The man facing execution in Missouri on Tuesday is adamant about his innocence until his last breath.
David Hosier is set to be executed by lethal injection at 6 pm local time on Friday, April 13, for the murders of Angela Gilpin and Rodney Gilpin in Jefferson City, Missouri, in 2009.
According to prosecutors, Hosier, a U.S. Navy veteran, was in love with Angela Gilpin, but became enraged when she ended their relationship and reunited with her spouse. He broke into her apartment in September 2009, shot both victims, and fled to Oklahoma.
Missouri Governor Mike Parson denied Hosier’s clemency appeal, with no pending court appeal.
Hosier’s actions, driven by jealousy, resulted in tragedy. Despite his lack of remorse, he received the legal consequences for his crimes, bringing some closure to the victims’ families.
He defiantly states, “I will maintain my innocence even as they inject poison into me. It’s disheartening that some still doubt the truth as prosecutors pronounced my guilt. But would you want your loved one put to death based on mere speculation and circumstantial evidence?”
Hosier expressed frustration regarding his attorneys’ clemency request focusing on past trauma not related to the case.
He emphasized the absence of evidence or witnesses linking him to the murders. Court documents revealed Angela Gilpin’s fear of him, supported by her protective order request.
Despite law enforcement’s findings and the contents of his vehicle, Hosier maintains innocence and rejected a plea bargain to avoid the death penalty.
In his recent health struggles, gratitude extends to those who supported him during this challenging time.
Reflecting on his journey, including witnessing flaws in the justice system, he now questions the morality of capital punishment, not just for himself, but for all.