Carey Grayson Scheduled for Nitrogen Gas Execution

Carey Dale Grayson, 50, is set to become the third individual executed by nitrogen gas in the U.S. on Thursday for the brutal 1994 murder of hitchhiker Vickie Deblieux. Grayson was convicted alongside three other teenagers who lured Deblieux under false pretenses, subsequently torturing, killing, and mutilating her body. He is the only one facing execution, as the others were minors at the time of the crime and had their sentences commuted. The use of nitrogen gas for executions has raised concerns, particularly after previous executions where inmates exhibited distressing reactions. Grayson's legal team argues that the method may cause unconstitutional pain, and an appeal is pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. This execution marks Alabama's sixth for the year and has drawn significant media attention due to the nature of the crime and the new execution method.