Idaho's Execution of Serial Killer Halted After Failed IV Attempts

The state faces challenges and scrutiny after a rare botched lethal injection attempt.

Idaho halts execution of Thomas Eugene Creech after eight failed attempts to establish an IV line, marking a rare botched lethal injection.
Creech, a 73-year-old serial killer with a history of five murders, was returned to his cell as the state considers next steps.
Medical challenges, including Creech's health conditions and vein accessibility, contributed to the failed execution attempt.
Idaho's Department of Correction faces scrutiny over execution protocols and the secrecy surrounding the lethal injection process.
The botched execution reignites debates over the death penalty and alternative execution methods, including firing squads.