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The State of Texas vs. Melissa

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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.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2021-09-15

Runtime: 102 mins

Director: Sabrina Van Tassel

Writer: Sabrina Van Tassel

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary

Original title: The State of Texas vs. Melissa

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