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Andrew Grant DeYoung
- May 12, 1974
- July 21, 2011
- 37 years
- lethal injection
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Andrew Grant DeYoung, 37, American convicted murderer, executed by lethal injection.
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|Andrew Grant DeYoung (May 12, 1974 – July 21, 2011) was an American who was convicted of and executed for the 1993 murder of his parents and sister in the state of Georgia. The state conducted the execution in H-5 of the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison (GDCP) in Jackson, Georgia. DeYoung was 19 when he committed the murders and 37 when he was executed.
He was notable for having his execution videotaped. His lawyers had gained judicial permission for this to gain evidence as to "whether lethal injection caused unnecessary suffering."
Murders and trial
On June 14, 1993 (33 years ago) (1993-06-14), the 19-year-old DeYoung repeatedly stabbed his mother, Kathryn, while she was sleeping. Awakened by her screams, his father Gary DeYoung struggled with Andrew before also being killed. Andrew DeYoung fatally stabbed his 14-year-old sister Sarah in the hallway outside their parents' bedroom. He had assigned an accomplice, David Michael Hagerty, to kill his 16-year-old brother, but the boy escaped through a bedroom window and ran to a neighbor's house for help.
On October 13, 1995, Andrew DeYoung was convicted by a jury of the murders of his parents, Gary and Kathryn DeYoung, and of his sister, Sarah. According to the prosecution, DeYoung killed his family in order to collect an inheritance from their estate, which he had estimated to be worth approximately US$480,000 (equivalent to $1,070,000 in 2025).[citation needed]
Videotaping of execution
DeYoung was the first person in 19 years in the United States to have the execution videotaped and the first in which execution by lethal injection was recorded. The previous videotaped execution had been the gas chamber execution of Robert Alton Harris that took place in California on April 21, 1992. Other states are now considering videotaping executions. There is open discussion concerning whether or not making executions public would sway people to be more for or more against the death penalty.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
Questions drawn from Andrew Grant DeYoung's archived record and the sources above.
1.On what date was Andrew Grant DeYoung born?
- A.October 13, 1995
- B.May 12, 1974correct
- C.July 21, 2011
- D.June 14, 1993
Andrew Grant DeYoung was born on May 12, 1974.
Source: biography header
2.How old was Andrew Grant DeYoung when he committed the murders of his family?
- A.16
- B.37
- C.19correct
- D.14
Andrew Grant DeYoung was 19 years old at the time he committed the murders.
Source: biography header
3.In which city and state was Andrew Grant DeYoung executed?
- A.Jackson, Georgiacorrect
- B.Athens, Georgia
- C.Atlanta, Georgia
- D.Savannah, Georgia
Andrew Grant DeYoung was executed in Jackson, Georgia at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison.
Source: biography header
4.Who was Andrew Grant DeYoung's accomplice during the 1993 murders?
- A.David Michael Hagertycorrect
- B.Kathryn DeYoung
- C.Gary DeYoung
- D.Robert Alton Harris
Andrew Grant DeYoung assigned David Michael Hagerty to assist in the murders.
Source: Murders and trial section
5.What was the estimated value of the inheritance Andrew Grant DeYoung hoped to collect?
- A.$480,000correct
- B.$1,070,000
- C.$1,000,000
- D.$190,000
The prosecution stated that Andrew Grant DeYoung killed his family to collect an inheritance estimated at approximately $480,000.
Source: Murders and trial section
6.What was the name of the sister Andrew Grant DeYoung fatally stabbed?
- A.Rebecca
- B.Kathryn
- C.Emily
- D.Sarahcorrect
Andrew Grant DeYoung fatally stabbed his 14-year-old sister Sarah.
Source: Murders and trial section
7.What happened to the 16-year-old brother of Andrew Grant DeYoung during the attack?
- A.He hid in the basement until police arrived
- B.He was killed by David Michael Hagerty
- C.He was killed by Andrew Grant DeYoung
- D.He escaped through a bedroom windowcorrect
The 16-year-old brother escaped through a bedroom window and sought help from a neighbor.
Source: Murders and trial section
8.On what date was Andrew Grant DeYoung officially convicted of murder?
- A.October 13, 1995correct
- B.July 21, 2011
- C.April 21, 1992
- D.June 14, 1993
Andrew Grant DeYoung was convicted by a jury on October 13, 1995.
Source: Murders and trial section
9.Who was the person whose 1992 execution was the last one to be videotaped before Andrew Grant DeYoung's?
- A.Kathryn DeYoung
- B.Gary DeYoung
- C.David Michael Hagerty
- D.Robert Alton Harriscorrect
Robert Alton Harris was the last person to have his execution videotaped before Andrew Grant DeYoung.
Source: Videotaping of execution section
10.What method of execution was used on Robert Alton Harris?
- A.Gas chambercorrect
- B.Lethal injection
- C.Hanging
- D.Electric chair
The previous videotaped execution of Robert Alton Harris was carried out via the gas chamber.
Source: Videotaping of execution section
11.In which specific facility location was Andrew Grant DeYoung's execution conducted?
- A.Block C
- B.H-1
- C.The solitary ward
- D.H-5correct
The state conducted the execution in H-5 of the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison.
Source: biography header
12.How old was Andrew Grant DeYoung at the time of his execution?
- A.19
- B.40
- C.37correct
- D.25
Andrew Grant DeYoung was 37 years old when he was executed.
Source: biography header
13.What was the name of Andrew Grant DeYoung's mother?
- A.Sarah
- B.Kathryncorrect
- C.Elizabeth
- D.Rebecca
Andrew Grant DeYoung repeatedly stabbed his mother, Kathryn, while she was sleeping.
Source: Murders and trial section
14.Andrew Grant DeYoung was the first person in how many years to have an execution videotaped?
- A.25 years
- B.5 years
- C.10 years
- D.19 yearscorrect
Andrew Grant DeYoung was the first person in 19 years to have an execution videotaped.
Source: Videotaping of execution section
15.What was the date of Andrew Grant DeYoung's death?
- A.October 13, 1995
- B.July 21, 2011correct
- C.May 12, 1974
- D.June 14, 1993
Andrew Grant DeYoung died on July 21, 2011.
Source: biography header
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