Fallin: ‘Frustrated’ Over Death Penalty Foul Ups, Puts Future Procedures In Question
Oklahoma governor says future of death penalty uncertain after mix-ups
by Rick Green
There have been so many problems in carrying out executions in Oklahoma that it’s hard to say whether the death penalty can continue in this state, Gov. Mary Fallin said Thursday.
“Can’t answer that question yet,” she said, “but it certainly is not helpful to us having the death penalty in Oklahoma.”
An improperly set intravenous line slowed the death of one man, the wrong drug was given to another and a third execution was called off at the last minute because of the same drug mistake.
“Sure I’m frustrated, absolutely,” Fallin said.