The mixed feelings generated by Louisiana’s resurrection of capital punishment stemmed largely from association. Prisoners with no connection to the 56 condemned men went about their business. But ...

James Edward Smith asked for a lump of dirt, but his request was denied. He settled for a cup of yogurt instead.

Florida may soon expand its approved methods of execution to include firing squads and nitrogen gas, following a wave of ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio lawmakers are trying to end the state’s years-long moratorium on executions by compelling state prison ...

Michael Tanzi, convicted nearly 25 years ago for the murder of Janet Acosta, a Miami Herald employee, is slated for execution ...