Alabama death row inmate Anthony Boyd, convicted for the 1993 murder of George Huguley, pleads for his execution to be stopped. Boyd faces a controversial nitrogen hypoxia execution. Read about his plea and the ongoing campaign for justice.
Anthony Boyd, an inmate on Alabama’s death row, has issued a desperate plea ahead of his scheduled execution by nitrogen hypoxia. Boyd, convicted for the 1993 murder of George Huguley, has spent nearly three decades fighting for his life, claiming his innocence in the heinous crime.
In 1995, Boyd was sentenced to death after being convicted of the capital murder and kidnapping of George Huguley. Boyd, along with three other men, was accused of kidnapping and killing Huguley after he failed to pay $200 for cocaine. The trial revealed that Huguley was doused in gasoline and set on fire, a brutal act that shocked the community.
Despite the conviction, Boyd has consistently maintained his innocence. He argues that he was not involved in the crime, pointing to witness testimonies that placed him at a birthday party the night Huguley was killed. Boyd claims that after the party, he spent the night at a hotel with his girlfriend.
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Boyd, now 53 years old, has become a symbol of alleged injustice. His campaign to have his death sentence commuted has gained traction, with supporters calling for a review of the case. At a recent rally organized by the Execution Intervention Project, Boyd spoke out via speakerphone, urging the people of Alabama to recognize the flaws in the justice system. He said, “This is not just about me. This is about the injustice that’s going on in this state. I’m a prime example of these crooked courts and the way they fight.”
Boyd’s execution is scheduled to take place using a controversial new method known as nitrogen hypoxia. This execution method involves the condemned person wearing a gas mask that forces them to inhale pure nitrogen, depriving them of oxygen. Proponents argue that it is a more humane alternative to lethal injection, but critics say it may cause unnecessary suffering.
Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method has raised concerns, especially after it was used on another inmate in January 2025. The state maintains that the method is a valid and humane alternative to lethal injection.
Among those supporting Boyd is Rev. Jeff Hood, co-founder of the Execution Intervention Project, a nonprofit organization that advocates for prisoners on death row. Rev. Hood emphasizes that the debate over the death penalty goes beyond individual cases like Boyd’s. “We’re here because we want the people of Alabama to know that the death penalty is more complicated than just calling people monsters or tossing people away,” he said.
Boyd is not the only inmate involved in the case of George Huguley’s murder. Another individual convicted in connection with the crime is also on death row in Alabama. The state has one of the highest rates of death sentences and executions per capita in the United States.
As Boyd’s execution date approaches, his plea for justice continues to resonate with many who question the fairness of the death penalty system in Alabama.
