Alabama Death Penalty: Capital Punishment Debate Sparked Anew as AG Hints Bringing Back Nitrogen Gas Execution

Alabama AG Vows To Use Nitrogen Gas Executio; Death Penalty Debate Continues

The death penalty debate in the US heated up once again after Alabama executed a prisoner using the Nitrogen Gas Execution method.
Missouri Governor Denies Mercy Plea From Man Scheduled To Be Executed for Murdering 6-Year-Old Girl in 2002

Missouri: Johnny Johnson, Man Responsible for Beating Death of 6-Year-Old Girl, Faces Scheduled Execution After Gov. Mike Parson Denies Clemency Request

By BERT HOOVER
The state of Missouri is proceeding with the execution of Johnny Johnson, the man who murdered a 6-year-old girl in 2002, scheduled for Tuesday.
Texas Walmart Shooter: Federal Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty for Suspect Who Targeted Latinos

Texas Walmart Shooting: Federal Prosecutors Will Not Seek Death Penalty for Shooter Who Targeted Latinos

By Rick Martin
Federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for a Texas Walmart shooter who killed nearly two dozen people, including some Latinos, in 2019.
Missouri Carries Out First Capital Punishment on Transgender Person for 2023

Missouri Transgender Inmate's Haunting Final Words as She's Executed by Lethal Injection After Request for Clemency Denied

By BERT HOOVER
Amber McLaughlin, who was convicted of a murder in 2003, was put to death by lethal injection in Missouri on Tuesday.
Missouri Set To Execute Country's First Transgender Convict

Missouri Convict Set to Become First Openly Transgender Woman Executed in U.S.

By BERT HOOVER
A Missouri convict is set to become the first openly transgender woman to be executed in the United States unless she is granted clemency.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown Commutes All Death Sentences For All Death Row Inmates, Calls Death Penalty Immoral

Oregon Governor Kate Brown Commutes All Death Sentences For All Death Row Inmates, Calls Death Penalty Immoral

By Rick Martin
Before she leaves office, outgoing Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced that she commuted the sentences of all 17 death row inmates in the state. She then called the punishment of death both dysfunctional and immoral.
Texas Nurse Sentenced to Death for Killing 4 Patients by Injecting Air Into Arteries After Heart Surgery

Texas Nurse Sentenced to Death for Killing 4 Patients by Injecting Air Into Arteries After Heart Surgery

By Jess Smith
A Texas nurse, who was convicted of capital murder, was sentenced to death Wednesday for killing four patients who had been recovering from heart operations.
Scott Peterson to Be Re-Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murdering His Pregnant Wife

Scott Peterson to Be Re-Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Murdering His Pregnant Wife

By Mary Webber
Scott Peterson will be sentenced to life imprisonment this fall for the 2002 murders of his pregnant wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son, a judge said.
Attorney General Merrick Garland Suspends Death Penalty

Attorney General Merrick Garland Suspends Death Penalty

By Mary Webber
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland imposed a moratorium on the death penalty while ordering the Justice Department to review its policies and procedures.
Rally Protests Scheduled Execution Of Elderly Inmate

US Court Allows First Federal Execution in 17 Years

By Nia Michelle
The U.S. Supreme Court once ruled the death penalty, including state and federal executions unconstitutional.
Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, the Golden State Killer

Golden State Killer Who Terrorized Hundreds Likely to Avoid Death Penalty

By Dani O.
The notorious criminal is responsible for murdering a dozen people, raping 45, and terrorizing 120 homes across California. He is expected to avoid the death sentence for 62 charges.

19-Year-Old Ohio Killer Austin Myers Sentenced to Death Penalty for Killing Fellow Teen

By Selena Hill
An Ohio judge upheld a jury's decision to execute a 19-year-old killer, making him the youngest person on death row in the state.

Tennessee Considers Using Electric Chair as Alternative to Lethal Injection

By Rodrigo Ugarte
Gov. Bill Haslam signed the law into effect, making electrocution an alternative for lethal injections.

Death Penalty Opponents Speak Out After Oklahoma Inmate Was Tortured During Botched Execution

By Selena Hill
Death penalty opponents are speaking out after an inmate died during a botch execution in Oklahoma on Tuesday.

Missouri Man Executed for Orchestrating 1993 Murder of Elderly Couple to Steal Their Cows

By Selena Hill
57-year-old William Rousan took his last breath around midnight on Wednesday as the state of Missouri carried out his execution just miles away from the farm where prosecutors say he killed an elderly couple in 1993 in order to steal their cows.

Texas to Execute Mexican Immigrant Who Killed His Boss

By Robert C. Weich III
Mexican man who killed his boss will be executed in Texas.
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