On October 11, 1957, Martin was led to Alabama's electric chair while she held a Bible in her hand. Martin was reportedly calm but quietly weeping at her execution as she recited the 23rd Psalm alongside the prison chaplain.
On October 11, 1957, Martin was taken to Alabama's electric chair with a Bible in her hands. She remained composed and wept softly while reciting Psalm 23 during her execution alongside the prison chaplain.