Journalism is as dead as this executed killer!

Opinion by Bill Russo

Journalism is as dead as the convict killed today (Thursday, August 25, 2022) by Oklahoma. He was the first of 25 convicted killers the state plans to terminate between now and 2024.

The story of the execution that was written and distributed by Metro news said, "Coddington was placed on death row after he beat 73-year-old Albert Hale to death with a hammer in 1997. He was 24-years-old at the time and battling a severe drug and alcohol addiction."

Please note that the writer of the news item said, "He was 24-years-old at the time and battling a severe drug and alcohol addiction."

No, he was not battling drug addiction. He was a drug addict!

And instead of battling drug addiction he beat a 73-year-old man to death with a hammer. Oklahoma did not beat James Coddington to death with a hammer.

He was given a last meal of two cheeseburgers, two crunchy fish sandwiches, two large fries and a large soda - and a short time later he was sedated and given the needle of death.

There's no more 'Sparky' and no more gallows, and no more firing squads................................................................

....just a little, tiny needle.

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