Alabama’s second death row inmate was executed with nitrogen gas. He struggled for 8 minutes before dying and was still crying out for injustice.

On the evening of September 26, Alabama inmate Alan Miller was executed, becoming just the second person in U.S. history to face execution by nitrogen hypoxia—a method that has drawn intense criticism and accusations of being akin to torture.

In a recent press conference, Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm provided insight into Miller’s case. At 59 years old, Miller was convicted in 2000 for the murders of three men back in 1999. He was pronounced dead at 6:38 PM at a facility in Atmore.

Just hours before his execution, Miller had a chance to meet with nine visitors and indulge in a final meal that consisted of steak, hash browns, and fries. According to an Associated Press report, witnesses described a troubling scene as Miller was seen shaking on the gurney for roughly two minutes and making several attempts to free himself from his restraints. He ultimately struggled to breathe for six minutes before passing away. His final words echoed defiance: “I did nothing wrong, I’m just stuck here.”

Commissioner Hamm addressed the dramatic movements noted during the execution, explaining that involuntary motions can occur when the body is deprived of oxygen. He reiterated that the execution was conducted as planned.

In response to the execution, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a statement, asserting, “The manner of execution chosen by the inmate tonight has finally brought justice to the three victims. His actions were not those of a madman, but pure evil. Three families have been forever changed by his heinous crimes, and I pray they find solace in the years to come.”

Earlier this year, Alabama witnessed its first nitrogen hypoxia execution with inmate Kenneth Smith, marking a significant shift in execution methods that critics adamantly argue constitutes inhumane treatment reminiscent of torture.