An Oklahoma death row inmate, Michael Dewayne Smith, chose to forgo delivering any final statements before his execution, displaying a nonchalant attitude towards his impending death. Smith, now 41 years old, had been convicted of the murders of mother Janet Moore and store clerk Sharath Pulluru in February 2002. At the time of the crimes, Smith was already evading authorities for a prior killing.

Initially confessing to the crimes, Smith later recanted his admission, citing drug-induced memory loss, claiming that he did not remember being arrested or committing the murders. However, Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond dismissed Smith's claims as baseless, emphasizing that the confession had been given on multiple occasions. Drummond firmly stated that there was no doubt in his mind regarding the denial of Smith's request for clemency.

As his execution approached, Smith met with a spiritual advisor who read passages from the Bible in the execution room. Media witnesses reported that Smith opted not to deliver any final words, simply remarking, "Nah, I'm good." Family members of Janet Moore were present at the execution, speaking of the intense emotions they experienced while witnessing Smith's physical distress during the administration of the lethal cocktail. Smith's spiritual advisor informed reporters that he cried until his last breath.

The case of Michael Dewayne Smith has been a subject of ongoing court battles, with his claims of innocence repeatedly rejected. With his execution, the families of the victims hope to find closure and justice for their loved ones.