Good night. The State of Alabama started carrying out the execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith by nitrogenpoxia. Smith was executed for the 1988 capital murder of Elizabeth Dorlene Senate in Colbert County. Please confer with the media witnesses for Smith's last words. Smith was pronounced deceased by physicians at 08:25 PM Central Standard Time. Appear that one Smith was holding his breath as long as he could. Then there's also information out there. He struggled against his restraints a little bit, but there's some involuntary movement and some agnal breathing. So that was all expected and is in the side effects that we've seen or researched on nitrogen apoxyl.

Nothing happened here today is going to bring mom back. Nothing. It's Have a bitter sweet day. We're not going to be jumping around, hooping and hollering hooray and all that. That's not us. But we're glad this day is over. All three of the people involved in this case years ago, we have forgiven him. Not today, but we have in the past. Some people may not believe that. How do you forgive somebody? Well, if we're to be more Christ-like, try to live his teachings and stuff, he forgive the ones on the cross, right? The thief. And if I'm trying to live my life like him, it's my duty and it's weight off my shoulders.

Kenneth Smith made a lengthy final statement. It began with, Tonight, Alabama caused humanity to take a step backward. He continued saying, I'm leaving with love, peace, and light. Thank you for supporting me. Love all of you.

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