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What methods do they use?
Globally, the most common execution methods are lethal injection, hanging, shooting, and beheading. Lethal injection is the primary method in the US, including Florida, where William Thompson's execution was cancelled. Other methods like electrocution or gas chambers are now rarely used, even where legally permitted.
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