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Delays in Execution: A Case of Kenneth Eugene Smith
This chapter discusses the case of Kenneth Eugene Smith, a death row inmate whose execution was delayed due to issues with inserting Ivy lines. The chapter explores the challenges of finding suitable veins for lethal injections and the lack of qualified medical professionals willing to participate in executions. The conversation also touches on the dissenting opinion of Justice Sotomayor regarding Smith's execution by nitrogen hypoxia and the constitutional concerns raised by Alabama's execution protocol.