Bio

Vernon Lamar Sattiewhite was born on September 1, 1955, in Texas, USA. Information about his early life is limited. He grew up in a challenging environment that included difficult family circumstances. Sattiewhite had a troubled childhood, which may have contributed to his later actions.

As a young adult, Sattiewhite began to encounter legal troubles. He had his first conviction in 1976 for murder, for which he received a five-year sentence. Over the years, he faced several other legal issues, which included a conviction for burglary in 1984. Sattiewhite's life was marked by instability and conflict, which continued into his relationships.

Murder Story

In 1976, Vernon Lamar Sattiewhite committed his first murder. He was charged and sentenced to five years in prison but served only a portion of that time. In 1983, he killed Sandra Sorrell, who was his ex-girlfriend. On the night of her murder, Sandra was walking to school with her boyfriend, Willington Mingo. Sattiewhite approached them and, in a violent act, dragged Sandra away in a headlock. He shot her twice in the head with a .22 caliber pistol.

After the shooting, Sattiewhite attempted to take his own life with the same gun, saying "ain't nobody else gonna have her." However, his suicide attempt failed, and he was apprehended just a block away from the scene of the crime. Following his arrest, Sattiewhite faced legal proceedings that would eventually lead to a decision on his death penalty.

He was convicted of capital murder on December 11, 1986. Sattiewhite's case involved appeals and claims regarding his mental health and the validity of his prosecution. His legal team argued that he was mentally impaired, but these claims were ultimately denied. After years of legal battles, he was executed by lethal injection on August 15, 1995. In his final statement, Sattiewhite expressed hope that the family of Sandra Sorrell found peace.