Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Velma Barfield’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Velma Barfield, Unknown
Who Was Velma Barfield?
Margie Velma Barfield was an American serial killer who was convicted of one murder but was linked to seven murders in total. She became the first woman in the United States to be executed after the resumption of capital punishment in 1976, and the first since 1962. She was also the first woman to be executed by lethal injection.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Velma Barfield's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Velma Barfield was executed in North Carolina in 1984. Her actual last statement is documented in state records and includes religious content, not 'I have lived my truth.' This is fabricated.
Sources
- archive North Carolina Department of Corrections
- newspaper Contemporary news reports
Legacy
Velma Barfield's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Velma Barfield’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Velma Barfield die?
Velma Barfield died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Velma Barfield’s last words documented?
Velma Barfield was executed in North Carolina in 1984. Her actual last statement is documented in state records and includes religious content, not 'I have lived my truth.' This is fabricated.
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