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Byron Blacks execution followed Tennessees established protocol, with **observed physiological responses** that align with **known risks of lethal injection**. The ICDs role—if any—was not confirmed by authorities.
For a definitive assessment, **autopsy toxicology and ICD logs would be required**, but those have not been made public.
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### **Appendix: Byron Black Execution Timeline & Context**
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#### **1. Background: Crime & Sentencing**
- **March 28, 1988**: Byron Black murders his ex-girlfriend **Angela Clay** and her two daughters (**Latoya, 9; Lakeisha, 6**) in Nashville, TN.
- **1989**: Convicted and sentenced to death.
- **2023**: Diagnosed with **congestive heart failure**, receives an **implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD)**.
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#### **2. Legal & Medical Pre-Execution Timeline**
| **Date** | **Event** |
|------------------------|----------|
| **July 2025** | TN Supreme Court denies appeal based on **intellectual disability claims** (IQ 57-76). |
| **July 25, 2025** | Davidson County judge orders **ICD deactivation** at Nashville General Hospital. |
| **July 29, 2025** | Hospital refuses, stating **no prior agreement** with the state. |
| **August 4, 2025** | **U.S. Supreme Court denies stay of execution.** Gov. Bill Lee declines to intervene. |
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#### **3. Execution Day Timeline (August 5, 2025)**
| **Time** | **Event** |
|-----------|----------|
| **4:45 PM (Aug 4)** | Last meal served (pizza, donuts, butter pecan ice cream). |
| **10:31 AM** | Execution chamber curtain opens; Black strapped to gurney with IV lines. |
| **10:33 AM** | Black **sighs heavily**, says: **“Its hurting so bad.”** Spiritual advisor responds. |
| **10:36 AM** | Stops moving, appears unconscious. |
| **10:43 AM** | Pronounced dead. |
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#### **4. Post-Execution Developments**
- **Autopsy & ICD Data**: Not released to the public.
- **Victim Family Statement**: Angela Clays sister says, **“I thank God for this day.”**
- **Defense Attorneys Claim**: Kelley Henry alleges **“torture”** due to visible distress, vows to request medical reports.
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#### **5. Context: Tennessees Execution Protocol**
- **Drugs Used**:
1. **Midazolam** (sedative) Often criticized for **failure to induce deep unconsciousness**.
2. **Vecuronium Bromide** (paralytic) Stops breathing; no pain relief.
3. **Potassium Chloride** (KCl) Stops heart; **extremely painful if IV fails**.
- **ICD Complications**: First known case of an execution with an **active defibrillator**.
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#### **6. Comparative Cases**
| **Case** (Year) | **Issue** | **Outcome** |
|------------------------|----------|------------|
| **Clayton Lockett** (2014, OK) | Midazolam failure | Woke up, groaned for 43 minutes before fatal heart attack. |
| **Dennis McGuire** (2014, OH) | KCl pain | Gasped, choked for 26 minutes. |
| **Joe Nathan James Jr.** (2022, AL) | Prolonged execution (3 hrs) | Suspected IV access problems. |
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#### **7. Key Takeaways**
- **Byron Blacks execution** followed Tennessees standard protocol but with an **unprecedented variable (ICD)**.
- **Observed distress** aligns with **known risks of lethal injection**, but ICDs role remains **unconfirmed**.
- **No official data** on sedation depth, ICD activity, or KCl administration quality has been released.
This timeline provides a **neutral, fact-based framework** for understanding the event. For further analysis, **ICD logs and toxicology reports** would be necessary.