Alabama executes man using nitrogen gas in controversial method

Carey Dale Grayson, 50, was executed in Alabama using nitrogen gas, marking the state's third use of this controversial method. Grayson, convicted of murdering a hitchhiker in 1994, displayed defiance before his death, cursing at officials and making obscene gestures. Witnesses reported Grayson gasped and shook during the execution, which began around 6:14 PM ET. He was pronounced dead at 6:33 PM. Alabama is the only state using nitrogen gas for executions, a method criticized for its lack of clarity on humane application. Grayson's execution followed a Supreme Court decision denying his request for a stay. His lawyers argued that previous nitrogen executions did not result in a quick death, raising concerns about the method's effectiveness and humanity.