Prodigal...

 

The Prodigal Son, marble sculpture by Joseph Mozier, c. 1857, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

By all accounts, the Whitakers were a perfect family living in a community outside of Houston, Texas. That was all shattered on Dec. 10, 2003, when the family of four was gunned down as they entered their home. The dad, Kent, survived as did their son, Bart.

The investigation into the shooting revealed an intricate plot and a ruthless conspiracy. The mastermind of the plot is the oldest son Bart.   In 2007 he was tried, convicted,  given the death penalty.

Kent Whitaker[father] has fought to save Bart [son] from being executed.

The day Bart Whitaker was scheduled to die. Bart had a final meal. His father visited the prison for the last time before his scheduled execution.

Then his sentence was commuted to life in prison with no chance for parole for masterminding the fatal shootings of his mother and brother.