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Alabama inmate maintains innocence ahead of execution by nitrogen for 1993 murder

Boyd, on Alabama death row for 30 years, challenges nitrogen gas execution citing innocence and safety concerns, while lawyers seek to halt the controversial method.

  • Anthony Boyd, 53, is scheduled for execution by nitrogen gas on Oct. 23 for a 1993 murder.
  • Boyd stated, "I didn’t kill anybody. I didn’t participate in any killing," insisting on his innocence in the 1993 murder.
  • His lawyers argued he was at a party during the murder, disputing the charges against him.
  • The court acknowledged that deprivation of oxygen for even two minutes causes discomfort and emotional distress.
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Alabama inmate maintains innocence ahead of execution by nitrogen for 1993 murder

An Alabama man scheduled to be executed this month says he did not commit the 1993 murder. Anthony Boyd is scheduled to be executed Oct. 23.

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Alabama Live broke the news in Alabama, United States on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.
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