electrocution

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Most said that they were blindfolded and subjected to frequent electrocution, beaten with sticks, waterboarded and stripped naked.

From Washington Post

She pointed to two spots on her head where agents unleashed bursts of electric current and showed electrocution scars on her chest.

From Washington Post

Prior to the introduction of lethal injection, electrocution had been the dominant technology of death used in this country.

From Salon

That political metaphor comes from the high-voltage third rail in some electric railway systems where touching it could lead to electrocution.

From Seattle Times

Animals at these facilities are killed by bludgeoning, gassing and even anal electrocution.

From Salon