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