Oklahoma has carried out the execution of Michael DeWayne Smith on Thursday, marking the state's first execution in 2024 and the 12th since the resumption of capital punishment in 2021. Smith, 41, was convicted for the 2002 double slaying of Janet Moore, 41, and Sharath Pulluru, 22, in separate shootings that occurred in February 2002. Despite maintaining his innocence and claiming a false confession under the influence of PCP, Smith received a lethal injection. His final words before the execution were reported as 'Nah, I'm good'. The execution has sparked discussions on capital punishment, especially considering Smith's claim of innocence and the stress on executioners, with a judge reportedly urging prison staff to 'suck it up' and proceed with the execution.
Oklahoma executes double murderer after he nonchalantly refused right to last words: ‘Nah, I’m good’ https://t.co/YTlbWuy4dH
“Nah, I’m good”: Oklahoma executes Michael Dewayne Smith https://t.co/7Dp1hNiwnD https://t.co/EtSh4gFZ2U
Michael Smith's final 3 words before Oklahoma execution https://t.co/rQzIeCK9ZF https://t.co/ZQrYZDc5NZ
‘Suck it up’: Oklahoma judge has no sympathy for executioner’s stress https://t.co/QHjcFJjmSY
Oklahoma judge told prison staff to 'suck it up' and push ahead with aggressive execution schedule ahead of first lethal injection of 2024 https://t.co/Tjc8YvqYxY https://t.co/u8ZXFj02it
Death row inmate Michael Smith was convicted of murdering two people in 2002. https://t.co/QUHZ4KPtAh
Oklahoma executes double murderer who nonchalantly refused last words: ‘Nah, I’m good’ https://t.co/fyJ1ILizuY https://t.co/nlsgqoqDIS
“Nah, I’m good”: Oklahoma executes Michael Dewayne Smith https://t.co/nx4wAcUEwC https://t.co/Y542AC5GU8
Oklahoma Death Row Inmate's Final Words: 'Nah, I'm Good' https://t.co/TxniHS3hCY
NEW: Oklahoma man executed by lethal injection for double murder https://t.co/FzneF8Khz4
#Oklahoma is preparing to #execute a man for shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago. https://t.co/70iDFEuq1N
Oklahoma is set to carry out its first state execution of 2024: https://t.co/mVvmw50fW5
Oklahoma executes Michael Dewayne Smith, convicted of killing 2 people in 2002 https://t.co/VjEj0LehDH
BREAKING: Oklahoma executes double murderer Michael Dewayne Smith by lethal injection 'I gave a false confession under the influence of PCP...My argument at trial was always that i confessed to something that i was told, not something i did...' Michael Dewayne Smith, 41, was… https://t.co/n3fv6b623b
Oklahoma executes double murderer Michael Dewayne Smith by lethal injection after he begged for clemency because he was so high he didn't remember the shootings https://t.co/MbPkZAxGFD https://t.co/tAuPNAQvaY
Oklahoma executes double murderer Michael Dewayne Smith by lethal injection https://t.co/ArBlMQk9vZ https://t.co/bnmpAqUzZk
Oklahoma executes Michael Smith for 2002 murders even as he maintained innocence https://t.co/2MEKCenXaX
Oklahoma executes man convicted of double slaying in 2002 https://t.co/C2lfCq7NNO
A man convicted of shooting and killing two people in Oklahoma City more than two decades ago was executed Thursday morning. https://t.co/IDbCjKXLmE
Oklahoma Executes Black Death Row Prisoner Michael Dewayne Smith Amid Capital Punishment Concerns https://t.co/l2IcskOjdV
Oklahoma death row inmate slated for execution Thursday https://t.co/NbX84ZJq3b
Oklahoma set to execute death row inmate Michael DeWayne Smith as he maintains his innocence for 2002 murders https://t.co/UM64DOsqRL
Michael Dewayne Smith, 41, is scheduled to receive a lethal injection Thursday after his conviction and death sentence for the slayings of Janet Moore, 41, and Sharath Pulluru, 22, in separate shootings in February 2002. https://t.co/NvsLu7HHDa https://t.co/55zy947wPZ
Michael DeWayne Smith would be the first person executed in Oklahoma this year and the 12th since capital punishment resumed in 2021. https://t.co/hFevzWWvMC
Oklahoma prepares to execute man for 2002 double slaying https://t.co/Y8tRMIr092 https://t.co/gDAryPy3bH