Ron Audet > wrote:
> > What state was this? I don't believe the electric chair has been used as
> a
> > form of execution in quite a while.
> >
> Actually, electrocution is still the only form of execution used in
> Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. In addition, it is used under some
> circumstances in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Nebraska, and South Carolina.
> At least, this is what a quick web search turned up. I cannot vouch for its
> accuracy.

Virginia uses lethal injection, but allows electrocution as an
option for the condemned. The most recent person electrocuted
chose it because he thought the lethal injection setup with
outspread arms was blasphemously mimicing crucifixion.

I have no idea what his last meal was.

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.