Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 15 January 1945

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

Because Elkins' body had become swollen from liver and spleen problems it took nearly an hour to find a suitable vein for the insertion of the catheter. Elkins tried to assist the executioners asking "Should I lean my head down a little bit?" as they probed for a vein. After numerous failures a usable vein was finally found in Elkins' neck.
(13 June 1997)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Monday 15th of January 1945 81 years, 4 months and 14 days ago
Murderer Henry William Merten is executed by the gas chamber at the age of 32 in Oregon State Penitentiary, Salem, Oregon, United States.