The execution of Joe Nathan James Jr. (July 25, 1972 – July 28, 2022) took place in the U.S. state of Alabama by means of lethal injection. James was sentenced to death for the 1994 murder of his ex-girlfriend Faith Hall. His execution generated significant media attention and controversy due to a plea by the victim's family to spare his life and allegations that his execution would be botched. James is the last person to be executed in Alabama before the moratorium imposed by state governor, Kay Ivey.