An Alabama man convicted of first-degree murder became the first death row inmate to be executed via nitrogen gas on Thursday. Kenneth Eugene Smith‚ who killed Elizabeth Sennett in 1988 in a murder-for-hire plot‚ was declared dead at 8:25 p.m. Thursday after a mask was put over his face which pumped nitrogen gas into his body‚ the Montgomery Advertiser reported. Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey confirmed the execution shortly after Smith‚ 58‚ was declared dead. “After more than 30 years and attempt after attempt to game the system‚ Mr. Smith has answered for his horrendous crimes‚” Ivey said. “The execution was lawfully carried out by nitrogen hypoxia‚ the method previously requested by Mr. Smith as an alternative to lethal injection.” “I pray that Elizabeth Sennett’s family can receive closure after all these years dealing with that great loss‚” Ivey added‚ according to AL.com. Smith was convicted of first-degree murder in 1996 and sentenced to death for his role in the murder-for-hire plot that targeted Sennett‚ the wife of a Church of Christ minister. According to evidence established at trial‚ Charles Sennett hired Billy Gray Williams to kill his wife‚ and Williams paid Smith‚ along with a man named John Forrest Parker‚ $1‚000 to carry out the murder. Smith and Williams drove to the Sennetts’ home when Elizabeth was there alone and attacked her with “their fists and other objects such as a poker‚ walking cane‚ fireplace tongs‚” and a knife‚ according to documents from the trial‚ WVMT 13 reported. The murder investigation immediately focused on Charles Sennett as a suspect‚ and he killed himself just a week after his wife’s slaying. Parker‚ Smith’s accomplice in the murder-for-hire‚ was executed by lethal injection in 2010‚ and Williams‚ who was sentenced to life without parole‚ died in prison in 2020. Smith survived the first attempt to execute him in November of 2022 after prison officials failed to access his veins to start an intravenous line for the lethal injection. After the botched execution attempt‚ the U.S. Supreme Court sided with Smith’s lawyers who requested that he should be allowed to die by nitrogen hypoxia‚ according to AL.com. Smith appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday and Thursday‚ requesting a halt to his execution‚ but the high court denied both attempts. The convicted murderer’s last meal was steak‚ hashbrowns‚ and eggs. CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP Following Smith’s execution‚ his spiritual advisor‚ Rev. Jeff Hood‚ said he was disturbed by Smith’s death via nitrogen gas after witnessing other executions that used lethal injections. “Lethal injection is preferable every single day‚” Hood said‚ adding‚ “What we saw was minutes of someone struggling for his life.” “Kenny Smith was by no means a perfect person‚” said Hood. “We have got to make sure that this never‚ ever‚ happens again.” Sennett’s son Mike said that while Smith’s execution won’t bring his mother back‚ his “evil deeds” had been paid for. “Elizabeth Dorlene Sennett got her justice tonight‚” he said.

In a recent fiery critique that has set the internet ablaze‚ Tucker Carlson delivered a scathing commentary on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The conservative commentator did not hold back as he suggested that Trudeau might consider returning to Cuba‚ a statement that has sparked both controversy and amusement among audiences. The jab at Trudeau’s heritage stems from long-standing rumors regarding his familial ties to the former Cuban dictator‚ Fidel Castro. These rumors are fueled by the historical friendship between Trudeau’s parents and Castro‚ coupled with a perceived physical resemblance between Trudeau and the late Cuban leader. While these claims have never been substantiated‚ they have become fodder for political commentators like Carlson. Tucker Carlson calls Justin Trudeau to state Canada will be Liberated. Let’s pray this happens because all Major Canadian Political Parties are Captured and Corrupt to the core. pic.twitter.com/1lLccScISx — Liz Churchill (@liz_churchill10) January 23‚ 2024 Carlson’s remarks extended beyond Trudeau’s ancestry‚ targeting the Prime Minister’s understanding of cultural practices. He criticized Trudeau for his past actions‚ such as dressing up as Aladdin at an “Arabian Nights-themed” party in 2001‚ suggesting that while Trudeau may don the costumes of other cultures‚ he lacks a genuine comprehension of them. The commentary reached a peak when Carlson humorously proposed that if he ever met Trudeau‚ he would demand an immediate DNA test using a service like 23andMe. This quip played into the narrative of questioning Trudeau’s lineage and underscored the satirical tone of Carlson’s critique. Tucker Carlson just accused Justin Trudeau of being a closeted homosexual Do you agree with him?pic.twitter.com/iIX0CsUAOF — The Pleb Reporter (@truckdriverpleb) January 25‚ 2024 The conservative pundit’s words resonated with many who view Trudeau’s leadership style and policies as problematic. To them‚ Carlson’s statements highlight what they perceive as Trudeau’s performative and superficial approach to governance and cultural sensitivity. Carlson’s call to “liberate Canada” was made ahead of his visit to Calgary‚ Alberta‚ where he left a voicemail for Trudeau’s media line declaring his intentions. This bold move was emblematic of the confrontational style that has become synonymous with Carlson’s brand of commentary. As the dust settles on what some have called the roast of the year‚ it is clear that the exchange has struck a chord with those critical of Trudeau’s administration. Whether one views Carlson’s comments as a mere jest or a pointed political critique‚ they have undoubtedly added fuel to the fire of an ongoing debate about cultural identity‚ heritage‚ and the responsibilities of public figures in representing and respecting diverse backgrounds. The post Tucker Carlson’s Fiery Critique: Trudeau’s Alleged Cuban Roots and Cultural Missteps appeared first on The Conservative Brief.

An 11-year-old is making waves on social media for having the most relatable reaction to getting Taylor Swift tickets. Julie Foley‚ who owns an Etsy site called Mommin’ With the Mouse‚ is winning the Mom of the Year award thanks to the thoughtful gift she gave her son—two tickets to the coveted Era’s Tour. And she’s earning a few extra props for the creative way she delivered the surprise. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julie Foley | Magically-Inspired Accessories (@momminwiththemouse) Julie hid the tickets inside a basic yearly planner and included treasure hunt instructions on the cover that read‚ “Turn to page 115.” When got to the page‚ he saw another note that told him to look behind a Taylor Swift picture. Behind the picture was a Taylor Swift card that contained something small wrapped in tissue paper. As he carefully pulled it open‚ he saw the contents and did what every Swiftie would do. He immediately began to cry tears of joy. “OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD‚” he said between sobs. After inspecting the Taylor Swift tickets to be sure they weren’t too good to be true‚ he stood up and gave his mom “the best hug.” “We’re going‚” Julie cried out. “We’re. Going!” Watch the kid’s priceless reaction below! Share this story with all your favorite Swifties! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post 11-Yr-Old Sobs Tears Of Joy After Unwrapping Taylor Swift Tickets. appeared first on InspireMore.

From beautiful shells to interesting rocks‚ you never know what you’ll find when taking a stroll on a beach. It’s also pretty common to come across aquatic creatures. Still‚ a woman named Cindy is shocked to have discovered a horn shark egg! The unusual casing’s texture makes it appear as though it’s made of glass‚ but it’s actually quite soft. At first‚ Cindy is sure that this poor creature is no longer alive. The odds of survival after being exposed to air‚ especially with the top of the casing no longer fully sealed‚ seems low. But then‚ in taking a closer look‚ Cindy is happily proven wrong. TikTok “When I peaked inside‚ I saw the tiniest shark face looking at me‚” Cindy recalls. “I ran to the water and began to further open the egg‚ still not knowing if it was alive because I wasn’t seeing any movement.” At a distance‚ the horn shark egg doesn’t look like an egg at all. But the spiral shape helps them secure into crevices in the ocean. Inside is an embryo‚ each one containing a single pup. In the video below‚ a woman named Rebecca holds one of these eggs up to the sun‚ giving us a surprisingly clear view of the little one inside. The little one in Rebecca’s video isn’t ready to hatch‚ but that’s not the case for the one Cindy finds! Luckily‚ she gets the egg back in the ocean just in time‚ and the baby shark is doing just fine! Needless to say‚ this is a special moment that Cindy is sure to cherish forever. Watch the shark egg Cindy discovers transform into a baby horn shark in the heartwarming video below. @cindywithasea One of the most beautiful moments I’ve been lucky to share. While tidepooling I came across a horn shark egg exposed to air‚ and also no longer fully sealed on top. I thought a shark had either hatched or unfortunately died to the elements. When I peaked inside‚ I saw the tiniest shark face looking at me. I ran to the water and began to further open the egg‚ still not knowing if it was alive because I wasn’t seeing any movement. After a couple of seconds in the water‚ it began to take some breaths and squirm around #babyshark #tidepooling #tidepoolingadventures #hornshark #sharkegg #catalinaisland #ocean #underwaterworld ♬ Little Life – Cordelia You can find the source of this story’s featured image here! The post Woman Stumbles Across Damaged Shark Egg‚ Is Amazed To Find The Baby Still Alive! appeared first on InspireMore.

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