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How does lethal injection work?
Lethal injection typically involves a sequence of drugs. The first is an anaesthetic to induce unconsciousness, followed by a paralytic to stop breathing, and finally a drug that stops the heart. This method is used in Florida, where William Thompson remains on death row.
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