Death-row inmate in Alabama writhes in agony during experimental execution
Kenneth Smith’s execution in Alabama on January 2, 2024, drew widespread criticism for the apparent agony he experienced during the process. This incident has once again brought the debate over the death penalty to the forefront, raising questions about the inhumane nature of the execution method and the implications of the death penalty in general. Smith, a death row inmate, was subjected to an experimental method of execution called nitrogen hypoxia, which had never been …