Attorneys seek halt to executions as Oscar Franklin Smith 'oversight' investigated The Citizen 4 years ago Oscar Franklin Smith’s execution was halted barely an hour before it was set to begin Thursday. Details on what went wrong remain elusive. Source: The Daily News Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Records raise new questions about Tennessee's plan to execute Oscar Franklin SmithDateMay 13, 2022In relation toLascassasOscar Smith execution: Death row inmate claims rights violated in innocence claimDateApril 19, 2022In relation toLascassasOscar Smith Tennessee execution: Federal judge lets execution go ahead, forbids autopsyDateApril 20, 2022In relation toLascassas