Deaths in Custody
Executed

Nick Sutton

died February 20, 2020 · Tennessee

Former correction officers, in affidavits, described incidents in which Nick Sutton saved their lives. Nick Sutton was executed in the electric chair in Tennessee on February 20, 2020. Affidavits challenging the case were submitted before the execution, which went ahead anyway.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Affidavits challenging the case were filed before the execution, which went ahead anyway.

Reported by: news report of the execution.

News report