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The state of Alabama has executed Gregory Hunt by nitrogen hypoxia for the 1988 murder of Karen Lane. A doctor pronounced Hunt to dead at 6:26 p.m. June 10.

Why states are turning to execution methods like firing squads and nitrogen gas Several executions are expected to take place in the United States this week, with two scheduled Tuesday and one ...

The state of Alabama has executed Gregory Hunt by nitrogen hypoxia for the 1988 murder of Karen Lane. A doctor pronounced Hunt to dead at 6:26 p.m. June 10.

On Tuesday, he is expected to be executed via nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama became the first state to ever use the method in the execution of Kenneth Smith, which took about 15 minutes to complete.

Roberts will be executed by nitrogen hypoxia for the capital murder of Annetra Jones. Ivey said she does not plan to grant clemency in Roberts' case. Roberts killed Jones on April 22, 1992.

No state has used nitrogen hypoxia to carry out a death sentence. In 2018, Alabama became the third state — along with Oklahoma and Mississippi — to authorize the use of nitrogen gas to ...

The Alabama attorney general’s office says using nitrogen gas is "painless" and "human," but some doctors and critics are raising doubts.

Painless or inhumane? Nebraska lawmakers debate using nitrogen hypoxia for death penalty Erin Bamer Omaha World-Herald Feb 28, 2024 Feb 28, 2024Updated Apr 5, 2025 0 ...