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How Much Science Is There Behind Lethal Injection?

Recent executions in Arkansas, as well as the decision by Ohio Gov. John Kasich to delay several executions pending a legal review has kept the issue of the death penalty and lethal injection on the minds of many Americans.

Teresa Zimmers has studied the science — or lack thereof — in lethal injections. She’s a molecular biologist and associate professor in the Department of Surgery at Indiana University.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.