NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – During the execution of Harold Wayne Nichols , News 12 visited the protest held outside the Riverbend Max security prison.

Demonstrators gathered to vocalize their opposition to the death penalty as it was being carried out.

News 12’s Lillian Yi reported that several protesters said they do not know what justice looks like for the victim, Karen Pulley.

However, they believe that the death penalty is not the answer.

Nichols had been charged with more than a dozen rapes, as well as the rape and murder of Karen Pulley.

Protesters said their stance remains firm because they do not believe that taking another life will bring justice.

Stephanie Dunn, who opposes the death penalty, shared her thoughts.

“I believe murder does not erase murder. This will not solve

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