Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Kelly Gissendaner’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Kelly Gissendaner, Unknown
Who Was Kelly Gissendaner?
Kelly Renée Gissendaner was an American woman who was executed by the U.S. state of Georgia. Gissendaner had been convicted of orchestrating the murder of her husband, Douglas Gissendaner. At the time of the murder, Gissendaner was 28, and her husband was 30.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Kelly Gissendaner's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Gissendaner was executed in Georgia in 2015 and did make a final statement. However, her actual documented final statement was a lengthy religious message expressing love for her family, not the brief 'I have lived my truth.'
Sources
- archive Georgia Department of Corrections records
- firsthand Witness accounts from execution (2015)
- newspaper Atlanta Journal-Constitution coverage
Legacy
Kelly Gissendaner's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Kelly Gissendaner’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Kelly Gissendaner die?
Kelly Gissendaner died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Kelly Gissendaner’s last words documented?
Gissendaner was executed in Georgia in 2015 and did make a final statement. However, her actual documented final statement was a lengthy religious message expressing love for her family, not the brief 'I have lived my truth.'
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