Texas reporter has covered executions in Texas since the early 1980s . Graczyk stopped counting , did n't have ` ` notches on my gun belt '' Inmates waiting to die have greeted him by name , called to check up on him . Graczyk , a correspondent for The Associated Press , is believed to hold a macabre record . He says he does n't know about the mental toll and has declined treatment .
Texas reporter has covered executions in Texas since the early 1980s . Graczyk stopped counting , did n't have ` ` notches on my gun belt '' Inmates waiting to die have greeted him by name , called to check up on him . He says he does n't know about the mental toll and has declined treatment .