Alabama has conducted the second execution in the US using nitrogen gas, a controversial and experimental method. Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was pronounced dead after experiencing convulsions and gasping for air. This execution method involves strapping the individual down and depriving them of oxygen using pure nitrogen. Despite concerns about this method, Alabama proceeded with Miller’s execution for the 1999 murders of three co-workers.
This execution comes amidst a week where five condemned men in five states were executed. The recent execution of Marcellus Williams in Missouri sparked outrage as many believed he was innocent. Miller’s execution was met with a statement from Alabama’s governor, Kay Ivey, calling it justice for the victims.
Miller and another individual, Kenneth Smith, both survived failed attempts at execution by lethal injection before their deaths using nitrogen gas. These incidents highlight the extreme measures some states are willing to take in carrying out the death penalty.
The use of nitrogen gas for executions continues to be a contentious issue, with advocates raising concerns about the inhumane treatment of individuals during the process. Alabama’s decision to use this method underscores the ongoing debate surrounding capital punishment in the United States.
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