Ramirez has been a member of the Second Baptist Church in Corpus Christi. Seeking money to buy drugs, Ramirez stabbed Castro 29 times and made off with $1.25 on July 19, 2004, prosecutors said.

Ramirez was sentenced to death in 2008 for the murder of Castro, a father of nine who worked nights at a convenience store in the southern Texas city of Corpus Christi. The state also said that outsiders touching inmates could disrupt intravenous lines, and audible prayer could interfere with officials' ability to monitor for signs of distress. Texas argued that the presence of a pastor in the execution chamber could compromise security. Constitution and a 2000 federal law that requires officials to show a compelling interest to deny a prisoner's religious-based request and to do so using the least restrictive means. The case centered on religious protections under the First Amendment of the U.S. The execution took place seven months after the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 in Ramirez's favor in his case against the state of Texas, which rejected his request for pastoral touch and prayer while he dies. Ramirez in his final words said he had 'regret and remorse' over his deeds and told the Castro family that he hoped his execution would help them find closure. Enter an inmates name, TDCJ number or SID number in the search form and submit. They can also be contacted by fax at (512) 406-5858 or by email at email .us. Box 13401, Capitol Station, Austin, Texas 78711.The office can be reached by phone at (512) 406-5795. Ramirez, 38, was sentenced to death for the fatal stabbing of Pablo Castro in Corpus Christi during a robbery in 2004 that netted him $1.25. TDCJ- Parole Division Ombudsman can be reached by mail at P.O.

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