Bio

Larry Smith was born on August 26, 1955. He was raised in Dallas County, Texas. Details about his early life are limited. There is no public information about his family or childhood.

His actions on February 3, 1978, resulted in the death of another person, marking a crucial point in his life story.

Smith's life eventually ended with his execution by lethal injection on August 22, 1986. He left a final statement expressing love for his mother and urging others to continue their struggles.

Murder Story

Larry Smith committed his crime on February 3, 1978. He entered a Seven-Eleven store in Dallas County, Texas, where Michael Dean Mason was the night manager. At that time, a teenager named Fred Norris was also working at the store. Norris saw Smith enter the store and then proceeded to the frozen food section.

While in the store, Larry Smith put on a ski mask and pointed a gun at Mason. He and another individual demanded that Mason open the safe. Mason informed them that he did not have the keys. The second man took the cash drawer from the counter while Smith stood by Mason. As Mason lay on the floor, Smith fired a shot that struck Mason in the back, causing his death.

Smith was later charged with the murder of Mason. Evidence presented during his trial included testimony from Norris and other details that pointed to Smith as the shooter. Smith did not provide any evidence in his defense. The jury found him guilty, and he was sentenced to death by lethal injection.

After several appeals and attempts to stay his execution, Smith was executed on August 22, 1986. His last statement expressed love for his mother and encouragement for those still on death row to continue their struggles.