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"Controversy Surrounds Alabama's First Nitrogen Gas Execution: A Detailed Account"

Alabama carried out the nation's first execution using nitrogen gas, with convicted murderer Kenneth Eugene Smith convulsing on a gurney as witnesses, including media and family members, watched. Critics labeled the execution as cruel and experimental, while the state's Attorney General characterized it as a "textbook" execution. Smith's final moments involved thrashing and gasping breaths, with the nitrogen gas flowing for approximately 15 minutes before he was pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m.

via The Associated Press|

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"Controversy Surrounds Alabama's First Nitrogen Gas Execution"

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall defends the state's first nitrogen gas execution, claiming it was "textbook," despite witnesses reporting that the inmate thrashed on the gurney and took longer than expected to become unconscious. The execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who had been on death row for over three decades, lasted roughly 30 minutes. Critics, including media witnesses and human rights experts, have raised concerns about the use of nitrogen hypoxia, while the state plans to continue using this method and assist other states interested in adopting it as an alternative to lethal injection.

via Yahoo News|

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"Controversy Surrounds Alabama's First Nitrogen Gas Execution"

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall defends the state's first nitrogen gas execution, claiming it was "textbook," despite witnesses reporting that the inmate thrashed on the gurney and took longer than expected to become unconscious. The execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith, who had been on death row for over three decades, has drawn criticism from civil rights and religious groups, with concerns raised about potential violations of human rights and the possibility of a torturous death. The use of nitrogen gas as an alternative method for executions is being considered by other states facing challenges with lethal injections.

via NBC News|

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"Alabama's Historic Nitrogen Gas Execution: What Happened and What's Next for the US?"

Alabama carried out its first nitrogen gas execution, with Attorney General Steve Marshall calling it a "proven" method despite criticism. Kenneth Smith, the inmate executed, reportedly experienced convulsions and heavy breathing for about 22 minutes before passing away, contrary to the quick and painless death state officials had described. The method, chosen by Smith himself, is expected to be used in more subsequent executions in the state, with 43 other inmates on death row opting for nitrogen hypoxia.

via ABC News|

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