"I am an innocent man," Kerr declared in his final words, Lyons said.

"Never trust a court-appointed attorney. I am ready, warden... Here we go. Lord Jesus, Jesus."

The 219-pound (99-kilogram) man's last meal request was a hearty one, consisting of meat pizza, fried chicken, lasagna, spaghetti, meat tacos, pork ribs with spicy sauce, deep fried mushrooms with french fries, a cheeseburger, a quiche and ice cream.