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Arizona executes Frank Atwood for 1984 killing of young girl

Debbie Carlson, left, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, gets a kiss from her husband George Carlson after she spoke about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, speaks about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, left, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, and husband George Carlson, middle, both grasp hands with Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, right, at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, at podium, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, speaks about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison as she is joined by family members, advocates and execution witnesses Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, speaks about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, left, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, holds hands with her husband George Carlson as they listen to witnesses of the execution at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, speaks about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) A supporter of victim Vicki Lynne Hoskinson ,who chose to not have his name published, places a "Vicki has rights, too" sign while waiting for the news of Frank Atwood's execution, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) Deacon Bill Drobick holds a prayer book and a sign in support of stopping executions while waiting for the news about Frank Atwood's execution, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) An emotional Brandy Bock, best friend of victim Vicki Lynne Hoskinson's older sister, center, tries not to cry after hearing of Frank Atwood's execution Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) Debbie Carlson, mother of murder victim 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, speaks about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Colleen Clase, Chief Counsel for Arizona Voice For Crime Victims and attorney for Debbie Carlson, talks about the murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, pauses while speaking about her daughter at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson, was executed in the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) An emotional Brandy Bock, right, best friend of victim Vicki Lynne Hoskinson's older sister, hugs fellow supporters Stacy Davis, center, and Jayme Sabo, left, outside after hearing of Frank Atwood's execution, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) The Arizona state prison is shown, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Frank Atwood was put to death Wednesday in the state’s second execution since officials resumed carrying out the death penalty in May following a nearly eight-year hiatus. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison in Florence for his murder conviction in the killing of Vicki Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said in a statement. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) The Arizona state prison is shown, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Frank Atwood was put to death Wednesday in the state’s second execution since officials resumed carrying out the death penalty in May following a nearly eight-year hiatus. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison in Florence for his murder conviction in the killing of Vicki Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said in a statement. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Debbie Carlson, mother of murdered 8-year-old Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, wipes away a tear as she speaks at a news conference after Frank Atwood was put to death by lethal injection at the Arizona state prison Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Florence, Ariz. Atwood was convicted in the 1984 killing of Hoskinson was executed in what would be the state's second execution since officials started carrying out the death penalty in May after a nearly eight-year hiatus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Brandy Bock, center, best friend of Vicki Lynne Hoskinson's older sister, shouts "evil is gone" after an emotional hug with fellow supporters and Tucson community members following the announcement of Frank Atwood's execution , Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection on Wednesday at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) While waiting for the news about death row inmate Frank Atwood, Rod McLeod, secretary of Death Penalty Alternatives for Arizona, holds a "stop executing" while waiting for the news about death row inmate Frank Atwood, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) A group of supporters for ending state executions stand with signs on the corner of East Butte Ave. and North Pinal Parkway Ave. while waiting for news about Frank Atwood, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, outside of Arizona State Prison Complex- Florence in Florence, Ariz. Atwood, 66, died by lethal injection Wednesday at the state prison for his murder conviction in the killing of Vicki Lynne Hoskinson, whose body was found in the desert. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP) FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry shows Frank Atwood, who was convicted of murder in the 1984 killing of an 8-year-old girl. Atwood was put to death Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in the state’s second execution since officials resumed carrying out the death penalty in May following a nearly eight-year hiatus. (Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry via AP, File) FILE - This undated file photo provided by the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry shows Frank Atwood, who was sentenced to death for his murder conviction in the 1984 killing of 8-year-old Vicki Hoskinson in Pima County, Ariz. Atwood is scheduled to be executed on June 8, 2022, by lethal injection at the state prison in Florence, Ariz. An attorney for Atwood asked the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday, June 6, to call off his client's execution. (Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry via AP, File)