Execution of Alabama Inmate Using Nitrogen Gas

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Alabama inmate Carey Dale Grayson was executed using nitrogen gas for the 1994 killing of a female hitchhiker. He made obscene gestures before his death. Grayson's execution was controversial due to the method used.

Key Points

  • Carey Dale Grayson was executed using nitrogen gas for the 1994 killing of a female hitchhiker
  • Grayson made obscene gestures before his death
  • Controversy surrounds the use of nitrogen gas as a method of execution

Pros

  • Closure for the victim's family and loved ones
  • Use of alternative execution method due to drug scarcity

Cons

  • Controversial method of execution
  • Issues with the effectiveness of nitrogen gas in causing swift unconsciousness and death