Wardlow executed for 1993 Cason murder Wed, 07/15/2020 - 5:00am A Northeast Texas man has been executed for the murder of Carl Cole. Billy Joe Wardlow was convicted of capital ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Wardlow executed for 1993 Cason murder