8 Most Insane ‘Last Meal’ Death Row Requests in Texas

Right now, sitting in a Texas prison cell, is a man named Raymond Riles, and his story is anything but ordinary.

Riles has been on death row longer than anyone else in the entire United States. His stay hasn't been quiet either—back in 1985, Riles set himself on fire, and over the years, he’s had numerous outbursts, including an incident where he attacked a judge. Despite it all, Riles has made it clear that he’s ready for his “last day.”

However, when that day comes, one thing he won’t get to enjoy is the infamous Texas “last meal.” The Lone Star State did away with this long-standing tradition in 2011, and it’s all thanks to an inmate named Russell Brewer. Brewer ordered a massive final meal—enough to feed a small party—and then didn’t eat a single bite of it. His stunt ended the “last meal” requests for all future Texas inmates.

Before Brewer’s actions ruined it for the rest, some inmates had made some truly wild meal requests. Want to know what some of them asked for? There are lists floating around with examples, and let’s just say some of them are pretty out there. You can find some of the strangest last meal requests on Ranker—some of them are sure to make you scratch your head.

If you knew you were about to be executed, would you go out with a massive feast or keep it simple with a more subtle meal?