Signs of a Psychopath

In the documentary “Now They Lay Me Down – Part 2”, the focus is on death‑row inmate John Hummel. He agrees to grant a final interview only a few weeks before his scheduled execution, providing his last chance to speak about his case.

Now They Lay Me Down – Part 2 is a television programme presented as an episode in a larger series. It follows the format of a documentary‑style installment, focusing on a single, poignant encounter that unfolds in the final days of a condemned individual’s life. The central narrative centres on John Hummel, an inmate on death row, who consents to sit for a last interview only a few weeks before his scheduled execution. The programme records his willingness to speak openly, offering a rare glimpse into the thoughts of someone facing the ultimate penalty. The interview itself is positioned as Hummel’s final opportunity to articulate his perspective before the state carries out the death sentence. By agreeing to the conversation in the weeks leading up to his death, he provides the audience with a direct, unfiltered account of his experience, emotions and reflections as the end of his life draws near. This concluding dialogue forms the core of the episode, encapsulating the gravity of the moment without introducing any additional characters or events.