Prison log attributes problem in unprecedented execution delay on Ohio inmate’s past drug useLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A prison log blames a condemned Ohio inmate’s past drug use for problems finding a usable vein during an execution attempt that was stopped Tuesday after an unprecedented two hours. Guards keeping close watch on condemned Ohio inmate after unprecedented execution delayLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A condemned inmate whose execution was stopped because of problems finding a usable vein will remain at the maximum security prison where death row inmates usually are held for a day before being put to death. Ohio governor delays execution after executioners have trouble finding inmate’s veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Problems finding a usable vein during an attempt to execute an Ohio inmate have halted his lethal injection for a week, but one death penalty scholar says possible legal challenges could further delay his return to the death chamber. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland delays inmate’s execution for week after problems finding veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Gov. Ted Strickland ordered a weeklong reprieve for a condemned inmate on Tuesday after the Ohio execution team had problems finding usable veins for the lethal injection even after the inmate joined in the effort and tried to help. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland delays inmate’s execution for 1 week after problems finding veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Gov. Ted Strickland ordered a weeklong reprieve for a condemned inmate on Tuesday after the Ohio execution team had problems finding the inmate’s veins during the lethal injection process. Lawyer: Death temporarily delayed for condemned Ohio man when executioners can’t access veinsLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Executioners struggled to find suitable veins to put a condemned inmate to death Tuesday in a prison scene reminiscent of the problems that delayed executions in 2006 and 2007 and led to changes in Ohio’s lethal injection process. US appeals court refuses to halt Ohio execution of man who raped, killed 14-year-old girlLUCASVILLE, Ohio — A federal appeals court has refused to halt the execution of an Ohio man who raped a 14-year-old girl and stabbed her to death. Preparations for Ohio execution halted pending appeal before full federal appeals courtLUCASVILLE, Ohio — Ohio prison officials have halted execution preparations for a man who raped and stabbed to death a 14-year-old girl pending the results of an appeal before a full federal appeals court. |