Mr. RR

Mr. RR

RR

DOB: June, 1 1950; 66 y/o

Black/African American, Male

Houston, TX; raised in Acres Homes area

Parents: Charity Glaze & Andrew Riles

Family originated from Walker County

Married: Bernice Marie Simpson (1970)

3 Children

Beth Donnan

Trial History

What now?

The Crime

Family wants vs. realistic expectations vs. safety and dignity for all

1976 - Conviction and death sentence for Mr. R and Mr. Washington.

1977 - Appellate reversal of previous conviction.

1978 - Retrial, conviction and death sentence for Mr. R.

*1978 - Washington's sentence commuted (50 yrs). Paroled Dec. 29, 1983.*

1980 - Mr. R conviction and death sentence affirmed.

1986 - Denial of Habeas.

40 years is too long!

Execution Dates

*Previous criminal history: robbery 1970; potential juvenile record

1st Date: June 18, 1980

Supreme Court stay: June 5, 1980

2nd Date: March 17, 1982

Stayed without media coverage

3rd Date: September 17, 1986

Stayed due to incompetency

Additional Notable Locations

Herby’s Foods

South Park and Griggs Rd.

Earnest Boyd's Home

Date: December 11, 1974 - Houston, TX

Co-defendant: Herbert Washington

Location: Henry's Used Car Lot

Thank You!

Mental Health and Medical History

Family history of mental illness on both sides

Significant history of mental illness

Diabetes diagnosis

1986: Suicide attempt; attempted to kill himself via fire; burns 30% of body

2015: Suicide attempt; attempted to hang himself; physical complications

2016: Heart attack; needs surgery

My Work

• Family History/ Family Tree

• Contact List

• Medical Digest