Criminal

The Job

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Apr 25, 2025
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First Oregon Execution Preparation

  • Frank Thompson had to organize the first execution in Oregon in over 30 years, requiring him to write protocols from scratch.
  • He learned from other states' protocols and even witnessed an execution in San Quentin to prepare.
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Recruiting Execution Team

  • Frank recruited military veterans among his staff to form the execution team, believing their experience with using weapons prepared them emotionally.
  • He prioritized his staff's psychological well-being over other concerns when assembling the execution team.
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Rehearsing Execution Procedures

  • The team rehearsed the execution process repeatedly, including practicing on Frank himself as the inmate.
  • He ensured detachment from emotion during the procedure by extensive rehearsal.
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