First Death Sentence by Nitrogen Hypoxia – The Murder of Elizabeth Sennett

In the quiet town of Colbert County, Alabama, the murder of Elizabeth Sennet in 1988 shook the community to its core. The latest episode of Love and Murder dives deep into this tragic tale.

Elizabeth, a devoted grandmother and wife, was the epitome of kindness and love. Her life, however, met a gruesome end that was initially disguised as a home invasion gone wrong. As Ky unfolds the layers of this case, listeners are taken on a journey through the darkened paths of a seemingly perfect family, revealing a much more sinister truth.

The investigation into Elizabeth’s murder reveals a tangled web of deceit, with a shocking confession from the least expected person.

The episode is not just about the crime itself but also the aftermath, including the controversial execution methods and the long-lasting impact on the victim’s family.

Listeners are invited to explore the psychological and emotional landscape of a murder that was 35 years in the making. From the initial crime scene to the botched execution of one of the perpetrators, Love and Murder offers a comprehensive look at the complexities of the human psyche and the justice system.

As the episode concludes, one can’t help but reflect on the nature of love and murder, and the thin line that sometimes separates them. 

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Welcome everyone! Welcome to a new episode of Love and Murder – the weekly true crime podcast discussing relationships gone terribly wrong. Where our motto is, you’re either someone’s last love or their first murder.

I am your host Ky and in today’s episode we’re discussing the murder of Elizabeth Sennett.

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What you can find in this episode:

Primary Topic: Crime and Investigation of Elizabeth Sennott’s Murder
– Brutal murder of Elizabeth Sennott in her home
– Staging of a home invasion initially suspected
– Investigation leading to suspicion of Charles Sennott
– Anonymous tip leading investigators to suspect Charles
– Charles’ denial of involvement followed by confession to his sons and subsequent suicide
– Search warrant for Kenneth Smith’s house obtained after Charles’ death
Primary Topic: Kenneth Smith and Co-conspirators’ Involvement
– Revelation of the murder-for-hire plot involving Kenneth and others
– Payment for the murder used for drugs and a knife instead of a gun
– Initial death sentence for Kenneth, later vacated on appeal
– Execution of John, another involved individual
– Billy Gray Williams’ role in the murder, leading to his death in prison in 2020
– Kenneth exhausting all appeals by November 2022
– Botched execution attempt on Kenneth using an incorrect IV placement and unknown substance injection
– Execution of Kenneth and the controversy surrounding it, despite protests about the procedure
Primary Topic: Legal and Political Responses to Execution Methods
– Governor Kay Ivey’s requested review of Alabama’s execution process
– Approval of amendment to execution rules by Alabama Supreme Court
– Change of Kenneth’s execution method to nitrogen gas, sparking controversy over potential pain
– United States Supreme Court lifting the stay of execution
– UN High Commissioner’s condemnation of the use of nitrogen gas for execution
– Consideration of legalizing nitrogen gas as a new execution method by other states
Primary Topic: Family and Community Reactions
– Mixed emotions of family members after Kenneth’s execution, expressing justice, forgiveness, and closure
– Support and protests related to Kenneth’s execution

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