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Inside botched US executions: Methods, failures and scrutiny

The recent botched execution of a woman in Tennessee raises serious concerns about capital punishment methods. Many states in the US utilize lethal injection, but other methods like nitrogen inhalation and firing squads are also authorized. Some executions have been painfully prolonged or poorly executed, leading to public outcry. States often respond to issues by pausing or changing methods, yet transparency remains lacking.

2 Oct 2026 9:11 am