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Idaho Officials Pauses Execution for Thomas Eugene Creech Due to Failed IV Line Insertion

Idaho halts the execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech on Wednesday as medical personnel struggle to find a suitable vein for the lethal injection. The delay underscores challenges in the execution process, prompting a reevaluation of protocols.
Missouri Governor Denies Mercy Plea From Man Scheduled To Be Executed for Murdering 6-Year-Old Girl in 2002

Missouri Governor Denies Mercy Plea From Man Scheduled To Be Executed for Murdering 6-Year-Old Girl in 2002

By Paola Hernández
The state of Missouri is proceeding with the execution of Johnny Johnson, the man who murdered a 6-year-old girl in 2002, scheduled for Tuesday.
Missouri Carries Out First Capital Punishment on Transgender Person for 2023

Missouri Transgender Inmate's Haunting Final Words as She's Executed by Lethal Injection After Request for Clemency Denied

By Paola Hernández
Amber McLaughlin, who was convicted of a murder in 2003, was put to death by lethal injection in Missouri on Tuesday.
Missouri Set To Execute Country's First Transgender Convict

Missouri Convict Set to Become First Openly Transgender Woman Executed in U.S.

By Paola Hernández
A Missouri convict is set to become the first openly transgender woman to be executed in the United States unless she is granted clemency.
Lethal Injection Drugs

Doctors Ask States for Death Penalty Drugs to Help Treat COVID-19 Patients

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. doctors and health experts are asking states through an open letter to release certain medicines used for lethal injections to treat COVID-19 patients.

Utah Inches Closer to Executions by Firing Squad After State Senate Approves Bill

By Paola Hernández
Utah's state senate approved a bill that would make firing squads the form of execution if drugs are not available. The state has been using lethal injection as its primary form of execution but, as drugs become scarce, states are looking for alternatives.

Texas Execution Case: Circuit Court of Appeals Grants Stay of Execution for Scott Panetti

By Paola Hernández
Less than eight hours before he was condemned to die by lethal injection, The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has granted Scott Panetti a stay of execution.

Death Penalty Pros and Cons: Missouri Man's Execution to Take Place Unless Court Delays Decision

By Paola Hernández
Man only has several hours to live. Attorneys for a Missouri inmate are trying to persuade courts to delay the execution for their client because of the process of obtaining the lethal drug and the potential for suffering.

Lawmakers in U.S. Considering Death By Firing Squad As Alternative To Lethal Injection For Death Row Inmates

By Paola Hernández
Death by firing squad may seem an antiquated method of execution for prisoners facing the death penalty, but the method may become more mainstream as a number of states across the country consider its adoption.
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