HUNTSVILLE, Texas Robert Fratta, 65, was executed by lethal injection on Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas, for the 2004 murder of his estranged wife, Farah Fratta. The execution marks the end of a lengthy legal process that spanned over two decades.
Farah Fratta, 33, was fatally shot in a murder-for-hire plot orchestrated by her then-husband. Prosecutors argued that Fratta, a former public safety officer, hired two men to carry out the killing amid a contentious divorce and custody battle. He was convicted in 2009, and the conviction was later overturned. He was convicted again in 2013.
Fratta maintained his innocence throughout the trial and appeals process. His lawyers argued that there were inconsistencies in the evidence and that key witnesses were unreliable. However, the courts ultimately upheld his conviction and death sentence.
The execution proceeded after the Supreme Court denied Fratta's final appeal. He was pronounced dead at 6:49 p.m. local time. The case has sparked debate about the death penalty and the complexities of the criminal justice system.
Texas Inmate Executed for 2004 Murder of Young Mother
A Texas man was put to death Wednesday evening for the 2004 murder of a young mother. Robert Fratta was convicted of hiring hitmen to kill his estranged wife, Farah Fratta. The case garnered significant attention due to its brutal nature and the long legal battle that followed. Fratta maintained his innocence until his execution.
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