A Texas appeals court has halted the execution of David Leonard Wood, who has been on death row for over 30 years for the murders of six girls and young women, due to ongoing questions about his intellectual disability and eligibility for execution. This decision coincides with a federal judge in Louisiana stopping the state's first planned execution using nitrogen gas, highlighting a national trend of legal challenges and delays in capital punishment cases. Wood's case, particularly concerning individuals with intellectual disabilities, underscores the complexities of death penalty debates and may influence how states address evolving standards of justice and human rights.
