at 6 p.m. on October 23, 2008.
Woods was
He is buried at Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery.
See also
- Capital punishment in Texas
- Capital punishment in the United States
- List of people executed in Texas, 2000–2009
- List of people executed in the United States in 2009
References
- ^ a b "Offender Information - Woods, Bobby Wayne". Texas Department of Criminal Justice. June 27, 2008. Archived from the original on August 31, 2009. Retrieved December 4, 2009.
- ^ a b c McKinley, James C. Jr. (December 4, 2009). "Killer With Low IQ Is Executed in Texas". New York Times. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Bobby Wayne Woods". Clark County, Indiana Prosecuting Attorney. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ a b c "Woman found guilty of not protecting children". Abilene Reporter-News. October 15, 1998. Archived from the original on December 6, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ a b "Bobby Wayne Woods sentenced to death". Abilene Reporter-News. Associated Press. May 29, 1998. Archived from the original on December 5, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ "Daughter's death gives mom guilt". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Associated Press. October 31, 1998. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ "Media Advisory: Bobby Woods Scheduled For Execution" (Press release). Texas Attorney General. 2008-10-16.
- ^ Graczyk, Michael (2008-10-22). "Texas man convicted of killing 11-year-old to die". Houston Chronicle.[dead link]
- ^ Dennis, Debra (October 23, 2008). "Court halts execution of Bobby Wayne Woods". Dallas Morning News. Archived from the original on October 26, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ "Condemned N. Texas inmate loses retardation appeal". Houston Chronicle. Associated Press. October 7, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2011.[dead link]