Smith, 58, was executed on Thursday and died from nitrogen hypoxia at 8.25pm CT, the state’s Republican Governor Kay Ivey confirmed.

Final words included, “Tonight Alabama causes humanity to take a step backwards… Thank you for supporting me. Love you all.

“I’m leaving with love, peace and light.” As officials began to administer the gas, Smith turned to his family and signed “I love you.” The witnesses reported seeing Smith thrashing and writhing.

Kenneth Smith Last Moments : From Family and Spiritual Advisors to steak and hash browns

A spokesperson from Alabama Departement of Corrections provided information about the final 48 hours of Smith’s Life.

During Wednesday, Smith received visits from his spiritual advisor, a friend, his brother, two nieces, his son, grandson, wife and attorney. Despite refusing breakfast and only partially eating his dinner, he did consume a lunch tray, accompanied by a Montain Dew, coffee, and a Pepsi. Addionally, he had a conversation with his wife over the phone.

Thursday, he was again visited by his spiritual advisor, his mom, wife, two friends, son, two daughter-in-law, and attorney. Again he spoke on the phone with his wife.

He was seen drinking coffee, sprite, and water. He hate his breakfast, wich consisted of two biscuits, eggs, grape jelly, applesauce and orange juice.

10 A.M Smith ate his final meal of T-bone steak, hash browns, toast and eggs slathered in A1 steak sauce, the Rev. Jeff Hood, Smith’s spiritual adviser, said in a statement.

“He is terrified at the torture that could come. But he’s also at peace. One of the things he told me he is finally getting out,” he added

His witness are set to be his wife, two sons, attorney, and a friend.