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Caravan Will Accompany Officer's Widow to Killer's Execution
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The Dallas Morning News via YellowBrix
January 07, 2010
GARLAND, TX – A busload of Garland police officers and their spouses will join a caravan of cars heading to Huntsville today for the scheduled execution of Kenneth Mosley.
Mosley, 51, killed Garland Officer Michael “David” Moore nearly 13 years ago during a failed bank robbery.
His execution was delayed twice last year, forcing the officer’s family, friends and colleagues to scuttle plans for the 350-mile round trip.
“Everybody’s been pretty quiet since we got the latest execution date,” said Officer Joe Harn, a spokesman for the Garland Police Department. “We think this one will be it.”
Moore’s wife and three children will join the caravan.
“We don’t know what to expect. This is all new to us,” said Sheila Moore, the officer’s widow.
As relatives began arriving at her home earlier in the week, there were other things to worry about, such as shuttling people from the airport and picking up extra groceries.
“Right now, I’m mainly concerned about the kids and the car,” Moore said with a laugh. “It’s all going to happen, one way or the other.”
Moore’s colleagues on the police force said they will be looking for closure when Mosley finally dies from a lethal injection sometime after 6 p.m. today.
“It’s been a long time, waiting for this day,” Harn said. “It’s pretty emotional for everyone to have it finally happen.”
The execution has forced the people who knew David Moore to recall what happened on Feb. 15, 1997, the day he was killed at a Bank One branch on West Centerville Road in Garland.
Moore was one of three officers who responded to a “suspicious person” call from a bank employee. While the other officers waited outside, Moore entered the bank and was directed toward Mosley, standing in a teller’s line.
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Anonymous
over 3 years ago
Amen Joksta 2000!!!
T_9
over 3 years ago
5674 Comments
13 years is a long time to get closure but it is a lot shorter than most states. I know the last guy we executed in TN, he was in prison for over 25 years. That is ridiculous! I agree with all of my fellow PL members here, finally, it is time for some closure. And it is time for this scumbag to answer to God for what he did 13 years ago!
Robocop33
over 3 years ago
14344 Comments
It's a damn shame that they had to wait for 13 years for justice to be served. Lethal injection is just way to kind for people like this. I like the electric chair for them or firing squad. Also they should never learn their date of execution until they come and get him. That way they will damn sure make their legal appeals on time! Also it is nice to know that they will always wonder if today is the day the guards show up at his cell door with a smile on their faces.
j0ksta2000
over 3 years ago
932 Comments
I gotta say i'm not happy about the lethal injection...I'm a fan of a simple .40 to the head...it's cheeper
cops1521
over 3 years ago
968 Comments
Gotta laugh at the POS's excuse...he was handing the gun to this hero Officer and it accidentally went off...well today the needle won't accidentally shoot the lethal injections it will do it purposely. It is about time the Officers family including his family in blue get to see this scum receive what is due him. I only wish NY had the death penalty.
ilegworldchamp
over 3 years ago
8998 Comments
I'm just an old softy but I prefer "RED FIRE ANTS ON A LIVE BODY STRAPPED DOWN WITH HONEY POURED ALL OVER THEM".
I prey the Family finally gets some peace from the closing of the event.
dolphinblue
over 3 years ago
41960 Comments
Time for closure.
patchez
over 3 years ago
7298 Comments
What a shame that he got to live another 13 years. Although Lethal Injection is a cowards way out, and he should have the GARY GILMORE METHOD of FIRING SQUAD made up of The Family Members of the Fallen Officer, but we can only wish, nevertheless he will be DEA and that will give Mrs. Moore and her children the closure she needs. For all the Officers, Friends and Family members that rallied around her Im sure she appreciates that more than words can say. May God Bless you and your Children in this time and now Officer Moore can RIP...
dlbeck107
over 3 years ago
1784 Comments
Your right fplasencia. . . but lethat Injection come on. I think we need to bring back the chair for Cop Killers. I know one of the bank employees that worked there & she still has nightmares about it.
Hopefully this brings closure to his family.
bobska
over 3 years ago
660 Comments
Well said fplasencia! Couldn't agree with you more.
36TR
over 3 years ago
7252 Comments
Maybe now the family will have some closure!
Anonymous
over 3 years ago
13 years is a long time. A lot of time... Time this scum bag didn't give to Officer Moore 13 years ago..
But, I still have to give the State of TX a lot of credit: They will fry him, sooner or later... Much better than some Liberal ruled States that will never execute a Cop killer.
R.I.P Brother.
chris2022
over 3 years ago
232 Comments
prayers to the family, swears to the scumbag
JohnsonDa
over 3 years ago
346 Comments
Our brother is in heaven watching over us. Hopefully this brings closure to his family.
bobatkinson
over 3 years ago
8268 Comments
Why is he still breathing? It shouldn't take this long to execute anyone.