Huntsville, Texas, September 28, 2025
News Summary
Blaine Milam was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville, Texas, for the brutal murder of his girlfriend’s 13-month-old daughter, Amora Carson. Prosecutors detailed a horrific 30-hour beating that led to the child’s death in 2008. Milam’s final plea emphasized his faith, while his attorneys unsuccessfully challenged the execution based on discredited evidence and claims of intellectual disability. His case highlights ongoing controversies surrounding capital punishment and the reliability of forensic evidence.
Huntsville, Texas – Blaine Milam, a 35-year-old man, was executed by lethal injection on September 28, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. CDT at the state penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas. Milam was condemned for the murder of his girlfriend’s daughter, Amora Carson, who was only 13 months old at the time of her death in December 2008. The gruesome crime occurred at Milam’s trailer in Rusk County, East Texas.
Prosecutors asserted that Milam savagely beat Amora over a torturous 30-hour period, employing methods such as biting, strangling, and mutilating her. Autopsy findings revealed that Amora suffered multiple skull fractures, broken arms, legs, and ribs, in addition to numerous bite marks. Milam and his then-girlfriend, Jesseca Carson, claimed that the girl’s death was the result of an “exorcism” intended to expel a demon from her body.
In his final statement, Milam emphasized his faith, urging those present to accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. As the lethal dose of pentobarbital was administered, reports state that Milam grunted, gasped once, and then fell silent within two minutes,. His execution marked the fifth this year in Texas, which is often referenced as the busiest state for capital punishment in the U.S.
Milam’s attorneys had sought to block the execution, citing “now-discredited” bite mark evidence and claims of his intellectual disability. However, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Milam’s final appeals just hours prior to the execution, after he had previously been rebuffed by both state and federal courts. In a related case, Jesseca Carson was tried separately for capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in the child’s death.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Milam’s request to commute his death sentence to a lesser penalty. In a broader context, Florida leads the nation in executions in 2025, with a total of 12, and additional executions scheduled. The case raised significant concerns about the reliability of bite mark evidence, which has increasingly been challenged and deemed scientifically unreliable.
Background Context
The case of Blaine Milam has highlighted issues surrounding the use of forensic evidence in criminal trials, particularly concerning bite mark analysis. Historically, bite mark evidence has played a significant role in some convictions but has come under scrutiny as science has progressed. The implications of Milam’s execution continue to spark debates on capital punishment and the efficacy of evidence used in the judicial system.
Execution Summary
- Executed: Blaine Milam
- Date: September 28, 2025
- Method: Lethal injection
- Location: Huntsville, Texas
- Victim: Amora Carson (13 months old)
- Conviction: Capital murder
- Co-defendant: Jesseca Carson, sentenced to life without parole
Current Executions in Texas
With Milam’s execution, Texas continues to be a focal point in discussions about capital punishment, facing both domestic and international scrutiny regarding its practices.
FAQ
What was Blaine Milam executed for?
Blaine Milam was executed for the murder of his girlfriend’s daughter, Amora Carson, who was 13 months old at the time of her death in December 2008.
How did Amora Carson die?
Autopsy findings revealed that Amora suffered multiple skull fractures, broken arms, legs, and ribs, along with numerous bite marks, after being savagely beaten by Milam.
What claims did Milam make about the incident?
Milam claimed that the girl’s death was a result of an “exorcism” intended to expel a demon from her body.
What happened during Milam’s execution?
During the lethal injection process, Milam grunted, gasped once, and then fell silent within two minutes.
How many executions have occurred in Texas in 2025?
Milam’s execution was the fifth this year in Texas.
What evidence did Milam’s attorneys challenge?
Milam’s attorneys challenged the use of “now-discredited” bite mark evidence and claimed of his intellectual disability in an attempt to block the execution.
Key Features of the Case
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Executed Individual | Blaine Milam |
| Execution Date | September 28, 2025 |
| Method of Execution | Lethal Injection |
| Victim | Amora Carson |
| Age of Victim | 13 months |
| Location of Crime | Rusk County, East Texas |
| Co-Defendant | Jesseca Carson |
| Co-Defendant Sentence | Life in prison without parole |
| Evidence Controversy | Bite mark evidence challenged as scientifically unreliable |
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Additional Resources
- Fox 4 News
- Wikipedia: Capital punishment in the United States
- NBC News
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Capital Punishment
- ABC 7 Chicago
- Google Search: Blaine Milam execution
- Fox 8 News
- Google News: Blaine Milam
- Killeen Daily Herald
- Google Scholar: forensic evidence use
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