If it proceeds , Albert Greenwood Brown 's execution will be first since lethal injection began . He could also become the first inmate to be put to death in California 's new lethal injection chamber , which was modified to meet requirements to come out of the review . Federal judge gives Brown choice between single - or three - drug injection . Brown was sentenced to death in 1982 for rape , murder of 15-year - old Susan Jordan . Execution will be first in lethal injection chamber designed to meet new requirements .
If it proceeds , Albert Greenwood Brown 's execution will be first since lethal injection began . Federal judge gives Brown choice between single - or three - drug injection . Brown was sentenced to death in 1982 for rape , murder of 15-year - old Susan Jordan . Execution will be first in lethal injection chamber designed to meet new requirements .