Kelly Kissel, The Associated Press' Arkansas news editor, was one of three media witnesses to the execution. He said that within 20 seconds of the injection, Noel's chest heaved "fairly violently." Kissel added that Noel's reaction to the injection was probably the most intense of the seven executions he has witnessed. "Within the first 20 seconds, it was clear that something was happening," Kissel said. Kissel said Noel stared at the ceiling without blinking. "(He) died with his eyes open," Kissel said.