A dramatic reprieve has been granted to a death row inmate in Oklahoma, sparing his life mere moments from its scheduled execution.
According to reports, prisoner Gregory Wayne Smith was set to meet his maker at 4pm on Tuesday afternoon, but an unexpected delay occurred. Witnesses claim that as the warden was about to announce the time of Smith's execution, a last-minute phone call was made from within the prison walls.
Intrigued by the circumstances surrounding this unusual turn of events, authorities began investigating the cause behind the sudden pause. An inquiry into the matter revealed that Smith had managed to contact his family via secure phone line while in solitary confinement.
The emotional reunion between Smith and his loved ones has raised questions about the efficacy of the prison's communication protocols. It is now being sought by prison reform advocates for review, as concerns are being voiced regarding issues with phone access and the potential for outside interference.
Meanwhile, an investigation into how this unexpected development unfolded remains ongoing, leaving many to wonder what exactly transpired during that fateful few minutes before the scheduled execution date.
According to reports, prisoner Gregory Wayne Smith was set to meet his maker at 4pm on Tuesday afternoon, but an unexpected delay occurred. Witnesses claim that as the warden was about to announce the time of Smith's execution, a last-minute phone call was made from within the prison walls.
Intrigued by the circumstances surrounding this unusual turn of events, authorities began investigating the cause behind the sudden pause. An inquiry into the matter revealed that Smith had managed to contact his family via secure phone line while in solitary confinement.
The emotional reunion between Smith and his loved ones has raised questions about the efficacy of the prison's communication protocols. It is now being sought by prison reform advocates for review, as concerns are being voiced regarding issues with phone access and the potential for outside interference.
Meanwhile, an investigation into how this unexpected development unfolded remains ongoing, leaving many to wonder what exactly transpired during that fateful few minutes before the scheduled execution date.