Originally posted by Mignon:
I was just wondering who decides what means the inmate will be exacuted with?
It all depends on what means of execution each state has. For instance, Virginia has both the lethal injection
and the electric chair. If someone is convicted of a crime and sentenced to death, that said individual has the right to choose how he/she wants to be executed. Here's a link that breaks down which states actually have capital punishment, and what means they use:
Methods of Execution
