Yes, there have been instances where inmates on death row have struggled or fought back during their executions. Some have attempted to resist physically, while others have protested vocally or through legal means right up until their execution. These actions can stem from fear, disbelief in the process, or a desire to make a statement about their innocence or the justice system itself. Such events often highlight the emotional and psychological turmoil surrounding the death penalty.
If the initial attempt to execute an inmate is "botched," they will try again until they succeed. There is no reprieve from death once the process has begun.
No... he said he didn't want anybody to see him get shot.
No, it is not standard practice to pack a death row inmate's rectum with cotton before execution. This misconception may stem from concerns about the potential for bodily functions during the execution process. However, protocols vary by state and method of execution, and such practices are not officially documented.
Once you have the place to do it, and you've gone through all the appeals and legal process a death row inmate is entitled to, the execution itself costs very little - just a few bullets any prison already has in its arms room.
If they are found to be innocent after execution, then the family of the deceased may be entitled to compensation. If the inmate is still alive they are immediately released and are given a small amount of compensation.
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Yes, Arizona does have the electric chair as a method of execution, but it is not the primary method. Lethal injection is the preferred method, and the electric chair is used only if the inmate chooses it or if lethal injection is unavailable. Arizona's death penalty laws allow for the electric chair as an option since the state's execution protocols were last updated.
Prisons will only notify an inmate's family in the event of death or injury serious enough to incapacitate him.