His death sentence remained, but the method of execution had changed since his conviction. ![]() In 1989, William Happ was sentenced to death for the murder and rape of 21-year-old Angie Crowley. Other executions are proceeding, however, and advocates are asking whether the use of new drugs violates the inmates' Eighth Amendment protection from cruel and unusual punishment. The move is raising safety concerns, and in some cases delaying executions. ![]() ![]() With few options, states are turning to new drugs and compounding pharmacies, rather than overseas companies. is facing a shortage of a drug widely used for lethal injections.
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