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Inside America’s First Execution By Nitrogen

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Kenny Smith's Execution by Nitrogen Hypoxia

This chapter explores the execution of Kenny Smith using the nitrogen hypoxia method. It discusses the process of wearing a gas mask filled with nitrogen to cut off his oxygen supply, as well as the injustices in Alabama's criminal justice system. The chapter also reflects on the speaker's experience as a minister during the execution and their internal struggle with participating in the process.

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