More than half of prisoners sentenced to death in the United States have been on death row for more than 18 years. Texas, ...

By: Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic After three executions in less than a year — ending a nearly ...

Prosecutors say they follow Ohio's death penalty law. But critics believe political pressure has driven disparities in cases ...

Ohio's death penalty law is in limbo. Supporters and critics agree on one thing: the status quo isn't working.

Djerf, according to corrections officials, killed four people, including a five-year-old, in 1993. While he pleaded guilty to ...

Does where a crime is committed determine whether a person faces death? Opponents say the penalty isn't evenly applied.

Christa Gail Pike, 49, will become the first woman put to death in Tennessee in more than 200 years if her execution proceeds ...

KUNA, Idaho — Chad Daybell is ready to tell his story through letters from prison and his daughter's help. A newly created website called Letters from Chad says it will feature writings "uncensored ...

Mark Sievers, 57, in December 2019 was sentenced to death for orchestrating the murder of his wife, Dr. Teresa Sievers, 46.