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Buried Truth · October 23 · 11 min

Competent to Die: John Allen Rubio Faces Execution

In October 2026, Texas courts found John Allen Rubio, who was convicted of the 2003 murders of his three young children, competent to face execution. The ruling clears the way for a death warrant to be sought. This episode reports the court's decision soberly and without graphic detail.

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In October 2026, Texas courts found John Allen Rubio, who was convicted of the 2003 murders of his three young children, competent to face execution. The ruling clears the way for a death warrant to be sought. This episode reports the court's decision soberly and without graphic detail.