Alabama executes Carey Dale Grayson who requested lavish final meal

Carey Dale Grayson, 50, was executed in Alabama on Thursday, marking the state's third use of nitrogen gas for executions. He requested a lavish final meal, including seafood, tacos, and Mountain Dew, before his death. Grayson was sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of Vickie DeBlieux, whose body was found mutilated. He was the only one of the four involved in the crime to receive a death sentence, as the others were minors at the time. During the execution, Grayson reportedly raised his middle fingers and appeared to speak to witnesses, though his words were inaudible. The execution took about 15 minutes, with Grayson showing signs of distress before he was pronounced dead.