Execution
Coverage of Execution in the Nexus archive.
- 3 men set for lethal injection on same day in Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma
Three inmates are scheduled for execution using lethal injection on the same day in Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma.
- Tennessee to execute Anthony Hines as attorneys raise concerns over health, execution team
Tennessee is set to execute death row inmate Anthony Darrell Hines on Thursday morning. This planned execution comes less than three months after the state's last failed attempt at an execution. Furthermore, attorneys have raised concerns regarding both his health and the execution team.
- After botched TN execution, protesters call for pause in Thursday's lethal injection
Demonstrators marched to the state capitol Sunday, calling for a pause on the execution of Darrell Hines scheduled for Thursday. This demand came in the wake of a botched execution attempt that occurred previously in May.
- Chino Hills kidnapping-execution suspect seen for first time committing cowardly act in court
A suspect accused of kidnapping a beloved father, which resulted in the man's execution in the trunk of a car, appeared in court and showed visible shame. The incident is described as a cowardly and sinister act.
- Newly discovered witness claims Seattle CHOP killing was ‘an execution’
A third teen in the car during Antonio Mays Jr.'s killing in Seattle CHOP, who was not interviewed by Seattle Police, described the incident as 'an execution.' The podcast 'We Keep Us Safe' has shared new witness accounts about the event.
- Suspects identified, new details released in Chino Hills kidnapping, execution
New details were released in a Chino Hills kidnapping and execution case, identifying both suspects and the victim. The incident resulted in the deaths of the victim and one suspect.
- Mystery around Chino Hills execution of man inside trunk while cops watched deepens as investigators provide update
Investigators are examining a suspect's execution of a Chino Hills man in front of police, who responded with gunfire. The case remains a mystery as authorities provide updates.
- Alabama Plans Inmate’s Execution After Supreme Court Blocked Last Attempt
Alabama plans to execute an inmate after the Supreme Court blocked a previous attempt. The lethal injection chamber at Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama, is referenced in the context of the state's execution process.
- 'I've not done anything wrong': Zack Polanski refuses to apologise for posting photo of T-shirt about Nigel Farage's execution
Zack Polanski refuses to apologize for posting a photo of a T-shirt referencing Nigel Farage's execution. Polanski claims he 'has not done anything wrong' regarding the controversial T-shirt.
- Top North Korean colonel is executed in front of his men who were left 'deeply shaken and with pale faces' after brutal killing
A top North Korean colonel was executed in front of his men, who were described as 'deeply shaken and with pale faces' after the killing.
- Top North Korean colonel is executed in front of his men who were left 'deeply shaken and with pale faces' after brutal killing
A top North Korean colonel was executed in front of his men, who were left deeply shaken and with pale faces after the brutal killing.
- Florida schedules two death row executions on same day for first time in 60 years
Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in over six decades. The state has scheduled dual executions, an event not seen in Florida since more than 60 years ago.
- Tenn. court orders disclosure of execution physician identity in upcoming execution
A Tennessee court ruled that the state must disclose to death row inmate Darrell Hines whether it will use Dr. Mark Fowler in his execution.
- 2 executions scheduled for same day in Florida for the first time in more than 60 years
Florida is set to execute two death row inmates on the same day for the first time in over 60 years, following the lifting of a stay for a former police officer who was scheduled to be executed earlier this year.
- Inmate who killed teenager at New Year's Eve party becomes oldest ever executed in Florida as his final words are revealed
An inmate was executed in Florida for killing a teenager at a New Year's Eve party, becoming the oldest person executed in the state. His final words were revealed before the execution.
- 74-year-old Florida prisoner set to be oldest executed inmate in state’s modern history
Florida is preparing to execute a 74-year-old death row prisoner, who is one of three older inmates scheduled to be executed within a month. The prisoner has been convicted of murder.
- 'Hundreds' of Ukrainian POWs executed by Russia
The article claims that hundreds of Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed by Russia. The report highlights a large-scale execution of captured Ukrainian POWs.
- Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida
Florida is executing three of its oldest death row inmates consecutively, with each inmate older than the previous one.
- How karma finally bit the 'Beast of Chicago': Serial killer who lured victims to 'murder castle' made bizarre request before dying slow 15-minute death at execution after admitting to killing 27
Serial killer known as 'Beast of Chicago' lured victims to a 'murder castle' and made a bizarre request before his execution after admitting to killing 27 people.
- Twisted killer offers up pathetic excuse as he desperately tries to avoid being executed after 39 years on death row
A killer has spent 39 years on death row and is offering a weak excuse to avoid execution. The individual is described as 'twisted' and is making desperate attempts to evade the death penalty.
- Inside America's worst ever execution: Faulty 'old sparky' electric chair made murderer writhe in agony and caused his body to COMBUST in spectacle so horrific that warden now campaigns against death penalty
A faulty electric chair during an execution caused a murderer to suffer severe agony and his body to combust, leading the warden to campaign against the death penalty.
- This humanoid robotics company is going public, but its CEO isn’t promising a robot in your home anytime soon
Agility Robotics is going public via a SPAC, while its CEO has not promised that robots will be in homes soon. The company is focusing on execution rather than chasing high valuations like other humanoid startups.
- Man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife set to be 9th person executed this year in Florida
A man convicted of fatally stabbing his wife decades ago is set to be executed in Florida. He will be the ninth person executed this year in the state.
- 'I married a death row double killer': London single mother tells the full, incredible story of how she wed a Texas convict, then watched his execution
A London single mother recounts marrying a Texas death row double killer and witnessing his execution. The article details her personal story of the relationship and the convict's subsequent execution.
- 'I married a death row double killer': London single mother tells the full, incredible story of how she wed a Texas convict, then watched his execution
A London single mother recounts marrying a Texas death row inmate convicted of double murder and witnessing his execution.
- Russian artist who regularly mocked Putin is shot dead in Poland in 'execution'
A Russian artist known for mocking Putin was shot dead in Poland in what is described as an execution. The incident highlights tensions around political dissent and violence.
- Hegseth: Guantanamo Bay prisoners ‘should have been executed’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that prisoners at Guantanamo Bay should have been executed.
- Pakistanis who gang-raped French tourist in front of her three children after her car ran out of fuel will be executed, court rules
A Pakistani court has ruled that individuals who gang-raped a French tourist in front of her three children after her car ran out of fuel will be executed. The incident occurred when the tourist's vehicle ran out of fuel, leading to the attack.
- Man who killed his girlfriend's baby is set to be Florida's eighth execution of 2026
A man who killed his girlfriend's baby is scheduled to be Florida's eighth execution of 2026. He told investigators he dropped the baby and then panicked, throwing her body into a pond.
- Man who killed his girlfriend’s baby is set to be Florida’s eighth execution of 2026
A 53-year-old Florida man is set to be executed for the murder of his girlfriend’s infant daughter in 1996. This will be Florida’s eighth execution of 2026.
- Pregnant woman who shot and killed another pregnant woman during fight over man faces being EXECUTED
A pregnant woman shot and killed another pregnant woman during a fight over a man and now faces execution.
- Death row prisoner's execution dramatically halted after officials struggle to locate triple-murderer's vein for lethal drugs
A death row prisoner's execution was dramatically halted when officials were unable to locate a suitable vein to administer lethal injection drugs. The incident highlights ongoing challenges and controversies surrounding capital punishment methods in the United States.
- Florida man executed for fatal stabbing of woman and her 4-year-old daughter
A Florida man has been executed for the fatal stabbing of a woman and her 4-year-old daughter. This execution marks Florida's seventh in 2024, continuing the state's record pace of capital punishment.
- Tony Carruthers’ lawyers ask for execution to be stopped, say corrections can’t find vein for IV line
Tony Carruthers' legal team has filed an appeal to stop his execution, citing that corrections officials are unable to locate a vein for the intravenous line required for the lethal injection procedure. The appeal raises concerns about the ability to carry out the death sentence due to technical complications.
- Texas man executed for retired professor's killing
A Texas man who was reportedly intellectually disabled has been executed for the killing of a retired professor. The execution raises questions about capital punishment and the treatment of defendants with cognitive disabilities in the justice system.
- Mother-in-law captured abroad after cold-blooded execution of beauty queen daughter-in-law
A mother-in-law was captured abroad after being linked to the cold-blooded execution of her beauty queen daughter-in-law. The incident highlights a violent family conflict with international implications.
- Did Trump save eight Iranian women from execution?
US President Donald Trump claimed he saved eight Iranian women from execution, but Iran denied the claim. The dispute highlights conflicting narratives between the two countries regarding the issue.
- Trump says 8 Iranian women protesters he asked to be released won't be executed
President Trump claimed on social media that eight Iranian women protesters, who were reportedly going to be executed, will not face execution. CBS News contributor Masih Alinejad provided a reaction to the statement.
- USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew
A USAID whistleblower claims the agency's issues were worse than previously known, with political appointees seeking a quiet drawdown and DOGE demanding an execution. The revelations highlight internal conflicts and potential misconduct.
- Death row inmate Chadwick Willacy who burned Florida mom alive during burglary is executed in front of victim's son
Death row inmate Chadwick Willacy was executed for burning a Florida mother alive during a burglary. The execution occurred in front of the victim's son.