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Last meal of SC inmate revealed in state's first execution in 13 years

He had an amazing last meal.

A South Carolina inmate who died by lethal injection on Friday devoured a hearty multi-course meal before the Palmetto State's first execution in 13 years.

Freddie Owens, 46, killed Greenville supermarket clerk Irene Graves in 1997 when she failed to open a safe during a botched robbery. During the trial, he murdered a county jail inmate – stabbing, burning, choking and stomping Christopher Lee – which led to Owens' death sentence.

The Department of Corrections confirmed to The Post on Saturday that his last meal was served at lunchtime and included two cheeseburgers, fries, a well-done ribeye steak, six chicken wings, two strawberry lemonades and a slice of apple pie.


Booking photo of Freddie Owens.
Freddie Owens enjoyed a hearty multi-course meal before his execution on Friday. South Carolina Department of Justice/AFP via Getty Images

After attempts to stop his execution failed, Owens was executed by lethal injection on Friday night. As he was strapped to the gurney, he reportedly said “goodbye” to his lawyer.

At 6:55 p.m., about 10 minutes later, a doctor declared his death.

This was the first execution in the state in 13 years due to a shortage of available drugs for lethal injection.

By Vanessa

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