On Thursday, August 13, three men were executed in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama, marking a notable occurrence in the U.S. justice system. This event represents the first time since 2010 that three inmates have been put to death on the same day across the country.
The individuals executed were Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez, Anthony Darrell Hines, and Jeremy Williams. Each man was executed by lethal injection in separate cases, with the executions taking place just hours apart from one another.
This series of executions has reignited discussions about capital punishment and its implications within the United States.
So far in 2026, five states have executed 22 death-row inmates, with at least another dozen executions expected. In 2025, 47 inmates were executed nationwide, the highest annual total since 2009, according to the source. Court records say Cuesta-Rodriguez woke at about 4:30 a.m. and confronted Fisher over accusations of infidelity.
The unusual sequence came as US continue to carry out executions at a higher rate than in recent years. As her daughter watched, he shot Fisher in the right eye. Police were attempting to enter the home when Fisher, still alive, tried to escape. Cuesta-Rodriguez then shot her in the other eye. She later died from her injuries.
His family said he had changed during his years on death row and remained remorseful. Fisher’s daughters chose not to witness the execution and said they would continue to remember their mother while raising their own families around the values she had taught them. Kamarie’s father, Corey Holland, had full custody of his daughter but sometimes allowed her to stay with her mother, according to Edenfield. The family continues to mourn Kamarie, whom her father affectionately called “Princess.”
He was reportedly convinced Fisher was having an affair and stalked her when she was away from home. He later recalled the devastating loss at Williams’ trial. Prosecutors and court records cited by USA TODAY, Cuesta-Rodriguez’s behavior had become increasingly controlling and violent before the killing, according to family members.
Williams Foregoes Defense in Capital Case
In an atypical move during his capital trial, Williams chose not to have his lawyers mount a defense. This decision, made ahead of his 2024 trial, significantly expedited his case through the death-penalty process. After receiving a death sentence, he instructed his legal team not to appeal the verdict. As a result, his case is progressing more swiftly than most capital cases, which often remain entangled in appeals for extended periods, sometimes lasting years or decades.
