Overnight: 1st Execution of 2026, and He Had A Lot of Last Words
Overnight: 1st Execution of 2026, and He Had A Lot of Last Words  
Podcast: Amy & T.J.
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: Charles Victor Thompson became the first person executed in the United States in 2026.  He's been on death row nearly 30 years in Texas for the murder of his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend.  When asked if he had any final words, Thompson took the opportunity and said more than most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.