Tennessee halts man’s execution after being unable to find vein for lethal injection, attorney says
Summary
Tennessee stopped the execution of Tony Carruthers after medical staff could not find a vein for the lethal injection despite trying for an hour. Carruthers was convicted of killing three people in 1994, but no physical evidence tied him to the crimes, and his conviction was based mostly on witness testimony.Key Facts
- Tony Carruthers’ execution was halted because officials could not find a suitable vein for the lethal injection.
- Medical staff set up one IV line but could not place a required backup IV or a central line.
- Carruthers showed signs of pain during attempts to find a vein.
- Problems with finding veins have caused delayed or stopped executions in other states like Idaho and Alabama.
- Carruthers was convicted of kidnapping and murdering three people in Memphis in 1994.
- He represented himself at trial after complaints about his lawyers and threats against them.
- His conviction was based mainly on testimony from people who said they heard him confess, including a paid informant.
- A co-defendant previously sentenced to death was resentenced and released.
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