Anthony Boyd is scheduled for execution in Alabama on October 23, 2025 for the 1993 murder of Gregory Huguley.

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Call Gov. Ivey at 334-242-7100 with the following message:

"Hi. My name is [your name]. I am calling to express deep concern that the state of Alabama is gearing up to execute Anthony Boyd October 23 despite numerous questions about guilt in his case. We commend you for the courageous act you took earlier this year when you granted Rocky Myers relief and urge you to take a meaningful look at Anthony Boyd's case, too. The issues in Mr. Boyd's case stem from ineffective trial counsel who failed to conduct pretrial investigations of state witnesses and failed to present forensic expert testimony challenging the state's assertion. Thank you."

If carried out, it would be yet another execution by nitrogen gas, a method Alabama began using last year as an alternative to lethal injection.

While the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Alabama has continued to go against trend by carrying on with scheduled execution dates.  Additionally, the State of Alabama has repeatedly shown blatant incompetence in carrying out executions - they need to pause ALL executions to allow for meaningful review of their protocols.

Concerns in Mr. Boyd's case:

1. Mr. Boyd is innocent but was found guilty due to ineffective assistance of counsel who failed to conduct reasonable substantial pretrial investigations of state witnesses and of their agreement with the state and of alleged eyewitnesses; also, failure to present forensic science expert testimony, expert pathologists and eye witness identification which would have nullified all so called incriminating evidence.

2. By failing to interview state witnesses prior to trial effective cross examination was impossible.

3. There is a lack of scientific evidence supporting the use of nitrogen gas for human execution, and the American Veterinary Medical Association advises against its use for most mammals because it can cause panic and distress. We continue to condemn the use of nitrogen hypoxia – it is neither quick nor painless and we believe it constitutes torture or at the least amounts to cruel and unusual punishment which is barred by the U.S. Constitution.

4. Alabama has a duty to carry out executions under the protection of the U.S. Constitution. For this reason we believe there should be a stay of executions to allow for a thorough study of the state's capital punishment practices in light of the serious objections raised over how it administers the death penalty.

Additional Information and Action Opportunities Regarding Alabama Executions

• Click here for information about Gas Suffocation Executions
  
• Click here for The Pull Back The Curtains Campaign to Demand Full Transparency in Alabama Executions