Indiana Executes Convicted Murderer Joseph Corcoran

Joseph Corcoran, a 49-year-old convicted murderer, was executed in Indiana early Wednesday morning, marking the state's first execution in 15 years. Corcoran was sentenced to death for the 1997 murders of his brother, sister's fiancé, and two friends, which he committed after learning he would have to move out due to his sister's impending marriage. Before his execution, he chillingly stated, 'Not really. Let's get this over with,' when asked for any final words. His last meal was Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and the execution took approximately eight minutes. Witnesses included family members and a reporter, although no media were allowed to observe the execution directly. The execution utilized a one-drug method with pentobarbital, differing from previous multi-drug protocols used in the state.