Supporters of capital punishment also see the impending execution as a symbolic moment.

Shaikh was not told of his impending execution throughout this time "for humanitarian reasons".

The girls then visit their father who signs the papers and comes to peace with his impending execution.

He joked about his impending execution and commented on his keyboard skills: "I'll just have to practice more."

Grimoaldo, meanwhile, is having a crisis of conscience over the impending execution.

There wasn't much to discuss except Gavin's impending execution, which was not an uplifting topic.

"I am going to be thinking about certainly what it's like in heaven," Ms. Tucker said of her impending execution.

Helen Evans, 75, did not let the impending execution impede her daily routine.

"You're right," Archer had said, wincing at the thought of the impending execution.