On June 26, 2024, at exactly 6:50 p.m., the state of Texas carried out an execution that had been delayed for nearly two decades. But for the family of Bridget Townsend, the date of that execution carried a weight that felt like more than just a coincidence. It was Bridget’s 42nd birthday. Ramiro Gonzales was 18 years old when he took Bridget’s life.