Historical Figures · 21st Century

Timothy James Mcveigh’s Last Words

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I have lived my truth.
— Timothy James Mcveigh, Unknown

Who Was Timothy James Mcveigh?

Limited biographical information is available about Timothy James Mcveigh.

The Final Moments

The circumstances surrounding Timothy James Mcveigh's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.

Are These Words Verified?

⚠ Low Confidence

Timothy McVeigh was executed June 11, 2001. His actual final statement was a handwritten copy of the poem 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley, not 'I have lived my truth.'

Sources

  • archive Federal Bureau of Prisons execution log
  • newspaper Contemporary news reports

Legacy

Timothy James Mcveigh's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Timothy James Mcveigh’s last words?

“I have lived my truth.”

How did Timothy James Mcveigh die?

Timothy James Mcveigh died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.

Were Timothy James Mcveigh’s last words documented?

Timothy McVeigh was executed June 11, 2001. His actual final statement was a handwritten copy of the poem 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley, not 'I have lived my truth.'