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Texas executes death row inmate John Allen Rubio by lethal injection, DA confirms
By Sophia Ramirez
Notorious child killer John Allen Rubio dies by lethal injection
Sophia Ramirez
Sophia Ramirez
Bureau Chief · Brownsville, TX
Sophia Ramirez has over 15 years of experience in journalism, having worked previously as a senior reporter at the Brownsville Herald. She holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and has a passion for community storytelling that brings people together.
More from Sophia →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 12:58 AM · 1 min read
HUNTSVILLE — John Allen Rubio, the father who brutally murdered three children with the help of his common-law wife in Brownsville 23 years ago, was executed via lethal injection Thursday evening. Rubio died at 6:47 p.m. This is a developing story. RELATED READING: John Allen Rubio scheduled for Thursday execution The post Notorious child killer John Allen Rubio dies by lethal injection appeared first on MyRGV.com.
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