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Friday 22nd of April 1983

41 years ago There Was Smoke from Burning Flesh



Robber, kidnapper and murderer John Louis Evans is executed by Yellow Mama at the age of 33 in Holman Correctional Facility, Ross Road, Atmore, Alabama, United States.


After the first jolt of electricity, sparks and flames erupted from the electrode attached to Evans' leg. The electrode then burst from the strap holding it in place and caught on fire. Smoke and sparks came out from under the hood. Two physicians entered the chamber and found a heartbeat. The electrode was reattached to his leg. More smoke and burning flesh. Again doctors found a heartbeat. Ignoring the pleas of Evans' lawyer Russ Canan, a third jolt was applied. The execution took 14 minutes and left Evans' body charred and smoldering.