[3] On October 1, 2000, Hankins struck 20-year-old half-sister Pearl Sevenstar over the head multiple times with a car jack, killing her.

Afterwards he wrapped her body in a plastic sheet, and stuffed it into the front seat of a car at his father's automotive shop.

[5] In July 2001, Terry was arrested and charged with aggravated assault for beating his roommate Ruthie Bradley.

[6] Hankins was considered the prime suspect in the murders of Tammy and her children, and a warrant was put out for his arrest.

Despite his confession, he pleaded not guilty, claiming the warrant that lead to his arrest was obtained through illegal means since the evidence that was presented was largely just speculation.

[8] In January 2009, with his execution date fast approaching, his lawyers attempted to get the Supreme Court to review the case, but the request was denied.