WITNESS REPORT 2

Executions, shooting

   Once more I can report on the carrying out of lawfully ordered executions. Monday AM found me at the woman’s termination facility to witness the killing of three condemned females. I use the word females because two of them were too young to be called women. I will describe each case in turn.
    Case # E13708A was a twenty year old found guilty of extortion. Sentenced to die by multiple internal gunshots. The condemned was a large woman, well muscled, with large breasts and a wide hip structure. She was in good condition and quite strong. I observed the usual medical exam which was followed by the sealing of her excretory openings with the normal foam. She was very distraught. The staff was forced to use forceful measures to transport her from the preparation room to the place of execution. Full restraints were necessary and even then it was difficult to position her. She was secured on the Y rack with her legs spread to the sides as far as possible without causing undue pain. Last rites were performed and the order to proceed was given.   
    The weapon chosen  was a .22 rimfire semi auto rifle. The front sight had been removed to allow easy insertion into the body. A small amount of lubricant was worked into the female parts to smooth the placement of the weapon. It was inserted approximately six inches. The condemned was very vocal at this time. The weapon was checked for proper alignment and secured in the mounts provided. The magazine holding five rounds was placed in the weapon. A round was chambered. A final check was made of the area and all unnecessary people cleared from the immediate area. The safety on the weapon was moved to the fire position. All was ready. The condemned was offered a chance to say her last words but choose to scream and curse instead.
    She continued her vocal behavior and to fight against her restraints right up to the time the first round was fired. The remaining four were fired at one second intervals. The first round was fired at  09:15. With each round the condemned grunted with the impact and a momentary bulging of the abdomen from the muzzle gasses could be seen. By the fourth round blood was showing around the barrel of the weapon. With the firing of the last round the condemned was silent except for a very labored breathing. At 09:16 she started to cough weakly, producing bright red blood. The weapon was removed from her body. The removal was accompanied by the release of a large amount of blood. At 09:21 the body was racked by shudders that lasted almost a minute. At the end of the shuddering period the body went limp and was checked for signs of life. There was no discernable pulse or breathing, no response to either a nipple pinch nor was any blink reflex present. No heart sounds could be heard. Death was pronounced at 09:24. 
    The body was then removed after the neck wire was placed and tightened to show the execution. It was buried in an unmarked grave on the grounds.

    Case #E13078B was the second of the day. As can be inferred from the case numbers this was the second defendant in a case and indeed was the younger sister of the first one. Given her age of fifteen the death sentence was unusual but not unexpected. The evidence showed she took an active  part in the crimes. It also showed that she was swayed by her sisters orders and was guilty of very poor judgment. As a result she was ordered to die but was granted leniency as to the method of her execution. I attended the usual examination and the sealing of her body. She was a tall slender girl. As slight of build as her sister was ample. Perhaps in a few years she would have filled out but on her last day she was still somewhat boyish. 
    She managed to face her impending death with much more grace that her sister. She walked to the place of her execution with only token support from her guards and offered no resistance as she was secured in place. She was placed between two uprights about four feet apart. Her arms were spread to her sides with her elbows and wrists strapped to the posts. Her feet were left free. No blindfold was needed because the firing squad was behind her. I was placed behind a bulletproof wall just to her right and where I could see her face and the front of her body. The weapons chosen were large caliber single shot rifles firing soft nosed hollow point bullets. The bullets were of the type designed to expand during their short passage through a body. Within a couple of inches they would expand fully and cause immense damage. She could hear the preparations behind her but because the commands to her executioners were to be given by lights she could be surprised by the impact of the bullets. I watched her face as the sound of bolts being closed on the rounds that would kill her was heard. Her eyes were closed and she was talking quietly to herself, perhaps praying. She was crying and her small breasts were moving in time with her quick breathing. 
    I had a second set of the lights mounted where I could see them. On the green they would make ready. Ten seconds later the yellow would command them to take aim. On the red they fired. All six fired within a split second of each other. Her slender body was thrown forward with the impact of the massive slugs. I watched as her chest and breasts were blown into a red mist by the expanding bullets. Blood, and fragments of bone and organs flew away from her in a spray. She recoiled back and bounced a few times as her body went limp. I’m sure death was almost instantaneous. Surly she never moved after her body stopped falling. She was left suspended from the arms and showed no signs of life whatsoever. The shots were fired at 11:45, she was pronounced dead at 11: 50. As with her sister she was wired and removed for burial. 

    Case # SSU15563 The third case was not a judicial execution and had the youngest condemned person I’ve ever seen. At twelve she was two years too young for a death sentence but this was a State Security Unit case and there are no limits in such cases. As I understand the whole affair she through no fault of her own came into information of such a sensitive nature that the SSU judged the only way to insure its protection was to execute its possessor. 
    I watched as she was examined and had a chance to talk to her. Although unable to ask much of what I wished because of the nature of the case I nevertheless came to realize she was fully aware of why she was to die and was as prepared as any twelve year old could be. It was decided because she was not a criminal to forego the body sealing and to allow her to walk unrestrained to her death. She did so in such a manner as to be a perfect example to others. A patch of sand was prepared for her to kneel on. She did so after requesting to face the executioner. The weapon was a .40 caliber semi auto pistol loaded with hydra- shock ammo. She calmly knelt on the sand and placed her hands on her thighs and looked at us. Her just developing body was shaking with held back fear but her voice was calm as she asked how long she had. Was there time for a prayer? I must commend the executioner in this case. He told her to take as long as she needed and for her to tell us when she was ready. Her lips moved for a short time and then she looked up and said OK I’m rea.  She never got to finish telling us she was ready. In a impressive display of skill the executioner drew the weapon concealed in a small of the back holster and with one smooth move took aim and fired before she had the chance to realize what was happening. The slug hit her on the bridge of her nose and angled down to exit at the base of her skull. Her body was knocked onto its back. There was a short period of involuntary tremors followed by the expected loss of bodily functions. She stilled on her back with her arms and legs spread. The shot was fired at 15;22, death was pronounced at 15:26. The body was covered and removed to be washed and prepared for services. 
    I understand a request has been made to name this girl a martyr and to have her name engraved in the scroll of martyrs in the Hall of Remembrances. I wish to strongly recommend that such a course of action be followed. She faced death for the good of the state and did so bravely. We owe her all honor.