States can't figure out how to execute inmates, so they're trying something new.
The state of Alabama tried to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith before and failed, so now they're trying something new: nitrogen hypoxia.
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The state of Alabama tried to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith before and failed, so now they're trying something new: nitrogen hypoxia.
As US states search for a new method to put criminals to death, the gas is being used for first time.
As US states search for a new method to put criminals to death, the gas has been used for first time.
As US states search for a new method to put criminals to death, the gas has been used for first time.
Kenneth Smith, who previously survived a botched execution, has one last claim pending in federal court that could still lead to this new attempt being nixed.