News Topic: Lethal Injection

Thursday October 08 2009

Death Row Inmate Executed In Atmore

Max Payne put to death for a 1992 robbery, kidnapping and murder in Cullman, AL more »
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Wednesday March 18 2009

New Mexico Banning The Death Penalty

Gov. Bill Richardson says he will sign a bill that replaces the death penalty with a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. more »
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By The Associated Press
Friday March 13 2009

Death Penalty Repealed?

New Mexico lawmakers vote to repeal the death penalty. Governor will consider signing it. more »
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By Associated Press
Thursday February 12 2009

25 Years On Death Row Will End Tonight

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a stay of execution for Danny Joe Bradley. Bradley will be excuted Thursday after 25 years on Alabama's death row. more »
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By The Associated Press
Monday February 09 2009

Execution Set This Week In Atmore

Danny Joe Bradley is scheduled to die for the rape and murder of his 12-year old stepdaughter in 1983 more »
2:49 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Kentuckygirl: DEW26M… I totally agree with you… 3 Responses »
Thursday July 24 2008

Appeals Court Won’t Stop Thomas Arthur’s Execution

The 11th Circuit of Appeals denied the 66-year-old Alabama death row inmate a stay of execution. Arthur is scheduled to die July 31st for a 1982 murder. more »
12:12 PM
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday July 22 2008

Appeals Court Denies Dale Bishop Again

A Mississippi death row inmate who claims lethal injection is unconstitutional because its too painful will be executed Wednesday evening, barring a reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court. more »
6:35 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by sweetnsour: Well asking Haley Barbour for clemency was a smooth move.  Barbour obviously likes to grant killers a pardon.  He would have had a better chance… 4 Responses »
Monday July 21 2008

Judges OK Mississippi Executions

Federal judges rule that Mississippi's method of lethal injection is constitutional. Death rown inmates filed a lawsuit claiming it was too painful. more »
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By The Associated Press
Tuesday July 15 2008

Lethal Injection Too Painful

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by four Mississippi death row inmates who claimed the state's method of lethal injection is unconstitutional because it could cause pain. more »
6:21 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by mustuknow: Do the crime pay the price.  The State of Mississippi does not put shoplifters on Death Row.  I do believe that while in a controlled enviroment,… 7 Responses »
Monday June 30 2008

Thomas Arthur Execution Set For Next Month

The Alabama Supreme Court has set an execution date of July 31 for Thomas Arthur. He came within a day of execution last December before receiving a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court more »
11:21 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by sherriestone47: Thomas Arthur will be the first inmate to die without a Habeas Corpus Review. The United States Supreme Court just ruled suspected terrorists have a right… view »
Friday June 27 2008

Child Killer’s Execution Still On

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to block next week's execution of Mark Dean Schwab, Florida's first execution since a 2006 moratorium was issued more »
4:10 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by rosepetal: it sure is funny these killers worry about pain and suffering for them, but it never seems to cross their mind about how the victim suffered. kudos to… view »
Wednesday January 30 2008

Death Row Inmate Makes Final Appeal

Alabama Death row inmate James Harvey Callahan has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop his execution, scheduled for tomorrow evening. more »
8:09 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by ronald t: i am sure he was carefull not to hurt the poor girl he raped and murdered and threw in the creek—-hang him—-my feelings—-t—-. 1 Responses »
Friday December 21 2007

Plea for DNA Testing

Exonerated death row inmates ask Gov. Riley to order DNA testing in the Thomas Arthur case. more »
3:52 PM
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By The Assocated Press
Thursday November 29 2007

AG Wants SCOTUS to Deny Stay of Execution

The Alabama attorney general's office is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to deny a stay of execution for convicted murderer Thomas Arthur, who faces lethal injection next week. more »
7:15 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Sherrie Stone: Everyone in the United States should be concerned about this case.  What kind of a country do we live in, where you do not have the right to an attorney… 4 Responses »
Wednesday November 28 2007

Arthur Asks Supreme Court For Stay

Alabama death row inmate Thomas Arthur, scheduled to die December 6th for a 1982 murder, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution. more »
12:13 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by DebMurphree: I have filed a complaint in The Middle District of Alabama (Federal Court) against Governor Bob Riley concerning DNA testing of Thomas Arthur, and also… view »
Tuesday November 27 2007

Are Alabama Executions Cruel & Unusual?

A federal judge has ruled two death row inmates deserve a trial on their lawsuit claiming Alabama's lethal injection procedures are unconstitutionally cruel. more »
6:10 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by ronald t: i am so sorry for these poor boys that only murderd people and stole money,they should have a choice of lethal injection,electricution,hanging or shot… view »
Monday November 26 2007

No DNA Testing for Tommy Arthur

The U.S. Supreme Court today refused to allow an Alabama death row inmate to try to prove his innocence through DNA testing. more »
11:15 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by DebMurphree: In answer to Wayne’s question above…This state steadfastly refuses to do DNA testing BECAUSE THEY ARE AFRAID THEY ARE WRONG.  They would… 2 Responses »
Thursday November 15 2007

Mark Schwab Execution Blocked

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Florida's execution of the convicted child killer. The move was expected as the high court considers the appeals of two Kentucky inmates challenging the same lethal procedure used in Florida. more »
1:49 PM
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By WKRG Staff/Associated Press
Comment by proudestmotherofall: Why are we even the slightest bit concerned about this person wasting our tax dollars, breathing our air, and able to have life.  What chance did… 1 Responses »

Appeals Court: Child Killer Can Be Executed

11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta has ruled the execution of child killer Mark Schwab can proceed tonight. more »
11:10 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by mobilegrl: Take the “pig’ to the slaughter house. He has no right to breathe the same air as our babies. 2 Responses »
Wednesday November 14 2007

Convicted Child Killer’s Execution Halted

A federal court has granted a stay halting the execution of Mark Schwab who was scheduled to die tomorrow for the murder of an 11-year-old boy. more »
4:16 PM
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