The expected cost of drugs for Utah’s execution jumped from $7K to $200K. Here’s why the state says it’s worth it.

Prison officials believe it would have cost more to fight Taberon Honie in court over their initial plan to use an untested three-drug cocktail than pay for the pentobarbital they now plan to buy.

(Utah Department of Corrections) A table inside the execution chamber at the Utah State Correctional Facility. The execution of Utah death row inmate Taberon Honie is currently scheduled for Aug. 8, 2024.