Author: Lauren Gill

Behind the Dark Veil of Alabama’s Execution Team Brandon McKenzie, as the leader of Alabama’s execution team, holds a chilling responsibility. His actions on execution nights impact the final moments of prisoners’ lives. This role was given to him even after being accused of violent abuse by a former prisoner, Lawrence Phillips. The injuries inflicted by McKenzie were severe, leading to a federal lawsuit filed by Phillips. In a disturbing incident, McKenzie claimed self-defense despite allegations of unnecessary force. The lawsuit against him proceeded, questioning the motives behind his actions. Shockingly, McKenzie was promoted even after the lawsuit was settled…

Chemical Manufacturer Stops Production of Lethal Drug for Federal Executions An exclusive report revealed that a small Connecticut chemical company, Absolute Standards, has ceased manufacturing pentobarbital, a lethal drug used in federal executions. President John Criscio confirmed in a letter to legislators that production was halted in 2020. The move follows scrutiny over the company’s involvement in supplying drugs for executions. With increasing restrictions from pharmaceutical companies on supplying execution drugs, the Bureau of Prisons faced challenges in obtaining substances like pentobarbital. Absolute Standards’ decision to stop production could impact future executions and has been lauded by anti-death penalty activists.…