Kenneth Smith’s Alabama execution raises questions about death penalty practices in the US

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The recent execution of Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Smith has once again brought the controversial topic of the death penalty to the forefront. Smith, 58, showed apparent signs of agony during his execution, casting doubt on the efficacy and humanity of the chosen method of putting human beings to death, nitrogen hypoxia. The unusual and experimental nature of the execution, combined with its previous failed attempt, has raised concerns over the …

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Alabama Inmate Set to be Executed by Nitrogen in Landmark Case Denied by Supreme Court

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – A death row prisoner in Alabama is scheduled to be the first person in the United States to be executed with nitrogen gas, following a legal battle over the method’s constitutionality. Kenneth Smith, convicted of a 1988 murder, was set to be put to death on Thursday after the US Supreme Court rejected his appeal. Smith’s bid to have the nitrogen gas method declared unconstitutional was denied, leading to his impending execution. …

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Alabama Death Row Survivor Shares Nightmares Ahead of New Execution Attempt

Kenneth Smith, an inmate at Holman Correctional Facility in Alabama, is facing a second attempt at execution after surviving a failed lethal injection. Smith, who was originally sentenced to death for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme, is set to be executed by an untested method – nitrogen gas. Smith’s ordeal began in November 2022 when officials attempted to execute him by lethal injection. However, after four hours on the gurney, the execution was called …

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5-Year-Old Killed During Haircut in Bessemer, Alabama; Suspects Arrested

Bessemer, Alabama – A tragic incident unfolded in Bessemer, Alabama, as 5-year-old Brandon Jamal Nation III was fatally shot while getting a haircut at a home. According to reports, the shooter fired multiple shots towards the house, resulting in the tragic death of the young boy and severe injury to the barber, an adult male. The incident took place on Sunday morning, and the local authorities are actively investigating the situation. Nation’s grandmother had taken …

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Alabama Man’s Daughters Eviscerate Him in Court During Sentencing for Ex-Wife’s Murder

MONTGOMERY, Alabama – A man from Alabama has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his ex-wife, following a trial that saw his daughters deliver powerful statements in court. Jason Starr and his brother, Darin, were convicted of murdering Sara Starr, a single mother who had recently gone through a divorce. The couple’s daughters addressed their father’s actions in court last week, before the judge handed down the life sentence to both …

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Off-the-Grid Women Sentenced for College Student’s Murder in Alabama Forest

ASHLAND, Ala. — Two women were sentenced Thursday for their roles in the shooting death of a 22-year-old Florida college student in the Talladega National Forest near Alabama’s Cheaha State Park. Krystal Pinkins and Yasmine Hider, who had been living “off the grid” in the national forest for weeks, were each charged with murder, kidnapping, and robbery, after fatally shooting 22-year-old Adam Simjee of Apopka, Fla during an attempted robbery. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office …

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Alabama Residents Required to Enter Postal Information for Super Purchase

Are you tired of having to enter your state, zip code, and country every time you want to make a purchase online? If so, you’re in luck! A new update to online checkout forms now allows for automatic population of this information based on your IP address. This means that you can save time and hassle when making online purchases, as the form will already have your location information filled in for you. No more …

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Crazy Florida Arrest: Man Found with Parrot – What Happened Next Will Shock You

Washinton County, FL: Timothy Brandon Bowers, a 38-year-old man from Alabama, was arrested on Friday morning in Florida after allegedly admitting to being high. Bowers stated to police that nothing was wrong with him. He said he was just high, and his drug of choice was mushrooms. Bowers is now facing felony drug charges, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported. The incident occurred when a deputy was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked on a street …

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