Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Alabama Executes Gregory Hunt for 1988 Murder by Nitrogen Gas
In Alabama, a man named Gregory Hunt was put to death using nitrogen gas.
He was found guilty of killing Karen Lane back in 1988.
The crime happened in her apartment after Hunt broke in and assaulted her.
He was given the death penalty in 1990 after a jury's decision.
Hunt was one of the longest-serving inmates on death row in Alabama.
Before his execution, Hunt spoke about finding religion in prison.
The execution marks the sixth time this method has been used in the U.S.
Gregory Hunt was executed by nitrogen gas on June 11, 2025, in Alabama.
He was convicted of killing Karen Lane in 1988.
The crime occurred in Lane's apartment after Hunt broke in and assaulted her.
Hunt was among the longest-serving inmates on Alabama’s death row.
This was the sixth execution by nitrogen gas in the United States.
- Who
- Gregory Hunt, convicted of killing Karen Lane.
- What
- Gregory Hunt was executed by nitrogen gas.
- When
- June 11, 2025
- Where
- At a south Alabama prison.
- Why
- He was convicted of capital murder for the killing of Karen Lane in 1988.
Victim's Family
Gregory Hunt
Views on the Crime
Victim's Family
Karen Lane's sister found the way she was killed devastating.
Gregory Hunt
Hunt expressed remorse and sought redemption through religion.
- Execution Date
- June 11, 2025
- Location
- South Alabama prison
- Execution Method
- Nitrogen gas
- Victim
- Karen Lane
- Crime Date
- August 2, 1988
- Conviction Year
- 1990
- Crime Location
- Walker County