Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20120122:11:37:00
>> the inmates after january 1st, 1999, have a choice. if they refuse to pick, then by default it went to lethal injection. this is the room where they would be for electrocution. this is where the volts come in and goes through the transform near the machine itself and goes out at 1750 volts. we have this machine set to run in 20 seconds, disengage for 15 seconds and then reenergize for 15 seconds. after that, doctor would come in and examine the condemned to see if there is any signs of life or death. this is the head piece that would be used. if you notice, there is a cable here.