Fierro v. Gomez

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINDINGS OF FACT. 1389

I. The Parties. 1389

II. Statutory Authorization For Executions In California. 1390

III. Procedures For Execution By Lethal Gas In California. 1391

IV. Plaintiffs’ Experts. 1393

V. Defendants’ Experts. 1394

VI. Effects Of Hydrocyanic Gas On The Human Body — Overview of the Theories 1395

VII. Supporting Evidence. 1397

A. Scientific Literature. 1397

B. Lethal Doses Of Inhaled Cyanide. 1399

C. San Quentin Observations. 1400

1. Execution Of Robert Harris. 1401

2. Execution of David Mason. 1402

3. Pre-Furman Executions. 1402

VIII. Additional Findings . 1403

IX. Legislative…