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‘There was a strong smell of bleach, but no sign of blood’

Associated Press Writer Jennifer Dobner was one of nine journalists selected to witness the execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner.

Sat, 19 Jun, 2010 - 01:00

THE explosive shots sent a volley of .30-caliber bullets from the five marksmen into the chest of Ronnie Lee Gardner.

I was expecting to flinch but didn’t as I watched his execution from the witness room.

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