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Alabama to carry out first nitrogen gas execution. How does it work? » The state plans to use a respirator face mask to replace Kenneth Eugene Smith’s breathing air with pure nitrogen, depriving him of the oxygen needed to stay alive. Tampabay.com

This Pharmacist Said Prisoners Wouldn’t Feel Pain During Lethal Injection. Then Some Shook and Gasped for Air. » A Florida pharmacist serves as an expert witness on behalf of states defending lethal injection protocols, often speaking about a drug that he has no authority to prescribe. His testimony has helped pave the way for executions across the country. Propublica.org

How Nitrogen Executions Could Go Wrong - Oklahoma Watch » Oklahoma officials say that using inhalation of nitrogen to carry out the death penalty will be safe and humane. But uncertainty surrounds the process, including how it will force inmates to inhale the gas and what will happen if they resist. Oklahomawatch.org

After nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama set to give man lethal injection for 2 slayings » Jamie Ray Mills, 50, is scheduled to put to death Thursday evening at a south Alabama prison. Nbcnews.com

Alabama, Mississippi Take Preparatory Steps to Resume Executions » The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information about capital punishment.… Deathpenaltyinfo.org

Months After Nation's 1st Nitrogen Gas Execution, Alabama Gives Man Lethal Injection for 2 Killings » Alabama has executed a man convicted of killing an elderly couple at their home in 2004 Usnews.com

r/news on Reddit: Alabama can proceed with first-ever nitrogen gas execution in U.S., appeals court rules » Posted by u/chowderbrain3000 - 3,196 votes and 669 comments Reddit.com

Months after nation’s 1st nitrogen gas execution, Alabama gives man lethal injection for 2 killings » ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama man received a lethal injection Thursday for the 2004 deaths of an elderly couple who police said were attacked with a hammer, machete and tire tool during a robbery … News10.com