Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Nicholas Todd Sutton’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Nicholas Todd Sutton, Unknown
Who Was Nicholas Todd Sutton?
Nicholas Todd Sutton was an American serial killer who was responsible for murdering two acquaintances and his own grandmother in North Carolina and Tennessee from August to December 1979. Convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for these crimes, Sutton, among three others, later participated in a 1985 murder of a fellow inmate over drugs. For this final crime, he was sentenced to death and executed in 2020 by electric chair.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Nicholas Todd Sutton's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Nicholas Sutton was executed in Tennessee in 2020. Official records document his last statement, but 'I have lived my truth' does not match reported final words.
Sources
- archive Tennessee Department of Correction execution records
- newspaper Associated Press coverage, February 2020
Legacy
Nicholas Todd Sutton's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Nicholas Todd Sutton’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Nicholas Todd Sutton die?
Nicholas Todd Sutton died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Nicholas Todd Sutton’s last words documented?
Nicholas Sutton was executed in Tennessee in 2020. Official records document his last statement, but 'I have lived my truth' does not match reported final words.
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