Texas man executed for 2001 abduction and killing of 18-year-old woman

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A Texas man who admitted he kidnapped, sexually assaulted and fatally shot an 18-year-old woman in 2001 was executed Wednesday evening.

This image provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows Texas death row inmate Ramiro Gonzales.

As the drug took effect, he took seven breaths, then began sounds like snores. Within less than a minute, all movement had stopped. Authorities said his time of death was 24 minutes after the injection began. In video submitted as part of his clemency request to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, Gonzales admitted responsibility.

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