The Execution Of Andrew Allen Cook

Joe Kovac Jr.: BUTTS COUNTY — After hours of waiting, Andrew Allen Cook's execution moved quickly to conclusion late Thursday once the process began.

Cook was guided into the death chamber on the back side of the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center about 10:45 p.m. He was pronounced dead at 11:22.

In his final statement, Cook seemed remorseful.

"I would like to apologize to the victims' families. … I apologize. It was senseless. I'm sorry," he said. "I know y'all cannot forgive me. I'm not going to ask y'all to."