Convicted killer Marco Allen Chapman has been executed via Lethal Injection at the Kentucky State Penitentiary at Eddyville. He was pronounced dead at 8:34pm EST.

Chapman had pleaded guilty to the crimes, and said he wanted to die. He made no effort to delay or stop the executions. Opponents of the death penalty did try to stop it, but the courts ruled that since Chapman was competent, he had the right to decide for himself.Chapman is the first Kentuckian executed since 1999.

"Tonight, the state carried out the mandate of the court in a professional and solemn manner. Let there be no question: Mr. Chapman committed a horrible crime, he pled guilty and was repeatedly found competent to make decisions. The state responded by doing its duty. My hope is that the Marksberry family, whose lives were torn apart by Mr. Chapman’s horrifying acts, can find some level of peace and the ability to move forward. I pray for them, and I pray for Mr. Chapman and his family on this difficult day."