I also heard today that this was the state's second botched attempt.

Last one was in May. It seems to me that they might want to consider hiring Canada to do these executions since they have become proficient at putting people to death. If that isn't in the cards, maybe a firing squad just might be the most humane and reliable thing to do after all. One thing is for sure, the state needs to take a long hard look at the medical staff and their procedure.