Institutional Diet Log // Case Record
Gary Mark Gilmore
Institutional analysis of the 1977 Utah State Prison execution, the end of the capital punishment moratorium, and final meal protocol.

📋 Forensic Case Profile Ledger
Subject:
Gary Mark Gilmore
Offense:
Serial Murder / Robbery
Location:
Utah, USA
Nationality:
American
Incident Date:
1976
Penalty:
Capital Execution
Status:
EXECUTED (1977)
Tactical Note: Gilmore’s execution by firing squad ended a 10-year nationwide moratorium on capital punishment in the United States.

Subject Profile
Gary Mark Gilmore
1940–1977

Case Overview

Gary Mark Gilmore committed two murders during robberies in Utah in 1976: gas station attendant Max Jensen and motel manager Ben Bushnell. His case gained global attention not only due to the brutal nature of the crimes but because he actively fought to waive his appeals, demanding that the state carry out his death sentence.

Gilmore’s eventual execution by firing squad at Utah State Prison on January 17, 1977, marked the first execution in the United States since the Supreme Court reinstated capital punishment in 1976.

FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION: LAST MEAL REQUEST

For his final meal, Gilmore requested a combination of standard prison fare and contraband, which he reportedly consumed before his execution:

  • One hamburger
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • One baked potato
  • Several cups of coffee
  • Three shots of contraband Jack Daniel’s whiskey

Institutional Profile
Facility: Utah State Prison
Jurisdiction: Utah, USA
Method: Firing Squad
Execution Date: January 17, 1977