Filipina Spared From Execution In Last Minute
Filipina Spared From Execution In Last Minute
Mary Jane Veloso was spared from death by firing squad in response to a request from Filipino authorities after a woman who allegedly gave her a suitcase with a false bottom containing 2.6 kg of heroin gave herself up to police in the Philippines on Tuesday. The request came last minutes before the execution. However, the other convicts, including four Nigerians, had to face a firing squad. Here are their last minutes:
11pm-11.30pm (Indonesian time)
A firing squad of twelve policemen gathered at the execution site. They were given wages of less than $100 for execution.
Policemen take position ten steps from where the inmates will be positioned.
The commander loads each policeman’s rifle with one round. Only three of twelve are live ammunition.
11.30-11.59 p.m. (Indonesian time)
Sentenced to death escorted from their cells.
Their hands and feet bound and eyes blindfolded.
Sentenced to death can choose whether they want to be shot standing, sitting or kneeling.
After final minutes with a religious counsellor the commander draws a black mark over inmates’ hearts.
11.59pm-00.00 a.m.
The commander raises a sword and policemen fire their rifles after he swishes sword down.
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