Charles Victor Thompson, a Texas man, had previously escaped authorities’ custody while on death row. An hour before the execution, the Supreme Court rejected Thompson’s final appeal, issuing a brief order without any explanation. Additionally, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles declined Thompson’s plea to reduce his execution order to a lesser penalty. The death sentence of Charles Victor Thompson has been carried out in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. — Midwestern Americanist (@TheMidwesternA1) January 29, 2026In a separate report from KHOU 11 (via YouTube), Charles Victor Thompson discussed how he escaped the authorities in 2005 using an ID card and a handcuff key.