Oklahoma man put to death for killing university dance student.
Oklahoma Executes Convicted Killer Anthony Sanchez
OAN’s Abril Elfi
12:32 PM – Thursday, September 21, 2023
Anthony Sanchez, the killer convicted for the murder of a dance student, was executed in Oklahoma.
The state of Oklahoma executed Anthony Sanchez on Thursday, for the 1996 murder of Juli Busken, a University of Oklahoma dance student.
The killer was reportedly executed by a lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 10:19 a.m.
Sanchez, 44, was found guilty in 2006 of raping and murdering Busken after his DNA was linked to the crime while he was serving a burglary sentence.
State Attorney General Gentner Drummond was among those who attended the execution and said in a statement afterwards that “justice was served.”
“Justice was served today for Juli Busken nearly 27 years after her life tragically was taken,” Drummond said in a statement. “My hope is that today can bring some measure of peace to her family and friends.”
According to the press, Sanchez claimed his innocence in his final words. “I didn’t kill nobody,” he stated during his execution at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. He also reportedly criticized attorneys who had previously represented him in the matter and praised his fans.
When trying to prove his innocence earlier this year, Sanchez reportedly accused his now-deceased father of killing the dancer citing an alleged confession revealed by an ex-girlfriend of his dad.
“Once he said he … enjoyed watching her die,” Charlotte Beattie, the girlfriend, wrote in a sworn statement. “Glen said that he regretted Anthony was on death row for something Glen did. But he said that Anthony was tough and could deal with being locked up, whereas Glen wasn’t strong enough to adapt to being incarcerated.”
According to former Cleveland County District Attorney Tim Kuykendall, who was the county’s top prosecutor when Sanchez was tried, there was other evidence linking Sanchez to the killing besides the DNA, including a shoe print found at the crime scene.
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How does the execution of Anthony Sanchez contribute to the ongoing debate about the use of the death penalty and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system
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The execution was witnessed by members of the media, including Liliana Segura, a journalist who tweeted updates about the event from the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. Segura posted a photo of the penitentiary on Twitter and expressed her role as a witness to the execution.
The case of Anthony Sanchez gained attention due to the nature of the crime and the lengthy legal process that followed. It took 27 years from the time of the murder for Sanchez to be executed. Despite his claims of innocence and allegations against his father, the evidence linking Sanchez to the crime, including DNA evidence, led to his conviction.
This execution raises questions about the use of the death penalty and the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Supporters argue that the death penalty serves as a deterrent and provides closure for the families of victims. However, opponents argue that it is a violation of human rights and that the risk of executing innocent individuals is too high.
The debate surrounding the death penalty continues to be a contentious issue, with ongoing discussions about its fairness, morality, and efficacy. The execution of Anthony Sanchez once again brings the topic to the forefront of public discourse.
Regardless of one’s stance on the death penalty, the execution of Anthony Sanchez serves as a reminder of the gravity of violent crimes and the impact they have on the lives of victims and their families. It is a solemn moment that forces us to reflect on the need for justice and the importance of striving towards a society where such acts do not occur.
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