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This undated photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows death row inmate Carlos Ayestas. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday, April 3, 2017, to consider the appeal of Ayestas, who is on Texas death row and attorneys contend had poor legal help at his trial and in earlier stages of his appeals. Ayestas, 47, was condemned for beating and strangling a Houston woman during a robbery at her home more than 20 years ago. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP)

This undated photo provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice shows death row inmate Carlos Ayestas. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday, April 3, 2017, to consider the appeal of Ayestas, who is on Texas death row and attorneys contend had poor legal help at his trial and in earlier stages of his appeals. Ayestas, 47, was condemned for beating and strangling a Houston woman during a robbery at her home more than 20 years ago. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP)

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