Death row inmate made last meal ‘mistake’ before suffering ‘excruciating’ execution

with pentobarbital, the drug used during the federal execution. The condition causes fluid to rapidly flood the lungs and airways, producing sensations many medical experts compare to drowning or suffocation.

Dr. Gail Van Norman said the autopsy findings strongly suggested Purkey was conscious during at least part of the process.

“It is a virtual medical continue reading …

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