The use of the electric chair as a method of capital punishment has been a subject of ongoing debate and controversy in modern criminal justice systems.

While the electric chair was once a widely accepted form of execution, its status and application have evolved significantly over the past few decades.

In the United States, the electric chair was first used for executions in 1890, and it gained prominence as a more "humane" alternative to hanging.

However, as concerns over the perceived inhumanity and potential for inflicting undue suffering on the condemned grew, many states have either abandoned the electric chair entirely or have limited its use.

As of 2023, only eight states in the U.S. - https://chairpassion.com/blog/electric-chair-status/?unique_id_ls2ot54c

"The Enduring Debate: The Electric Chair's Role in Modern Criminal Justice"