Rise to the moment of truth Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Tag: EXECUTION

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ADOC commissioner John Hamm: Nitrogen hypoxia protocol should be complete by end of 2023

The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) is planning on having nitrogen gas ready to use for executions by the end of 2023.

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Airgas: Death penalty ‘not consistent’ with company values, will not supply gas for Alabama executions

A prominent Pennsylvania-based gas supplier says it won’t be helping the Alabama Department of Corrections execute death-row inmates by nitrogen hypoxia.

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AG Marshall: No moratorium on capital punishment in Alabama — Condemns those sympathizing with killers

Alabama Attorney General (AG) Steve Marshall is letting Alabamians know there is no moratorium on executions in the state during the investigation into the Alabama Department of Investigations’ (ADOC) execution process.

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Attorneys claim Kenneth Eugene Smith suffered 'pain and torture' in botched execution

The drama surrounding Alabama’s ongoing issues with the death penalty continues to unfold, as lawyers for the most recently failed execution describe “torture” in the botched attempt.

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Ivey calls for temporary halt to executions in Alabama — Says 'criminals hijacking the system'

Governor Kay Ivey called for a halt on all executions after a rash of unsuccessful lethal injections has presented a dim view of the state's protocols.

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Federal judge orders Alabama to secure all evidence from failed Miller execution

A federal judge has ordered the state of Alabama to preserve records, supplies, and other evidence from a failed execution that was called off after officials struggled to find a vein.

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Alabama could be ready for new 'gas' method of execution by next week

State officials said this week nitrogen hypoxia method for executions could be ready for the next execution, which is scheduled for Sept. 22.

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Alabama man convicted in 1994 murder executed by lethal injection

An Alabama man was put to death by lethal injection on Thursday, July 28.

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Alabama to see second execution of the year

The Alabama Supreme Court has scheduled the state’s second execution of the year for a man convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend after breaking into her home.

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Alabama executes man who murdered good Samaritan in 1996

The state of Alabama carried out the execution of a man at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility late Thursday night.   Matthew...

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Alabama inmate, who survived botched execution in 2018, dies

By Craig Monger An Alabama inmate, who survived a botched execution in 2018, has died from cancer-related complications.    Doyle Hamm...

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Man convicted in kidnapping, slaying of Alabama woman executed

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor The man convicted in the 1991 kidnapping and murder of a Trussville, Alabama woman has been executed....

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Execution set for man convicted in kidnapping, slaying of Alabama woman

By Erica Thomas, Managing EditorThe man convicted in the 1991 kidnapping and murder of a Trussville, Alabama woman is set to be put...