Huntsville, Texas, September 26, 2025
News Summary
Blaine Milam was executed in Texas for the horrifying death of 13-month-old Amora Carson. He brutally assaulted the child over a 30-hour period, leading to her tragic demise. Milam claimed his actions were part of an exorcism ritual, a statement that later drew scrutiny. In his final moments, he urged acceptance of Jesus Christ and fell silent as the lethal injection took effect. This marks the fifth execution in Texas in 2025, highlighting the state’s ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment.
Huntsville, Texas – Blaine Milam, 35, was executed via lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, on Thursday at 6:40 p.m. Milam was condemned for the December 2008 death of 13-month-old Amora Carson, which occurred in his trailer in Rusk County, East Texas. Prosecutors stated that Milam brutally assaulted the child over a 30-hour period, involving horrendous acts such as beating her with a hammer, biting, strangling, and mutilating her.
In his final statement, Milam expressed gratitude to supporters and the prison chaplaincy, urging people to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. As the sedative pentobarbital began to take effect at 6:19 p.m., Milam reportedly gasped before falling silent and was pronounced dead shortly after. This execution was significant as it marked one of two carried out on the same evening in the U.S.; the other execution was Geoffrey West in Alabama for a separate crime.
Milam and his then-girlfriend, Jesseca Carson, both aged 18 at the time of the incident, were initially perceived as grieving parents. However, following their actions, Carson later informed investigators that Milam believed Amora was possessed by a demon, which he claimed necessitated the violent actions taken against her as part of an alleged exorcism ritual. Carson was also tried for the murder and subsequently sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for aiding Milam.
An autopsy revealed that Amora had suffered multiple skull fractures, broken limbs, ribs, and numerous bite marks, indicating extensive injuries that made it challenging for a forensic pathologist to determine a specific cause of death. Rusk County District Attorney Micheal Jimerson described the motivations behind Milam’s actions as elusive, indicating that the notion of exorcism might have been a cover-up for their crime.
Milam was the fifth person executed in Texas in 2025, a state known for being one of the busiest for capital punishment. The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Milam’s final appeals just hours before his execution, including arguments about the unreliability of bite mark evidence and claims of intellectual disability. Moreover, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied his request to modify his death sentence.
As of 2025, there have been 33 executions in the U.S., with Florida leading the nation with 12 executions so far this year. Milam’s case serves as a tragic reminder of the extreme violence that can occur and the severe consequences that follow.
FAQ
What was Blaine Milam executed for?
Blaine Milam was executed for the December 2008 death of 13-month-old Amora Carson, in which he brutally assaulted the child over a 30-hour period.
What did Milam claim was the motive behind the actions taken against Amora?
Milam claimed that the violent act was part of an “exorcism” to expel a demon from the child.
Who else was involved in the case alongside Milam?
Jesseca Carson, Milam’s then-girlfriend, was also tried for the murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for aiding Milam.
Key Features of the Case
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Executed Individual | Blaine Milam |
| Victim | 13-month-old Amora Carson |
| Execution Method | Lethal injection |
| Date of Execution | Thursday, 6:40 p.m. |
| Nature of Crime | Brutal assault leading to the death of a child |
| Motivation Claimed | Alleged ‘exorcism’ to expel a demon |
| Co-defendant | Jesseca Carson (sentenced to life in prison) |
| Number of Executions in Texas 2025 | 5 |
| Overall Executions in the U.S. 2025 | 33 |
| Leading State in Executions | Florida (12 executions) |
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