This is a list of documented last meals by death row prisoners before their executions. This represents the items requested, as reported, but does not in all cases represent what the prisoner actually received.
Europe Germany Name Crime Year Method of execution Requested mealMurder1772Decapitation by swordA glass of water. Brandt was previously offered a feast consisting of three pounds of bratwurst, ten pounds of beef, six pounds of baked carp, twelve pounds of lamb roast, soup, cabbage, bread, an unspecified dessert and eight litres of wine. She rejected the meal; it was instead eaten by officials. Serial murder 1925 Decapitation by guillotine An expensive cigar and a cup of Brazilian coffee.Karl HopfSerial murder1914Sausages, bread and beer. Murder and robbery 1902 Six glasses of beer. Serial murder and rape 1931 Wiener schnitzel, fried potatoes and a bottle of white wine. He requested a second helping and received it.Karl Ludwig SandMurder1820Decapitation by swordGruel.Friedrich SchumannSerial murder1921Decapitation by axeFrikadellen and Teltow turnips.Adolf SeefeldtSerial murder1936Decapitation by guillotineA roast chicken.Ten leaders of Nazi GermanyEach convicted of one or more of: Participation in a common plan or conspiracy for the accomplishment of a crime against peace; Planning, initiating and waging wars of aggression and other crimes against peace; Participating in war crimes; Crimes against humanity.1946HangingSausage and cold cuts, along with potato salad, black bread and tea."War Crimes: Night without Dawn", Time.com, October 28th, 1946
Others Name Crime Country Year Method of execution Requested meal Treason (enlisting help from the German Empire for the Easter Rising) UK 1916 Hanging Sacramental bread. Casement converted to Catholicism before his execution and stated he intended to go "to my death with the body of my God as my last meal." Murder UK 1955 Hanging Scrambled egg. Serial murder France 1854 Decapitation by guillotine Café au lait and a bread roll.Louis XVI High treason France 1793 A pan-fried chicken, some pastries, boiled beef and puréed turnips. He additionally received a dessert consisting of two chicken wings, vegetables, two glasses of wine cut with water, a piece of sponge cake, and a glass of Malaga wine. Serial murder UK 1879 Hanging Eggs and a large amount of salty bacon. He asked for a cup of iced water, but it was denied.Ion PistolMurderSocialist Republic of Romania1987ShootingAn onion omelette.
Asia Indonesia Name Crime Year Method of execution Requested mealD. N. Aidit30 September Movement1965Firing squad (extrajudicial killing by army)Bentoel cigarettes unsympathetically given by an army colonel upon request. Amrozi and Huda bin Abdul Haq Terrorism; involved in the 2002 Bali bombings2008Firing squadRoti canai and chips made from Indian three-leaved yam. The two were brothers and shared the same last meal, which was provided by their family.Freddy BudimanPossession of narcotic drugs2016Homemade meals made by his former mother-in-law: Otak-otak fish cakes, and rendang. and Australian ringleaders of the Bali Nine 2015 KFC. Although Indonesia does not normally grant last meal requests, Sukumaran and Chan were granted their KFC feast via officials.Sekarmadji Maridjan KartosuwiryoRebellion, waging war against Indonesia1962Rendang and rice. He shared the meal with his wife and children, but he personally did not eat it. Imam SamudraTerrorism; involved in the 2002 Bali bombings2008Emping mlinjo, sagon (Javanese coconut cookies), and pepes made from mackerel.Astini SumiasihMurder2005Bread, calamari, and assorted fruits.
Others Name Crime Country/Territory Year Method of execution Requested meal Mass murder; involved in the 2014 Taipei Metro attack Taiwan 2016 Gunshot Bento, consisting of stewed pork, rice and vegetables. Drug trafficking Singapore 1994 Hanging Roast chicken with salad and Coca-Cola on ice, fried eggs and sausages, and a meal of specially-made pea soup with sausages from the Dutch Embassy. Rape of his 10-year-old stepdaughter Philippines 1999 Lethal injection Sardines and dried fish. When the reprieve was announced, he shared the food with relatives who had gathered at the prison. Holocaust perpetrator Israel 1962 Hanging Declined a special meal, instead requesting a bottle of Carmel red wine with the usual prison food of cheese, bread, olives, and tea. He drank about half of the bottle. Murder Malaysia 2001 Hanging Declined a last meal; she was instead given a dinner from KFC. Crimes against humanity Iraq 2006 Hanging The Times states that "he refused their offers of cigarettes and a last meal of chicken." Other sources state Hussein ate his last meal of chicken and rice, and had a cup of hot water with honey. Regardless of the source, whatever Hussein actually had for his last meal is unknown. Terrorism; involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks India 2012 Hanging A tomato along with "jail food", and two cups of masala tea. He also drank four bottles of mineral water. Murder Thailand 2018 Lethal injection Sticky rice with grilled chicken. Terrorism; involved in the 1993 Bombay bombings India 2015 Hanging Declined a special meal; he was given a breakfast of upma, which he did not eat. Murder and rape Thailand 1999 Shooting Plain rice, tofu soup with minced pork, khanom mo kaeng and a bottle of water.Jaime Gómez José, Edgardo Payumo Aquino and Basílio Pineda, Jr.Abduction, raped and assaulted Maggie de la RivaPhilippines1972Electric chairRice, kare-kare, chicken tinola, lobster, crispy pata, lechon, fried lapu lapu, and ice cream. Murder spree Singapore 1996 Hanging A pizza and a cup of hot chocolate.Jimmy Chua Chap Seng Unlawful possession of firearms Malaysia 1989 Hanging Meat and seafood. Drug trafficking Singapore 2023 Hanging Chicken rice, nasi biryani, ice cream soda, and Milo-flavoured sweets, and a bowl of wonton noodles.Hideki TojoJapanese war crimesJapan1948HangingRice, miso soup, and grilled fish.
Canada Name Crime Province Year Method of execution Requested meal and Murder Ontario 1962 Hanging Steak, potatoes, vegetables and pie.
United States Alabama Name Crime Year Method of execution Requested mealJames CobernRobbery1964ElectrocutionFried chicken, French fried potatoes, rolls, milk, coffee and coconut cream pie.Derrick Ryan DearmanMass murder2024Lethal injectionA seafood platter brought to the prison from a local restaurant, consisting of "fried catfish, three fried shrimp, three boiled shrimp, three fried oysters, three onion rings, a deviled crab and two sides".John Louis EvansMurder1983ElectrocutionA shrimp dinner.Demetrius Terrence FrazierMurder2025Nitrogen hypoxiaA beefy five-layer burrito, a chicken chalupa supreme, beef crunchy tacos, chips and dip, and a Mountain Dew, all ordered from Taco Bell. Murder2024Lethal injectionDeclined a last meal, but he accepted a snack of ice cream and Mountain Dew from the prison vending machines.Carey Dale GraysonMurder2024Nitrogen hypoxiaSoft tacos, beef burritos, a tostada, chips and guacamole, and a Mountain Dew Baja Blast, all of which were ordered from local restaurants. Murder 2004 Lethal injection Two fried eggs over-medium, four slices of bacon, sliced tomatoes, fried green tomatoes, pineapple slices with mayonnaise, white bread, a banana and a medium-sized bottle of V8 juice. Murder 2013 Lethal injection Grilled cheese sandwich, turkey bologna and french fries. Serial murder 1957 Electrocution A hamburger, mashed potatoes, cinnamon rolls and coffee.Alan Eugene MillerMass murder2024Nitrogen hypoxiaA hamburger steak, a baked potato and French fries. During his previous failed execution, Miller had meatloaf, chuckwagon steak, American cheese, French fries, apple sauce, mashed potatoes, macaroni, apples and an orange drink.Jamie Ray MillsMurder2024Lethal injectionA seafood platter with three large shrimp, two catfish filets, three oysters, a stuffed crab and onion rings.Walter MoodyMurder2018Declined a special meal, but shared two Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, a bag of chips, two bottles of Dr Pepper, one bag of M&M's and a Hershey bar with almonds with two attorneys and three friends before the execution.John Forrest ParkerMurder2010Fish and chips and iced tea.Domineque RayMurder and rape2019Declined a special meal, but had the regular breakfast meal for that day consisting of eggs, potatoes, two biscuits, jelly, prunes and milk.Matthew ReevesMurder2022Declined a special meal, but asked for a bottle of Sprite before his execution.Kenneth Eugene SmithMurder2024Nitrogen hypoxiaA T-bone steak, eggs, hash browns, and toast slathered in A.1. Sauce. Although Alabama typically provides last meals the afternoon of the execution, Smith's last meal was served at 10 a.m., and he was not permitted to drink any liquids after 4 p.m., two hours before his execution was scheduled to begin. This was done as a precaution to minimize the chance that Smith would vomit into his mask as the gas was being pumped in. During his previous failed execution, Smith ate catfish fillets, baked potato, and cole slaw. Serial murder 2009 Lethal injection Fried chicken, French fries, onion soup and a roll. 1997 Electric chair Steak with fried onions, baked potato, salad and chocolate cake. 2010 Lethal injection Chicken leg quarters, french fries, American cheese, orange drink, coffee and chocolate pudding. Murder 2020 Chicken patty, chicken leg quarter, spinach, sweet potatoes, French fries, cooked apples, two oranges and orange flavored drink. Rape-Murder 2026 Cheese pizza
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