Travis James Mullis put to death in Texas for killing 3-month-old son

Travis James Mullis was executed in Texas for killing his 3-month-old son in 2008. Mullis, who said he had reached a “breaking point” after the baby wouldn’t stop crying, molested, stomped to death, and abandoned his son at a popular tourist destination in Galveston. His execution was the fourth in Texas this year and the 16th in the nation. Mullis’ defense attorney raised concerns about the constitutionality of his sentence. Mullis was executed less than an hour after Missouri executed Marcellus Williams, and five inmates were scheduled for execution within a six-day period. Mullis confessed to the murder to Philadelphia police, attributing his actions to financial troubles and a strained relationship with his girlfriend. Carolyn Entriken, Alijah’s grandmother, described the baby as “extraordinarily beautiful” and cherished the time she spent with him. Mullis’ execution marks the end of a long legal process that began in 2011 when he was convicted of murder. The case raises questions about capital punishment and the justice system’s handling of individuals with mental health issues. The tragic story of Alijah’s short life serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of violence against the innocent.

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