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What Were Executed Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Michael Dewayne Smith's Final Words?

After two decades, there's some closure for two families

“This is justice for the loss that has caused ripples for generations to come,” said Oklahoma’s Attorney General Gentner Drummond. 

Oklahoma executes Michael Smith despite claims of intellectual disability

Smith maintained his innocence during a clemency hearing last month, insisting: “I didn’t commit these crimes. I didn’t kill these people. I was high on drugs. I don’t even remember getting arrested.”

Oklahoma death row inmate slated for execution Thursday

Death row inmate Michael DeWayne Smith is scheduled to be executed at 10:00 a.m. local time Thursday at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary after his conviction for killing Janet Moore and Sharath Pulluru.

Oklahoma Begins 2024 Executions With Death Of Michael Dewayne Smith

Smith's execution draws attention to the disproportion of capital punishment among Black people, drug users and those with intellectual disabilities.