Tennessee execution: Nicholas Sutton dies in the electric chair

Witnesses leave Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Ashley Buchanan, left, a Vanderbilt University Divinity School student who has known Nicholas Sutton since September, is consoled by her mother Tami Buchanan, right, prior to the execution of Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Protesters gather in prayer after the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Stephen Farrell, lawyer for Nicholas Sutton, reads a statement from the inmate outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after his execution Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Natalie Allison of the Tennessean speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Travis Dorman of Knoxville News Sentinel listens to the speakers outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Robert Moore of the Citizen Tribune speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness John North of WBIR speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Paul Miles of the Tennessee Radio Network speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Travis Loller of AP speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Matthew Torres of WTVF speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Dorinda Carter reads a statement from Amy Large Cook, sister of victim John Large, outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Travis Dorman of Knoxville News Sentinel outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witness Natalie Allison of the Tennessean speaks to the media outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Protesters gather in prayer after the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Protesters gather in prayer before the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Protesters exit a designated area after the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

A man leaves Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., after the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

People enter Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., before the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

People enter Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., before the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Protesters gather before the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Protesters gather before the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Protesters gather in a designated area prior to the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Guards walk outside Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., before the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Protesters gather in a designated area prior to the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Protesters begin to gather in a designated area prior to the execution of Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Sutton received a death sentence for fatally stabbing a fellow inmate in 1985, while already serving a life sentence for three other killings.

Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Dorinda Carter walks out to gather media witnesses before the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

Media witnesses enter Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., for the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.

The Tennessee and U.S. flags fly in the wind in front of Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville, Tenn., before the execution of death row inmate Nicholas Sutton Thursday Feb. 20, 2020.