# Jeffery Lee Executed After 27-Year Battle | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-09-18T10:00:15+00:00
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Jeffery Lee, 49, was executed by lethal injection in Alabama after being convicted in 1998 for a deadly pawnshop robbery that killed two people — the owner and an employee — while another survived. His execution followed a last-minute legal battle over Alabama’s switch from nitrogen gas to lethal injection, with his attorneys unsuccessfully arguing for a life sentence based on jury recommendations. Though Alabama recently eliminated judicial override for new cases, it didn’t apply retroactively. The case resurfaced when the original execution date was delayed due to legal challenges around nitrogen gas; Governor Kay Ivey then set a new date, calling it justice for victims and their families. State Attorney General emphasized overwhelming evidence — including video, eyewitnesses, and a confession — confirming Lee’s guilt after years of appeals. The Supreme Court denied his final stay request, and Lee was pronounced dead at 6:22 p.m. Central Time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-inmate-jeffery-lee-executed-by-lethal-injection-september-2026-1998-killings-of-two-people-during-a-pawnshop-robbery-jimmy-ellis-and-employee-elaine-thompson More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dfd6d291843f467e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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