Oldest man in Tennessee on death row to face execution tonight

72-year-old Oscar Smith is on death watch at Riverbend Maximum Security Institute.

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[danielc]

Don’t care about the murderer, the victims matter!

[mikeygaming]

I just wish these punishments can happen right after the crime

[syedmammar]

Their victims didn’t choose their last meals.

[JustJenRx]

Who cares which one is more humane?!!! We’re talking about KILLERS!!!

[Mr.paint]

Double execution today

One in Texas, one In Tennessee

[JasonT]

Cruel and unusual but people don't seem to care about the cruel and unusual that their victims died under.

[ericsmith]

THE DEATH PENALTY IS ABOUT JUSTICE FOR THE VICTIMS, AND TO PUNISH THE OFFENDERS!

[rustysmith]

Frankly, when someones sentenced to death, they should get a week to get their affairs in order, then execute. Theres no reason for them to wait years and clog up living space. Convict them, cook them, and cover them.I think 5 a day would reduce prison population quickly and put the actual fear of committing a crime back in their minds. They arent afraid to go to jail again because nothing happens.

[kirbywaite]

Why don't they just use Fentanyl? It's fast and effective and dirt cheap. I suspect some manufacturer is making an exorbitant profit on whatever drug cocktail it supplies to the state under a sweetheart no-bid contract. It would be interesting to know.

[mikemaiocco]

The victim's family have been waiting decades for justice. Thats ridiculous

[Captured-On-Camera-Reviewer]

“No last special privileges such as meals shall be given to death row inmates. 5 different methods of execution will be available as a death penalty.” This what should be in law.

[goldfishninja]

Who cares if they suffer. He have caused huge suffering to the family.

[patbateman]

PPV and all proceeds go to victims family.

[jasonlinton]

Being on death row since 89 is an insult alot of times the murderer out lives the victims familys

[xstorm__shadowx]

To expensive for garbage, rope & a tree is cheap & it can hang many.

Line up the murderers, rapist & Pedos & start removing the trash.

[linadowning]

He’s given rights that he stole from his victims . Murders should lose the right to breathe

[mikestewart]

Who cares if it’s painful, it’s what they deserve!

[blacknbougie]

Why is there a such thing as "cruel & unusual"?? Esp for ppl who commit particularly heinous and unspeakable acts against their victims? I mean THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE AN ACT OF PUNISHMENT ISN'T IT?

[grannyt]

An inmate in SC has chosen a firing squad .

[GrapeApe]

As a nurse who has worked with many many patients in induced comas, sedated for procedures, and with every one of the drugs used in executions all over the country... Lethal injections when done correctly are absolutely painless. The problem lies in not having appropriately trained and licensed medical professionals administering the drugs. Before anyone asks... Yes.