Well, 'Dead Man Walking' isn't based on real events. It's more of a creative imagining by the author or filmmaker to explore various concepts and emotions.
Actually, 'Dead Man Walking' is not a true story. It's a product of the author's fictional writing, designed to tell an impactful tale that might not have happened in reality.
Another possibility is Draco Malfoy. He was always in a difficult position, being from a Death Eater family but having some doubts. In this fanfiction, he could be in a situation where he's made some bad choices and now feels like he's a 'dead man walking' as he tries to find a way to make amends or escape the consequences. He has to walk a very thin line between life and death, both literally and figuratively in the wizarding world.
The 'dead man walking story' can vary. It might be about a character who has a terminal illness and is literally a 'dead man walking' in the sense that death is inevitable. Or it could be a more metaphorical use, like a person who has lost all hope in life and feels like they are just waiting for the end. It could also be a thriller - type story where a person is being hunted and has very little chance of survival, so they are seen as a 'dead man walking'.
The 'Dead Man Walking' is based on a true story. It's about a nun, Sister Helen Prejean, who becomes a spiritual advisor to a death row inmate, Matthew Poncelet. It shows his journey on death row, his crimes, and how Sister Helen tries to make him face his actions and seek redemption before his execution. It also delves into the complex issues of the death penalty, such as the morality of taking a life, the conditions on death row, and the impact on the families of the victims and the condemned.