John Muhammad mugshots
NOVEMEMBER 10, 2009: EXECUTION 9 P.M.
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine denied a last-minute clemency request.
John Muhammad, 48, the man behind the Washington metropolitan sniper attacks in 2002, and dubbed The DC Sniper died by lethal injection tonight at a state prison in Virginia. John Muhammad continued to profess his innocence, however, Prosecutors have said all along the killings were to cover up his real goal targeting his ex-wife Mildred and taking his three children.
Mildred shares a courageous story on her website, including how her life was impacted by domestic violence and how her personal circumstances have helped abuse survivors, law enforcement, counselors, social workers, and military members.
