NBC News - Indiana executes man convicted of quadruple murder
Joseph Corcoran was executed by lethal injection in Indiana, marking the state's first execution in 15 years. Corcoran was convicted of murdering four people, including family members, in 1997 and was sentenced to death in 1999. His attorneys argued against the execution, citing his severe mental illness, but the state proceeded with the execution. The execution took place in the early hours, which some protesters argued was intended to minimize public attention. Protesters gathered to witness and oppose the execution, highlighting their disapproval of state-sanctioned killing. Governor Eric Holcomb did not intervene, and the execution proceeded as planned. Following Corcoran's execution, there are now seven prisoners remaining on death row in Indiana.
Key Points:
- Joseph Corcoran was executed by lethal injection, the first in Indiana in 15 years.
- Corcoran was convicted of murdering four people in 1997 and sentenced to death in 1999.
- His attorneys argued he was severely mentally ill and should not be executed, but the state proceeded.
- Protesters gathered to oppose the execution, arguing it was done at night to avoid public scrutiny.
- Governor Eric Holcomb did not intervene, and there are now seven prisoners on death row in Indiana.