Howdy, partners! Gather 'round the campfire for a tale of Texas troublemakers: The Not-So-Magnificent Seven, as some might call them. These varmints weren't your average jaywalkers – we're talking convicted criminals who done plumb escaped from the clink, causing all sorts of ruckus. But what became of these desperados? Let's sift through the latest gossip, straight from the Lone Star State.
The Great Escape and the Lawman Done Wrong
Back in 2000, these seven scalawags – yes, sir, seven of them – slipped away from the John B. Connally Unit like Houdini on a hot streak. Seems they weren't too keen on spending their days behind bars. Now, these weren't exactly model citizens – they were convicted felons, the worst of the bunch. And to make matters worse, while on the lam, they allegedly gunned down a police officer, Officer Aubrey Wright Hawkins. That there's a crime you don't just get away with, no siree.
Texas Justice: Roundin' Up the Gang
Luckily, these varmints weren't exactly inconspicuous. Thanks to the good folks at America's Most Wanted, they were rounded up one by one – well, six out of seven. Seems one fellow couldn't face the music and decided to check himself out permanently. That leaves us with the remaining six, all sentenced to death for the officer's murder.
How Many Bites of the Dust?
Now here's the question that's been keepin' folks up at night: how many of these outlaws have met their maker? Well, let me tell you, it ain't a simple sum. Out of those six sentenced to death, four have been executed. That's four down, two still waitin' on death row. Looks like justice is movin' slow and steady in Texas, but movin' nonetheless.
So there you have it, folks. The Texas 7 story ain't over yet, but at least some of them have gotten their just desserts. Now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta get myself a nice tall glass of sweet tea – all this talk of justice sure is work up a thirst!
