State spends 2 hours trying to execute man after 18 failed IV attempts, even striking bone with the needle. Court rules they can try again, but COVID got there first

State spends 2 hours trying to execute man after 18 failed IV attempts, even striking bone with the needle. Court rules they can try again, but COVID got there first

Romell Broom passed away on December 28, 2020, while on Ohio’s death row. He died from what officials believe was COVID-19. He was 64 years old and had been waiting for his execution for over 30 years. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction said his death was likely related to the virus, but they were still waiting for the final death certificate to confirm it. Back in 1985, Broom was found guilty of kidnapping, raping, and killing…