The media was not permitted in until 8:57 p.m., despite the fact that the execution was scheduled to occur by 6 p.m.
The 49-year-old’s arm was reportedly seen moving at around 9:05 p.m., and until approximately 9:12 p.m., there were indications that he was breathing.
Human rights groups assert that it may have been the longest execution in US history since the curtain for witnesses was drawn at 9:18 p.m. and his death was not registered until 9.27 p.m.
“The definition of cruel and unusual punishment is putting a prisoner through three hours of pain and suffering,” said Maya Foa, director of Reprieve US. States cannot keep acting as if the heinous act.
Of lethal injection is compassionate in any way. “This is the latest example of the extreme lengths states will go to hide the brutal reality of lethal injection because they know the public would oppose.
