Texas Man Executed for 2005 Murders of Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend and Her Son

Texas Man Executed for 2005 Murders of Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend and Her Son
File photo of Stephen Barbee. Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP
Jana J. Pruet
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A Texas inmate who murdered his pregnant ex-girlfriend and her 7-year-old son was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday after his appeals over claims of religious freedom violations and indifference to his medical needs were rejected.

Stephen Barbee, 55, was pronounced dead at 7:35 p.m. at the state penitentiary in Huntsville. He was the fifth Texas inmate to be executed this year.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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