Byron Black, convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two daughters in 1988, has been executed by lethal injection in Tennessee despite claims of intellectual disability and racial bias in sentencing.
In an unprecedented turn of events, Tennessee officials halted the execution of Byron Black after detecting cardiac activity following lethal injection, sparking renewed debate about execution methods.
A devastating incident at Cummins Falls State Park claims the life of a 20-year-old hiker during a dramatic rescue operation after he fell from a significant height.
Kenneth Smith becomes first person executed by nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, sparking intense debate about human rights and execution methods in America.
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivers powerful dissent in Alabama execution case, warning of potential torture as conservative justices allow lethal injection to proceed.
Anthony Boyd becomes second inmate executed using nitrogen hypoxia in Alabama, despite mounting international condemnation and ongoing legal challenges to the controversial method.
Decarlos Brown Jr. could face execution after federal indictment in the brutal kidnapping and murder of 25-year-old mother Sidniea Dubose, whose body was found in remote woodland.
Florida prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Iryna Zarutska, accused of murdering a two-year-old girl in a case that has shocked the nation with its brutality.
The San Francisco Giants are reportedly considering University of Tennessee's championship-winning coach Tony Vitello for their managerial position, signalling a bold new direction for the MLB franchise.
Richard Barry Randolph has been executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, ending a 38-year legal battle that saw multiple appeals and stays of execution.
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in the UK, are launching a fresh bid for a posthumous pardon, arguing her case was marred by injustice and deserves modern reconsideration.
After more than a decade facing execution in Indonesia, British grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has finally returned home to the UK in a dramatic turn of events that concludes one of Britain's most harrowing overseas detention cases.
South Carolina's corrections director Stephen Bryant steps down after investigation reveals he misled courts about execution drugs, throwing state's death penalty protocol into chaos.
Steven Bryant executed for 1994 murder of 24-year-old Tonya Woods, whose blood he kept in vial with 'catch me if you can' note
Richard Djerf's execution in Arizona using pure nitrogen gas sparks international controversy and renewed scrutiny of capital punishment methods in the United States.
Former Tennessee running backs coach Jay Graham has been dismissed from his position following his arrest in a prostitution sting operation, sending shockwaves through college football.
An Australian national has been charged with murder in Bali after his girlfriend's body was discovered stuffed inside a suitcase, potentially facing execution under Indonesia's strict laws.
Three Australian nationals could face firing squad execution in Bali after being charged with premeditated murder following a violent incident at a luxury villa. Indonesian prosecutors confirm capital punishment is being sought.
British national Charles Crawford executed in Mississippi for the brutal 1992 murders of two neighbours, marking a controversial end to decades of legal battles.
Lance Shockley, who publicly rejected COVID-19 vaccination, tragically succumbed to the virus after a rapid health decline, leaving his family devastated and sharing a cautionary tale.
The state of Florida has carried out the execution of Deacon Samuel Smithers for the brutal 1996 murder of escort Angela Crowley. Discover the chilling details of his final hours and the victim's family's long-awaited justice.
A Tennessee district attorney has abruptly resigned after being indicted in connection with a brutal triple homicide case that has rocked the local legal community.
A significant industrial explosion has occurred at a factory in Tennessee, prompting massive emergency response and raising concerns about potential casualties and environmental impact.
A prominent international athlete remains detained in Bali, potentially facing execution after being accused of involvement in a major drug smuggling operation.
The University of Tennessee football program has sparked outrage after social media posts appeared to mock the tragic death of former Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett, drawing widespread condemnation from fans and sports commentators alike.
A devastating explosion at a Tennessee chemical plant has left multiple people dead and injured, with emergency services continuing their response in Bucksnort.
A massive explosion at a manufacturing facility in Bucksnort, Tennessee has left multiple people dead and several others critically injured in what authorities are calling a major industrial disaster.
A massive explosion at a Tennessee bomb manufacturing facility has left multiple workers injured and triggered a major emergency response. The blast at Accurate Energetic Systems sent shockwaves through the local community, with debris scattered across a
American states accelerate death penalty executions with Florida and Texas at the forefront, while Donald Trump advocates for expanded capital punishment.