Thomas Whisenhant was a relatively well mannered child. That is, up until the age of 12. He became violent, and was involved in several smaller crimes. Ultimately, this escalated to something way more sinister.

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Sources:
Thomas Whisenhant | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
Whisenhant v. State :: 1979 :: Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Decisions :: Alabama Case Law :: Alabama Law :: US Law :: Justia
Thomas Whisenhant executed for 1976 kidnapping, rape and murder - al.com
State Seeks Execution Date For Thomas Whisenhant | Alabama Public Radio (apr.org)