article_snippet.sent: the Missouri Department of Corrections Director George A. Lombardi read the following statement from Gov. Jay Nixon: 'Next week marks the observance of Crime Victims’ Rights Week in Missouri, and tonight I ask the people of our state to especially remember Anthony Curtis, murdered by the man whose sentence was carried out tonight. '
article_snippet.sent: Far too often, the names of those who are victims of violent crime, such as Anthony Curtis, are the names that are forgotten. '
article_snippet.sent: Please join us in keeping Anthony Curtis and Anthony Curtis loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.'