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Byron Black executed for triple murder despite concerns of disabilities, heart device
The state executed Black after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declined requests from attorneys, advocacy groups and even some Republicans to intervene.
Tennessee to execute Byron Black amid heart device, intellectual disability concerns
Byron Black is being executed despite his intellectual disabilities and a heart device that his attorneys said could cause a "torturous" death.
Byron Black Set to Be Executed Despite IQ Concerns
A Nashville jury convicted Byron Black and sentenced him to death in 1989. Now more than 35 years later, he is set to be killed by lethal injection on Tuesday by executioners at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution.
Tennessee executes Byron Black despite heart implant concerns
Tennessee executed death row inmate Byron Black on Tuesday despite raised concerns about his implanted heart device, which could cause a "prolonged and torturous execution."
Cousin of Clay family murder victims on Byron Black execution: 'Today's the day'
Nicoule Davis, cousin of murder victims Lakeisha and Latoya Clay, speaks before the Aug. 5, 2025, execution of Byron Black, who was convicted and sentenced to death for killing Angela Clay and the two young children in 1988.
Byron Black showed signs of distress, said he was in pain, witnesses of execution report
Witnesses said Black groaned on the gurney and attempted to lift his head multiple times as the lethal injection drugs flowed through him.
AP explains what made the execution of Byron Black in Tennessee different from other executions
AP journalist Jonathan Mattise explains what made the execution of Byron Black in Tennessee different from other lethal injection executions. (AP video/Kristin M. Hall)
Tennessee executes inmate despite concerns his heart device would prolong death
Lawyers for Byron Black argued that executing him without deactivating the device would shock him back to life.
Tennessee Man With Heart Implant Executed, Complained Of Pain
A convicted murderer with a heart defibrillator complained that he was in pain while being put to death by lethal injection in the southern US state of Tennessee, according to witnesses to the execution.
Tennessee executes inmate by lethal injection without deactivating his implanted defibrillator
An inmate executed by Tennessee without deactivating his implanted defibrillator said he was hurting badly shortly after the lethal injection began, according to several witnesses.
Tennessee Inmate Reported Intense Pain After Defibrillator Left On During Execution
Byron Black, convicted of killing his girlfriend and her two young daughters, said he was “hurting so bad” while he was given a lethal injection.
One Thing Made This Week’s Execution in Tennessee Particularly Horrific
The jury in his trial concluded that he had been in a jealous rage when he shot them because he thought Clay, whom he had ...
Byron Black had no last words but left message for family, friends with attorney
Byron Black told his attorney he didn't plan to say last words because he has "always been shy." He left with her a message for his family instead.
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Angela Clay defeats Kim Walz in 46th Ward race to succeed retiring Ald ...
Angela Clay won the the open race to succeed retiring Ald. James Cappleman in the North Side 46th Ward, with contender Kim Walz conceding late Tuesday. With 96% of precincts reporting, Clay had ...
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Chicago Election 2023: Angela Clay, Kim Walz vie for Chicago City ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Angela Clay and Kim Walz are vying for votes for the city council seat in Chicago's most diverse ward. Clay is determined to become the 46th Ward's first Black alderman.
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Angela Clay wins in 46th Ward - CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Community activist and Uptown native Angela Clay won the race City Council in the 46th Ward Tuesday night. Clay was facing Kim Walz – a former aide to U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley and ...
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Are Angela Amezcua And Clay Harbour Dating? See The Cute Announcement ...
Clay Harbour Reveals How He Got Set Up With Angela Amezcua After She Left ‘BIP’ Reality TV Sep 5, 2018 5:14 pm By Emy LaCroix ...
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46th Ward alderman election: Angela Clay's background, priorities ...
Please be specific. Angela Clay: In the last two years I recently stepped down as the youngest President of Voice of the People in Uptown, a 50 year old housing non for profit.