Tennessee is preparing to execute Tony Carruthers, whose defenders question trial fairness
Tennessee is set to execute Tony Carruthers, whose trial fairness has been questioned by his defenders. Carruthers was convicted of multiple murders in 1994, primarily based on witness testimony rather than physical evidence. His attorneys argue that he is mentally incompetent and that his trial was marred by significant issues, including being forced to represent himself.
- ▪Tony Carruthers is scheduled for execution by lethal injection in Tennessee.
- ▪His conviction was based largely on witness testimony, with no physical evidence linking him to the crimes.
- ▪Carruthers' attorneys claim he is mentally incompetent and unable to cooperate with his defense.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onTennessee is preparing to execute Tony Carruthers, whose defenders question trial fairnessTennessee is scheduled to execute Tony Carruthers by lethal injection after courts denied requests to test DNA and fingerprint evidence and ruled that he is mentally competentByTRAVIS LOLLER Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 12:10 AM1:43This Tennessee Department of Correction photo shows inmate Tony Carruthers. (Tennessee Department of Correction via AP)The Associated PressNASHVILLE, Tenn.
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