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Deep Dive: Killing Time (2013)

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Killing Time
Killing Time focuses on the events surrounding the attack on Erin DeLeon in her home in Port Arthur, Texas, on 6 February 1998. The film details the brutal rape of Erin and her cousin Claire DeLeon, as well as the murder of their uncle, fireman Billy Ryman. It sets the stage for the subsequent legal proceedings and the eventual sentencing of Elroy Chester, who was scheduled for execution on 12 June 2013. The documentary examines the emotional impact of Chester's execution on various stakeholders, including the victims' families, prison staff, and journalists present on execution day. By presenting these perspectives, the film provides insight into the wider effects of capital punishment and its effects on those directly and indirectly involved.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Erin DeLeon, survivor of a brutal home invasion.
  • •Find out about Elroy Chester's execution day.
  • •See the emotional impact on victims' families.

Did You Know

•Erin DeLeon was attacked on 6 February 1998 in Port Arthur, Texas.
•Elroy Chester was scheduled for execution on 12 June 2013.
•Chester was convicted for the rape of Erin and Claire DeLeon and the murder of Billy Ryman.

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True crime enthusiastsCapital punishment debatesVictim advocacy