Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama execute death row inmates on same day

Key Points:

• On August 13, three U.S. states—Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Alabama—carried out executions of death row inmates, marking the first triple execution in the nation in 16 years.
• Jeremy Williams was executed in Alabama for the 2021 rape and murder of 5-year-old Kamarie Holland, a crime involving severe abuse and exploitation; Williams waived his right to defense and appeals.
• Oklahoma executed Carlos Cuesta-Rodriguez for the 2003 murder of his common-law wife, Olimpia Fisher, who was shot after he accused her of infidelity; Cuesta-Rodriguez expressed remorse before his execution.
• Tennessee executed Anthony Hines for the 1985 murder and sexual assault of motel maid Catherine Jean Jenkins; despite concerns over a recent botched execution in the state, Governor Bill Lee did not intervene.
• These executions highlight ongoing issues with domestic violence and violence against women, as 64% of victims in 94 executions since 2024 have been women or girls, according to data analyzed by USA TODAY.