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The State of Texas vs. Melissa

5.420211h 42mRMovieDocumentary

Melissa Lucio was the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in Texas. For ten years she has been awaiting her fate, and now faces her last appeal.

DirectorSabrina Van Tassel
WriterSabrina Van Tassel
ProducersSabrina Van Tassel·Philippe de Bourbon

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Cast · Directed by Sabrina Van Tassel

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Melissa Lucio
Herself

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