“The leaders of this state repeatedly invoke the sanctity of life, but today the State put to death a man who was blind and paralyzed on his left side, could not walk, and was in constant pain. They lifted his body onto a gurney and wheeled him to the death chamber. May God have mercy on us all.”

Katherine Dix · said 2026-08-13 · reported 2026-08-13

Katherine Dix criticized state leaders for putting to death a man who was blind and paralyzed, in her statement following the execution.