USA: Missouri Execution shrouded in controversy

This is the fourth execution in 4 months, carried out in that State.

The use of pentobarbital lethal substance is shrouded in controversy because it is not known whether causes suffering to the condemned. "There is Not enough research. It is not known how painful these deaths are, "said David Tushaus professor at Missouri Western University.

The pharmacy of the State of Oklahoma that provided the pentobarbital left to do for you're clueless about the origin of the substance now used and whether it is in accordance with the rules laid down by the authorities in the industry.Taylor was found guilty of in 1989, having kidnapped, raped and murdered a teenage girl who waited for the school bus.

A prisoner of the State of Missouri, in the United States, was executed early Wednesday for kidnapping, rape and murder of a teenage girl who was waiting for a school bus in 1989, according to the AP.

Michael Taylor, 47 years old, was pronounced dead at 12:10 am in State prison of Bonne Terre. Federal courts and the Governor denied last-minute appeals to stay the execution. The detainee's defense team argued that the drug used for the fulfillment of the sentence could cause a lot of pain and suffering to your client.

His parents, and two other relatives, witnessed his execution. There were no signs of stress caused by lethal injection. The Act also was accompanied by his father and two uncles. They didn't want to comment after the execution.

The crime happened in March 22, 1989. Ann Harrison, 15 years, was leaving the school when it was captured by Taylor and a partner, Roderick Nunley. The two put in a car that had been stolen the night before, took her to the home of the mother of Nunley, who also received the death penalty, and raped her in the basement.

Afraid of being recognized, the two used kitchen knives to kill the girl, who was hit ten times, including the neck and chest. The teenager's body was placed in the trunk of a stolen car, abandoned in a neighboring district. Ann Harrison was found the next day.

The crime remained unsolved for about six months, when a reward of $ 10,000 led police to find the pair. The two were arrested and pled guilty for the incident.

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