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 …