Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Wanda Jean Allen’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Wanda Jean Allen, Unknown
Who Was Wanda Jean Allen?
Wanda Jean Allen was sentenced to death in 1989 for the murder of Gloria Jean Leathers, 29, her longtime girlfriend, in Oklahoma City. In 2001, Allen was the first black woman to be executed in the United States since 1954. She was the sixth woman to be executed since 1977, after executions resumed in the United States.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Wanda Jean Allen's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Wanda Jean Allen was executed in Oklahoma in 2001. While she made a final statement, credible sources do not confirm this exact quote; similar themes reported.
Sources
- archive Oklahoma Department of Corrections execution records
- newspaper Contemporary news coverage 2001
Legacy
Wanda Jean Allen's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Wanda Jean Allen’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Wanda Jean Allen die?
Wanda Jean Allen died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Wanda Jean Allen’s last words documented?
Wanda Jean Allen was executed in Oklahoma in 2001. While she made a final statement, credible sources do not confirm this exact quote; similar themes reported.
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