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Nitrogen Hypoxia

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Alabama Executes Gregory Hunt by Nitrogen Gas for 1988 Murder

Critics, including human rights groups alongside the Vatican, argue that nitrogen hypoxia constitutes cruel and unusual punishment.

Louisiana Executes Jessie Hoffman Using Nitrogen Gas in Landmark Case

Alabama Executes Demetrius Frazier Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas Method

Alabama Executes Convicted Murderer Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas Method

Alabama Executes Convicted Killer Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas Method

Alabama Executes Alan Eugene Miller Using Controversial Nitrogen Gas Method

South Carolina Prepares for First Execution in Over a Decade