John W. Peoples, Jr.

 

 

Age: 48

 

Summary: Alabama man convicted of killing a family of three (Paul and Judy Franklin and their 10-year-old son Paul Franklin, Jr.) and driving off in their vintage sports car in 1983 after he reportedly killed the family over their 1968 red Corvette, which he attempted to sell shortly after stealing it, leading to his arrest.

 

 

Cause of Death: Executed by lethal injection

 

Born: January 9, 1957

 

Died: September 22, 2005

 

Location: Atmore, Alabama