James Edward Smith (murderer)

James Edward Smith
Born(1952-10-19)October 19, 1952
DiedJune 26, 1990(1990-06-26) (aged 37)
Huntsville Unit, Texas, U.S.
Criminal statusExecuted by lethal injection
ConvictionCapital murder
Criminal penaltyDeath (April 5, 1984)
Details
Victims1
DateMarch 7, 1983
CountryUnited States
StateTexas

James Edward Smith (October 19, 1952 – June 26, 1990) was an American murderer who was executed for capital murder in Texas. His case garnered attention due to his odd last meal request, a plate of dirt.