Oklahoma puts first inmate to death since 2015, but witness reports he convulsed and vomited during execution - News Summed Up

Oklahoma puts first inmate to death since 2015, but witness reports he convulsed and vomited during execution


The time of death was 4:21 p.m. CT, according to Oklahoma corrections spokesperson Justin Wolf. Before that killing, Grant was serving what amounted to a life sentence for several armed robbery convictions, state corrections records show. "Inmate Grant's execution was carried out in accordance with Oklahoma Department of Corrections' protocols and without complication," Wolf said. A grand jury then reviewed the execution protocol and recommended protocol revisions, including verifying execution drugs at each step and more training for execution team. "ODOC continues to use the approved three drug protocol which has proven humane and effective.


Source: CNN October 29, 2021 19:13 UTC



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