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HUNTSVILLE, Texas - A Texas man was executed Thursday night for the murder of a 13-month-old who died during an alleged exorcism, the Associated Press has confirmed.

Thursday afternoon, the Supreme Court of the United States denied the convict's appeal to stay the execution.

Blaine Milam executed

The latest:

Milam was declared dead at 6:40 p.m. after his lethal injection, the AP said.

The reporting includes Milam's final words.

What they're saying:

"If any of you would like to see me again, I implore all of you no matter who you are to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and we will meet again," he said from the death chamber gurney. "I love you all. Bring me home, Jesus."

Blaine Milam execution appeal denied

Death row inmate Blaine Milam, a Rusk County nati

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