An Alabama killer put to death last month was put through “3 hours of pain and suffering” in what may have been “the longest execution ever,” according to a human rights gro…
“Instead of learning the lessons, Mr James’ execution suggests Alabama officials are using that botched execution as a template,” Reprieve claimed.
“The details of the torture inflicted on Joe James are tragic, but unfortunately no surprise to anyone who has had a client executed in Alabama with lethal injection,” he told The Atlantic. “The protocol states that if the veins are such that intravenous access cannot be provided, the team will perform a central line procedure. Fortunately, this was not necessary and with adequate time, intravenous access was established,” the Alabama Department of Corrections said in a statement at the time.
James Jr. was put to death for the 1994 murder of his then-26-year-old ex-girlfriend Faith Hall — despite desperate attempts by the victim’s family to stop it.
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