Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton Another Texas death row case marked by official carelessness, negligence, and intransigence By Jordan Smith, Fri., Sept. 9, 2005 ...

Frances Newton was executed Wednesday for the fatal shootings of her husband and two children 18 years ago, becoming the third woman, and first black woman, to be put to death in the state since ...

HUNTSVILLE - Frances Newton, convicted of killing her husband and two children to gain $100,000 in insurance benefits, was executed Wednesday as dozens of death house protesters fervently prayed ...

With the scheduled execution of convicted killer Frances Newton less than four weeks away, supporters of the Harris County woman are increasing their efforts to delay her death. Newton would be ...