About Charles J. Hearn
Lived 1931 – 2003 (aged 71–72). Charles J. Hearn was a judge.
Charles J. Hearn (March 20, 1931 – April 8, 2003) was a Texas state judge who received press coverage for sending notification of the execution order date to death row inmate Robert Nelson Drew with a signature followed by a smiley. The attorney for the Drew commented, "It's like he's saying, 'Have a nice death,'".
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Who was Charles J. Hearn?
American judge
When was Charles J. Hearn born?
Charles J. Hearn was born in 1931.
When did Charles J. Hearn die?
Charles J. Hearn died on 8 April 2003.
What was Charles J. Hearn's occupation?
Charles J. Hearn was a judge.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles J. Hearn. https://biography.guide/charles-j-hearn/
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