💨 Abstract

A Tennessee man, Byron Black, reportedly experienced severe pain during his lethal injection execution. His attorney stated that his implanted defibrillator did not shock him, ruling out one potential cause of his distress. Witnesses observed Black lifting his head, groaning, and expressing pain. Officials are awaiting autopsy results and further records to understand what happened. Black was convicted of a 1988 triple murder. The execution process was complicated by his medical conditions, including dementia and heart failure.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff