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| Autopsy on executed Oklahoma inmate cites IV issue |
| By idahostatejournal.com |
| Published: 06/16/2014 |
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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The team responsible for executing an Oklahoma inmate failed multiple times to insert an intravenous line into his body to deliver lethal drugs, even though the man's veins were in good condition, according to a private autopsy released Friday by attorneys for Oklahoma death row prisoners. After the botched execution of Clayton Lockett, prison officials had said an IV specialist was unable to find suitable veins on his arms, legs or feet. Oklahoma executions typically involve IVs inserted into both arms. A doctor overseeing the April 29 execution suggested tapping a vein in Lockett's groin area, and said Lockett did not receive a full dose of the three lethal drugs after his vein collapsed. But forensic pathologist Dr. Joseph Cohen said his preliminary findings indicate that Lockett had healthy veins, and it appears the execution team tried repeatedly to insert an intravenous line without success, including into deep veins on both sides of Lockett's groin. Read More. |
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