Andrew Lee Jones
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Andrew Lee Jones was an American executed for murder. He was tried, convicted, and executed in the electric chair in Louisiana for the murder of the 11-year-old daughter of his ex-girlfriend. After th
Louisiana State Penitentiary, where Jones was confined and executed
Buddy Roemer
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Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III was an American politician, investor, and banker who served as the 52nd governor of Louisiana from 1988 to 1992, and as a member of the United States House of Represen
Andrew Lee Jones
…but it didn't take effect until September 15. The Louisiana Board of Pardons had voted to recommend a stay of execution of Jones. However, Governor Buddy Roemer refused to delay the execution, citing the nature of the crime and his prior convictions. "This man's justice day has arrived. He kidnapped, molested…
Roemer in 2011
Roemer during his tenure in Congress
Roemer speaking at a John McCain presidential rally in Louisiana, June 2008
Roemer speaking at a Reform Party campaign in New Jersey, December 2011