Alabama Pioneers First Nitrogen Asphyxiation Execution
Alabama executes Kenneth Smith with nitrogen asphyxiation. Governor Ivey defends it as humane, facing rights experts’ opposition. Smith survived a previous botched lethal injection, sparking ethical concerns. In a historic move, the state of Alabama executed convicted murderer Kenneth Smith through nitrogen asphyxiation, marking the first use of this method in the state. Governor Kay … Read more