Also see: Murdering Mexican Rapist Cries Rights Violation"Mexican-born prisoner executed
HUNTSVILLE -- A Mexican-born condemned prisoner was executed last night for the rape and murder of two teenage girls 15 years ago after a divided US Supreme Court rejected his request for a reprieve. The execution of Jose Medellin, 33, attracted international attention after he asserted he wasn't allowed to consult the Mexican consulate for legal help following his arrest. State officials say he didn't ask to do so until well after he was convicted (AP August 6, 2008)."
