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Tennessee Executes Harold Wayne Nichols for 1988 Killing of Karen Pulley

The execution followed Gov. Bill Lee’s clemency denial, with the state’s new pentobarbital protocol still under court challenge.

Florida Executes Richard Barry Randolph, Marking State’s 17th Execution of 2025

Arizona Executes Richard Djerf for 1993 Phoenix Family Murders

Missouri Executes Lance Shockley in 2005 Trooper Murder Case

Florida Executes Victor Tony Jones, Extending Single-Year Record to 13

Alabama Set to Execute Geoffrey Todd West by Nitrogen as Victim’s Son Seeks Clemency

Florida Executes Michael Bernard Bell in 26th U.S. Execution of 2025

Texas Executes Matthew Lee Johnson 13 Years After Setting Store Clerk on Fire