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Anthony Todd Boyd |
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| Died | 23 October 2025 (aged 54)
William C. Holman Correctional Facility, Atmore, Alabama |
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Cause of death | Nitrogen hypoxia |
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| Known for | Botched nitrogen execution |
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Criminal charges | Murder |
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Criminal penalty | Death |
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Criminal status | Executed |
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Anthony Todd Boyd was a convicted American criminal[1], who was convicted of being an accomplice in the 1993 murder of Gregory “New York” Huguley[2]. He was executed by nitrogen hypoxia on 23 October, 2025, [3] becoming the eighth execution by nitrogen hypoxia in the United States[4], and the seventh in Alabama. [5]
Before his execution, there were concerns on the constitutionality of nitrogen hypoxia[6][7]with three Supreme Court justices, Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Jackson dissenting. [8]
Murder
Boyd was charged with murder, after helping in the 1993 murder of Gregory Huguley. Boyd was accused of taping Huguley’s legs to the bench before he was doused with gasoline, and burned to death.[9]
Huguley was killed by Boyd and three other men after failing to pay $200 worth of cocaine. [9]
Trial
Boyd was sentenced to death in 1995, after a jury vote of 10-2.[10] Boyd was convicted of helping murder Gregory “New York” Huguley along with Shawn Ingram, Moneek Ackles, and Dwinaune Cox, who testified against Boyd, Ackles, and Ingram for a lighter sentence.[11]
Boyd was convicted based off of eyewitness testimonies.[12]
Execution
At 5:50 PM CDT, the curtains to the execution chamber opened, and Boyd spoke his last words.[13]
At 5:57, media witnesses reported that Boyd had a violent reaction to the nitrogen gas, thrashing against his restraints. [13]
At 6:00, Boyd’s movement steadied, and he began taking deep breaths. [13]
At 6:33, Boyd was declared dead by prison officials.[14]
Before his execution, he accepted breakfast, but declined lunch and a last meal request. He had snacks throughout the day.[15] He was seen eating a cheeseburger, popcorn, along with other snacks and drinks. He talked with his daughters, friends, spiritual advisor, and close family. [16]
Reactions
Boyd’s execution had various reactions from the public. Boyd’s family stated that they thought he didn’t get a fair trial three decades ago. Jeff Hood, Boyd’s spiritual advisor, put up several billboards within Alabama to protest his execution.[17]
Governor Kay Ivey stated that the execution delivered “justice” to the victim’s family.[16]
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said that “Alabama remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold the law and deliver justice for victims and their families. I am proud of my team’s tireless dedication to that mission, and I pray that Gregory’s loved ones may finally find peace in knowing justice has been served.”[18]
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