Collison speaks with a local radio newscaster and a prison spokesperson, both of whom have witnessed more than 100 executions. The managing editor of the local newspaper says that he's coming under increasing pressure from readers and civic leaders not to cover executions because of the negative image they bring to the town. It's a matter of business. Meanwhile, Hogue's attorney's frantically tries to win their client a reprieve based on new evidence, a sworn statement that another man confessed to the crime. Their efforts failed and, after witnessing Hogue's execution, Collison end the day at the Desperado nightclub, just a block from the death house, where Sandy Rose, a middle-aged woman, plays billiards with her son.
People are happy to be here.
I know I am. And I want to welcome you to bein' here.