After two decades, there's some closure for two families
“This is justice for the loss that has caused ripples for generations to come,” said Oklahoma’s Attorney General Gentner Drummond.
Source: kfor.com
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Oklahoma executes Michael Smith despite claims of intellectual disability
Smith maintained his innocence during a clemency hearing last month, insisting: “I didn’t commit these crimes. I didn’t kill these people. I was high on drugs. I don’t even remember getting arrested.”
Source: wsws.org
Oklahoma Begins 2024 Executions With Death Of Michael Dewayne Smith
Smith's execution draws attention to the disproportion of capital punishment among Black people, drug users and those with intellectual disabilities.
Source: yahoo.com
Michael DeWayne Smith executed in Oklahoma for 2002 murders
Known as 'Hoover Killer,' Smith said he couldn't avoid his gang involvement. "It was one of the biggest regrets of my life, actually."
Source: tulsaworld.com
Oklahoma executes Michael Smith for 2002 murders even as he maintained innocence
An attorney for Smith argued his client was in a PCP-induced haze when he confessed to police
Source: independent.co.uk