Death penalty opponents often argue that it has limited deterrent value. However, a 1999 study conducted at Emory and Clemson Universities found that each execution results in an average of 18 fewer murders. The DPINFO website cites another 2003 University of Colorado study found that the death penalty reduced homicides by five to six victims, but for every three additional pardons or commutations... read full post picked by GKar975 2 years ago

He testified during the sentencing phase of his trial, but not exactly in his own behalf. Scary. picked by tigertony 10 months ago

...on the grounds that it is, quote, "totally badass". picked by gratheo 4 months ago

The Grim Reaper as a cross-dresser? In South America, Saint Death (Santa Muerte) will visit you one day - or so it is believed - and it will come in female form dressed up to the nines. Take a look at the strange tradition of Saint Death. A pagan mix of the supernatural and black magic or a Catholic saint worthy of veneration? picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Each day the site highlights an historical execution that happened on that day and gives the story behind it. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Premier Romano Prodi hopes to generate enough consensus to pass a General Assembly resolution calling for a moratorium on the Death Penalty picked by DemureArt 1 year ago

The U.S. Supreme Court this week hears arguments about whether the death penalty can be imposed for child rape, taking up for the first time in more than 30 years whether a crime other than murder can be punished by execution. picked by JDRucker 9 months ago

Roland Burris tried his best to get Rolando Cruz executed for raping and killing. The problem is Mr. Cruz was innocent. The evidence and testimony all showed this. Mr. Burris, who was running for Governor wanted a high profile conviction. A police chief and Mr. Cruz assistant district attorney all quit in disgust. Mr. Cruz was convicted but avoided the death penalty. 11 years later he was exonerat... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 5 days ago

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Now checking for deaths every 10 minutes at excite.com entertainment, sports & top news.

WARNING: Cheesy factor VERY high picked by steelshooter 2 years ago

Michele Anderson's Mother was wrapping presents for her family on Christmas Eve (2006), when gunfire erupted in her living room and her own daughter began a bloodbath that left Anderson and five other members of her family dead. Anderson pleaded not guilty to six counts of aggravated first-degree murder, but she contacted KOMO News from inside the King County Jail on Wednesday, claiming she wants... read full post picked by bevissimo 7 months ago

In a 5-4 vote, the court said the Louisiana law allowing the death penalty to be imposed in such cases violates the Constitution's ban on cruel and unusual punishment.

"The death penalty is not a proportional punishment for the rape of a child," Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote in his majority opinion. picked by ImNotBlue 7 months ago

Gov. Jon S. Corzine signed into law a measure repealing New Jersey’s death penalty on Monday, making the state the first in a generation to abolish capital punishment. picked by marli 1 year ago

"What is clear from today's botched execution is that the state doesn't know how to execute people without torturing them to death."

Ya think?!

Also check out this post from Suebe from a few weeks ago. picked by kxmk 2 years ago

Straight from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, the page documents the last words of death row inmates about to be executed.

Nothing overly disturbing, but fascinating to read. picked by Boomshank 2 years ago

Example of hundreds:

Yes sir, Warden Okay I've been hanging around this popsicle stand way too long. Before I leave, I want to tell you all. When I die, bury me deep, lay two speakers at my feet, put some headphones on my head and rock and roll me when I'm dead. I'll see you in Heaven someday. That's all Warden. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

Not depressed enough tonight? Read a few accounts of how individuals made it to Texas' death row. What a delightful bunch of people they are! picked by ogri2003 2 years ago