Idaho to Retry Execution of Inmate After Botched Attempt

Thomas Creech, Idaho's longest-serving death row inmate, faces a second execution attempt with revised protocols following a failed procedure earlier this year.

Idaho prison officials have scheduled the execution of Thomas Creech for November 13, following a failed attempt in February due to difficulty in finding a suitable vein.
The state has renovated its execution chamber to allow for the insertion of catheters into deeper veins if standard IV access fails, aiming to prevent another botched execution.
Creech's legal team criticizes the decision to proceed without a thorough review of the previous failure, labeling the state's actions as reckless and inhumane.
Creech, convicted of five murders across three states, has been on death row for decades and previously sought clemency with some support from prison staff and a former warden.
Idaho would be the first state to attempt a second execution using the same method after a failed attempt, contrasting with other states that changed methods following similar issues.