John Glenn Roe

Offender: John Glenn Roe abducted and shot a woman.

Meal: John Glenn Roe choose a t bone steak, macaroni and cheese, onion rings, root beer, and butter pecan ice cream. I had them all at Denny's except the ice cream which was from Walmart.

State: Ohio

Cost: $15.99(steak) + $3.79(macaroni and cheese) + $2.99(drink) + $0.59(onion rings) + $0.59(onion rings) + $2.29(butter pecan) = ‭$26.24

Citation: https://www.toledoblade.com/news/state/2004/02/04/Roe-executed-for-woman-s-1984-murder/stories/200402040031

Johnny Robinson

Offender: Johnny Robison kidnapped and shot a woman.

Meal: Johnny Robinson choose chicken gizzards, fries, butter pecan ice cream, and cocktail sausages. I had the first two at Brown's Chicken and the last two at Walmart.

State: Florida

Cost: $5.49(chicken gizzards) + $2.29(fries) + $3.88(butter pecan ice cream) + $2.98(cocktail sausages) = 14.64

Cost: $5.49(chicken gizzards) + $2.29(fries) + $3.88(butter pecan ice cream) + $0.89(cocktail sausages) = 12.75

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/florida/news-article.aspx?storyid=14357

Thomas Ward

Offender: Thomas Ward killed his wife's step father.

Meal: Thomas Ward choose butter pecan ice cream and grapes.

State: Louisiana

Cost: $3.88(butter pecan ice cream) + $1.07(red grapes) + $0.90(green grapes) = $‭5.85‬

Citation: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/05/16/Louisiana-executes-convicted-killer/4390800596800/

Roger Dale Vaughn

Offender: Roger Vaughn killed an elderly woman, while on the run after escaping jail.

Meal: Roger Vaughn had a double cheeseburger, a baked potato, salad, and a coke.

State: Texas

Cost: $9.99(burger) + $3.49(extra patty) + $3.88(ice cream) + $2.88(salad) + $1.98(coca cola) = $‭21.22‬

Citation: http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/vaughn851.htm

Linroy Bottoson

Offender: Linroy Bottoson robbed a post office, kidnapped the postmistress, and killed her.

Meal: Linroy Bottoson had a couple of "last meals" but both times the execution was stayed. In the end he had the standard meal of the day.

• For his first "last meal" Bottoson had steamed shrimp, fried oysters, apple pie, and butter pecan ice cream. I got all of this from Walmart.
• For his second meal, Bottoson had barbecued ribs, onion rings, fries, coleslaw, apple pie, and milk. I got the ribs from Jewel; the rings, fries, and slaw from Culver's; the pie from Walmart; and the milk from the attached Subway.
• For his actual last meal, Bottoson had the standard meal of beef patties, cheese, and bread. I had two Angus beef patties with a slice of provolone and Colby jack from Walmart, and oat nut bread from Jewel.

State: Florida

First Meal:

• Total Cost: $5.24(shrimp) + 3.88(ice cream) + $2.72(oysters) + $0.50(apple pie) = $12.34
• Adjusted Cost: $2.62(shrimp) + $3.88(ice cream) + $2.72(oysters) + $0.50(apple pie) = $9.72

Second Meal:

• Total Cost: $12.99(ribs) + $2.89(onion rings + $1.99(fries) + $1.99(coleslaw) + $1.59(milk) + $1.59(milk) + $0.50(apple pie) = $23.54
• Adjusted Cost: $7.42(ribs) + $2.89(onion rings + $1.99(fries) + $1.99(coleslaw) + $1.59(milk) + $1.59(milk) + $0.50(apple pie) = $17.97

Standard Meal :

• Total Cost: $5.50(patties) + $0.29(provolone) + $0.23(Colby jack) + $3.49(bread loaf) = $9.51
• Adjusted Cost: $2.25(patties) + $0.15(provolone) + $0.12(Colby jack) + $0.84(bread slices) = $3.36

Citations:

• http://www.sptimes.com/2002/02/06/State/Executions_put_on_hol.shtml
• http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2002-12-07/news/0212070142_1_reprieve-muniz-lethal-injection
• http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/bottoson813.htm

Dennis McGuire

Offender: Dennis McGuire killed a pregnant woman.

Meal: Dennis McGuire choose fried chicken, fried potatoes, butter pecan ice cream, roast beef, a bagel with cream cheese, and a coke. I got the chicken and potatoes from KFC, the ice cream and lunch meat from Walmart, and the bagel and coke from Dunkin Donuts.

State: Ohio

Cost: $6.99(fried chicken) + $2.39(potato wedges) + $3.88(ice cream) + $1.24(roast beef) + $2.65(bagel) + $2.09(coke) = $19.24

Citation: http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/crime--law/local-killer-orders-roast-beef-fried-chicken-for-last-meal-before-execution/PYeAKsxBrvEFwgBq6zinGP/

David Alan Gore

Offender: David Alan Gore and his cousin Fred Waterfield were both serial killers who claimed six victims. Gore was spotted shooting his latest victim, leading to his arrest, and the rescue of another potential victim. 

Meal: David Alan Gore choose fried chicken, fries, and butter pecan. I had a leg and thigh pieces from KFC, and a two scoop butter pecan cup and fries from Culver's. 

Cost: $5.26(Fries and ice cream) + $4.85(Fried chicken) = $10.21

State: Florida

Citation: http://www.gainesville.com/news/20120412/gore-executed-nearly-30-years-after-string-of-murders/1