Travis James Mullis is scheduled for execution in Texas for the brutal murder of his 3-month-old son, Alijah, nearly 16 years after the crime. On January 29, 2008, Mullis killed Alijah after reportedly reaching a 'breaking point' due to the baby's cries, leading him to sexually assault and ultimately stomp the infant to death before abandoning the body at Galveston’s Seawall. Mullis's legal journey saw him oscillating between contesting his death sentence and insisting on its prompt execution, with claims of mental illness raised during his trial. Despite his mental health struggles and a troubled upbringing, he was found competent to stand trial and lost his right to appeal in state court. His execution, if carried out, will mark him as the fourth person executed in Texas this year. The case highlights the tragic intersection of violence, mental health issues, and the consequences of familial dysfunction.