Friday 5th of September 1997 (x) — Murderer Wilford Berry is assaulted during a riot because his fellow death row inmates felt that his 'volunteer status' would negatively affect their efforts to delay their own executions
Berry's jaw and facial bones were badly broken during the assault and required surgery and metal implants to repair the damage. Berry's right hand was also heavily damaged because he used it in an attempt to protect the back of his head from blows inflicted by a heavy padlock swung on a chain. Berry also suffered several broken ribs, bruised internal organs, and required staples in his head.
Friday 19th of February 1999 (-) — Murderer Wilford Berry is executed by lethal injection
Berry was the first convict to waive his right to appeal his death sentence after Ohio reinstated the death penalty. Berry became the first person to be executed in Ohio since 1963.
Thursday 14th of June 2001 (-) — Murderer Jay Scott is executed by lethal injection
Tuesday 19th of February 2002 (-) — Murderer John William Byrd is executed by lethal injection
Friday 26th of April 2002 (-) — Spree killer Alton Coleman is executed by lethal injection
Coleman was the only condemned person in the United States to have death sentences in three states. Coleman's last meal request was for a well-done filet mignon smothered with mushrooms, fried chicken breasts, a salad with French dressing, sweet potato pie topped with whipped cream, French fries, collard greens, onion rings, cornbread, broccoli with melted cheese, biscuits and gravy, and Cherry Coke. So many victims and survivors of Coleman's crimes were allowed to witness the execution that prison officials had to set up a closed-circuit viewing venue outside of the building.
Tuesday 24th of September 2002 (-) — Multiple child murderer Robert Anthony Buell is executed by lethal injection
Buell's final meal request was for a single black unpitted olive. Buell was paying homage to to Victor Feguer, the last prisoner executed by the federal government until Timothy McVeigh. Feguer was hanged in 1963. His last meal was an olive with the pit still in it. Feguer told prison officials that he hoped an olive tree would sprout from his body – a sign of peace.
Wednesday 12th of February 2003 (-) — Murderer Richard Fox is executed by lethal injection
Tuesday 29th of April 2003 (-) — Murderer David Brewer is executed by lethal injection
Brewer's last meal request was for fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, apple pie and root beer.
Wednesday 18th of June 2003 (-) — Murderer Ernest Martin is executed by lethal injection
Wednesday 14th of January 2004 (-) — Murderer Lewis Williams is executed by lethal injection
Tuesday 3rd of February 2004 (-) — Murderer John Roe is executed by lethal injection
Roe's final meal request was for a medium-well T-bone steak with steak sauce, onion rings, macaroni and cheese, butter-pecan ice cream and root beer.
Tuesday 30th of March 2004 (-) — Double murderer William Wickline is executed by lethal injection
Wickline's last meal request was for an eight-ounce filet mignon, medium rare, potato salad, six rolls with butter, fresh strawberries over shortcake and butter pecan ice cream. He also received four packs of Pall Mall cigarettes and six cans of pop, including three of Mountain Dew.
Tuesday 25th of October 2005 (-) — Mass murderer Willie Williams is executed by lethal injection
Tuesday 24th of October 2006 (-) — Self-proclaimed prophet and cult leader Jeffrey Lundgren is executed by lethal injection
Lucas' final meal was turkey, potatoes and gravy, a salad and pumpkin pie. "For my last words I'd like to profess my love for God, my family, my children and my beloved wife. ... I am because you are."
Thursday 24th of May 2007 (-) — Murderer Christopher Newton is executed by lethal injection
His final meal request was of steak, asparagus, Brussels sprouts, feta cheese, a soft drink, cake and watermelon. Newton weighed 265 pounds and his veins were very difficult to locate. It took over two hours and 10 attempts before the execution was completed. It took so long that Newton was given a bathroom break.
Thursday 16th of January 2014 (-) — Murderer Dennis McGuire is executed by lethal injection
McGuire made several loud snorting or snoring sounds while straining to catch his breath as he experienced a medical phenomenon known as air hunger. Ohio officials used intravenous doses of two drugs, the sedative midazolam and the painkiller hydromorphone.
