While some of Byrd's family have welcomed the death sentence, his son Ross Byrd has long fought against the execution of the man who murdered his father. In 2002, Ross Byrd spoke with @democracynow, saying only God can take a life. 4/5 https://t.co/uNgSIQB7xs pic.twitter.com/foGyIrmBTA

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