The Most Notorious Death Row Inmates and Their Last Meal Requests

TLDRExplore the shocking last meal requests of infamous death row inmates, including cannibals and serial killers. Discover the stories behind their crimes and the bizarre meals they requested.

Key insights

🔪Death row inmates have the option to request a special last meal before their execution.

🍽️Some last meal requests are incredibly strange and disturbing, reflecting the heinous crimes committed by the inmates.

🍕Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers, refused a last meal and went to his execution empty-handed.

🌿Philip Workman requested that a large vegetarian pizza be given to a homeless person as his last meal.

🩸Peter Curtin, known as the 'vampire,' requested blood as his last meal but was denied and given red wine instead.

Q&A

Do death row inmates actually get to choose their last meal?

Yes, death row inmates typically have the option to request a special last meal before their execution.

What is the strangest last meal request on record?

James Edward Smith, a former voodoo priest and serial killer, requested dirt for his last meal, but his request was denied.

Did any notorious criminals refuse a last meal?

Ted Bundy, one of the most infamous serial killers, refused a last meal and went to his execution empty-handed.

Have any death row inmates used their last meal to do something good?

Philip Workman requested that a large vegetarian pizza be given to a homeless person as his last meal.

Were there any notable last meal requests denied by authorities?

Peter Curtin, known as the 'vampire,' requested blood as his last meal, but his request was denied and he was given red wine instead.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to death row inmates' last meal requests.

00:08Doug Steffener, a cannibal who ate over 20 children, requested a traditional last meal.

00:42Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious serial killer, denied his last meal and was stabbed by another inmate.

01:22George Stinney, the youngest person on death row, requested just a glass of milk.

01:58James Edward Smith, a voodoo priest and serial killer, requested dirt but was given yogurt instead.

02:09John Wayne Gacy, the killer clown, requested a variety of food for his last meal.

02:42Eileen Wuornos, a female serial killer, requested just a cup of coffee as her last meal.

03:14Victor Harry Feguer, who killed a doctor, requested a single olive but hid it and was executed.

04:00Ted Bundy, one of the most notorious serial killers, refused a last meal.

04:38Phillip Workman requested a large vegetarian pizza to be given to a homeless person.

05:20Peter Curtin, known as the 'vampire,' requested blood but was given red wine instead.