Ala. releases execution by nitrogen hypoxia protocol
According to the protocol "Nitrogen gas will be administered for 15 minutes, or five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer"
View ArticleAla. graduates biggest class of new COs since 2019
Officials cite salary increases for new COs and differential pay as reasons for increased interest in corrections careers
View ArticlePay raises increase Ala. state prison staffing
State DoC commissioner tells lawmakers having enough COs is the key to stopping violence and managing rehabilitation programs
View ArticleAla. inmate protests nitrogen gas execution
Forcing a condemned-to-death inmate to breathe only nitrogen causes hypoxia, which halts bodily functions
View ArticleNew 4,000 inmate Ala. prison to cost more than $1B
In 2021 lawmakers agreed to spend $1.25 billion on two prisons, but rising labor and construction costs are devouring most of the funding
View ArticleCasey White’s unseen letters to Vicky White featured on new '20/20' special
The never-before-seen letters from the inmate to the CO, as well as dash cam and body cam footage, will be featured in the show
View ArticleVicky White armed with service weapon, AR-15, shotgun during Casey White escape
5 new details of the couple's 11-day escape revealed on new episode of “Catch Us If You Can”
View ArticleTree-trimming graduation: Ala. PREP Center prepares inmates for employment
Aligning with high-demand jobs, the initiative carves a new pathway for post-incarceration job and life stability
View ArticleK-9 locates Ala. contraband suspect
After a CO spotted the trespasser, a tracking K-9 led authorities on a 3-mile chase of the suspect
View ArticleJoran van der Sloot confesses to killing Natalee Holloway in 2005
The Dutch national from Aruba was long suspected in the disappearance and death and pleaded guilty to the extortion of Natalee’s mother, Beth
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