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Alabama executes killer of famous Elvis impersonator by lethal injection
Alabama executed a man with a chemical injection Thursday, months after a judge blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas.
Updated on: September 17, 2026 / 7:52 PM EDT / CBS/AP
Jeffery Lee, 49, was pronounced dead at 6:22 p.m. at William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, authorities said.
The execution got underway just after 6 p.m.
"All is well. I just want to say to my family, I love them. To my brothers on life row. I love them," Lee said in his final words.
As the injection began, Lee clenched his fists on the prison gurney. His spiritual adviser held Lee's feet and appeared to pray. Lee closed his eyes and did not appear to open them again.