January 24, 2024
Alabama pushes on with nitrogen hypoxia execution
Alabama pushes on with nitrogen hypoxia execution of death row killer Kenneth Eugene Smith despite expert’s warning about ‘agonizing’ gas that will cause him to thrash against gurney. Kenneth Eugene Smith will be executed tomorrow night in Atmore, Alabama. Experts warned against the nitrogen hypoxia method he asked for. Now, he is asking for a […]
January 24, 2024
First Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution Sets Right to Die Movement back 20 Years
First Nitrogen Hypoxia Execution Sets Right to Die Movement back 20 Years The first planned use of Nitrogen Gas to execute Kenneth Smith at Holman Corrections Centre, Alabama this Thursday has created heightened confusion as to whether this is a ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ or if this untried execution procedure will really provide a planned […]
January 23, 2024
After a Botched Execution Alabama Is Trying an Untested Method
New York Times, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs
After a Botched Execution Alabama Is Trying an Untested Method reports the New York Times. It was Nov. 17, 2022, and Kenneth Smith was lying on a gurney inside Alabama’s execution chamber, his arms and legs strapped down as he waited to be put to death. Mr. Smith, who had been on death row for […]
January 14, 2024
‘This is your Captain Speaking’ by Rob Cane
On Tuesday 16 January, former Exit director Rob Cane, died in Switzerland. It had been a roller-coaster ride for the 87-year old. Read the February 2024 eDeliverance Newsletter – dedicated to Captain Rob Cane. Exit Member Number ‘860’, Rob was a supporter of Exit for over 20 years. A former pilot of the Airbus […]
January 11, 2024
Nitrogen is to be used for Inhumane Execution
Exit Founder & Director, Dr Philip Nitschke, says he is appalled and devastated that Nitrogen is to be used for Inhumane Execution by the State of Alabama in news today that the State has decided to go ahead with the execution of Kenny Smith using nitrogen hypoxia. Having inspected, tried on and assessed the mask […]
January 10, 2024
Australia’s Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US
Australia’s Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US reports Tracey Ferrier at Australian Associated Press. Australia’s Dr Death has taken the stand in defence of a condemned man, warning US officials who botched his first execution could be about to do it again. Kenneth Smith is due to die in Alabama on January 25 […]
January 10, 2024
Australia’s Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US
Australia’s Dr Death fights for condemned killer in US, writes Tracey Ferrier of Australian Associated Press. Australia’s Dr Death has taken the stand in defence of a condemned man, warning US officials who botched his first execution could be about to do it again. Kenneth Smith is due to die in Alabama on January 25 […]
December 28, 2023
Season’s Greetings
Dear Exit Members Thank you for your support during 2023 and we hope you stay with us in 2024. This will be an exceptional year for the organisation as the Sarco will be used for the first time. We kickstart the year with an East coast Australian tour. This workshop begins in Melbourne on 5 […]
