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The State of Texas vs. Melissa
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The State of Texas vs. Melissa

2021-09-15 · 102 min · ★ 5.4

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Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.

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Sabrina Van Tassel
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Melissa LucioHerself

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