Tennessee sets execution dates for four inmates after nearly 24 years of captivity
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06/21/2024, 01:55 PM ET • By Julie Pace

The Tennessee Department of Corrections set execution dates for four inmates, including Oscar Smith, who is serving a sentence of life imprisonment. The department has been monitoring the inmates for nearly 24 years, and they have remained incarcerated.

Smith, who is 60 years old, is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murder in 1997. The department has a 15-year history of monitoring Smith, and he has remained incarcerated despite numerous appeals and court proceedings. Smith is currently residing in a prison in Franklin, Tennessee.

The department’s decision to set execution dates for Smith is a significant step forward in the inmate’s life, as he is nearing the end of his sentence. The inmates are being held in isolation while they wait for their execution.

The department has made this decision after years of monitoring and investigation. Smith has been on a death row since 1997, and the department’s efforts have led to several appeals and court filings.

Smith’s execution is scheduled for a couple of weeks from now, and the department is taking steps to ensure a smooth process. The inmates are being held in isolation until the last day of their sentence, and the department is working to prepare for the execution.

The department has also taken steps to ensure a smooth execution, including setting up a specialized execution facility and providing the necessary equipment. The inmates are being held in isolation until the last day of their sentence and are being held in a facility that is equipped for the execution.

The inmates are being held in isolation until their sentence is over, and the department is working to prepare for the execution. The department is also assessing the inmates’ health and well-being during the execution process.

Overall, the department’s decision to set execution dates for Smith is a positive step forward in his life. The inmates are being held in isolation until their sentence is over, and the department is working to ensure a smooth execution process.

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