Michael Selsor: Killer, Armed Robber, Mustache Donor

It doesn't happen very often, but once in a while a death row inmate tries to donate all or part of his body after his execution. Some try to donate individual organs while others opt to give their entire body to science. The requests are sometimes denied and sometimes approved; one of the most newsworthy cases involved famed killer Gary Gilmore, whose eyes were used in a cornea transplant after his execution by firing squad.

Now Michael Selsor, due to be executed in Oklahoma tomorrow, has followed that generous tradition. After his lethal injection, Selsor's facial hair will be donated to an anonymous cowboy who has been unable to grow his own mustache. The recipient, who currently sports only a pale, wispy fringe above his upper lip, will finally be able to ride the range with pride after the transplant is completed.