Alabama Executes Inmates with Drugs in System, Sparking Scrutiny
Derrick Dearman, executed in October 2024, tested positive for methamphetamine, confirming eyewitness accounts of his drug use before death. This revelation is not unique, as at least three other inmates executed since Alabama resumed executions in 2023 also had illegal drugs in their systems. Experts and legal representatives suggest the presence of drugs within the prison system indicates broader issues, including potential staff involvement in smuggling contraband and a general lack of control. In light of this, there is a call for the state to investigate the source of the drugs and take the issue more seriously.
John Q. Hosedrinker