Ohio death row inmate Dennis McGuire appeared to convulse and gasp for roughly 10 minutes before he passed Thursday during his execution. He was executed by using Lethal Injection, with a variety of chemicals including midazolam, a sedative; and the painkiller hydromorphone.

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He was convicted in 1994 of the rape and murder of 22-year-old woman, who was seven months pregnant. Her relatives were at facility Today to witness his death.

It’s reported the inmates children and daughter-in-law were crying and visibly upset. McGuire’s last words were “I’m sorry”. There are currently 138 men and one woman on death row in Ohio, according to the corrections department website.