Ohio death row inmate says he's too obese to be executed
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A condemned Ohio inmate who weighs at least 480 pounds wants his upcoming execution delayed, saying his weight could lead to a "torturous and lingering death."
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