Time and again, mass murderers plead for life without parole to avoid execution. Without the threat of the death penalty, ...

Catholic opposition to the death penalty is relatively new in the church’s history, but has helped shape public debate.

Amnesty International says executions in Saudi Arabia hit a record high last year, with 345 people put to death.

The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig has spent years closely covering capital punishment. She’s written a powerful and deeply ...

Many are using the reintroduction of the death penalty for personal political gains under the notion "that it can make America a safer and more just place", said Sarat in The Guardian.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Attorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate have launched a last-ditch effort to prevent his Aug. 5 ...

The death penalty, or capital punishment, is the state-enacted execution of a person as punishment for a capital crime.

Idaho murder victim Kaylee Goncalves’ family reveals why they are returning $85,000 from GoFundMe - Goncalves’ family outraged by plea deal for Bryan Kohberger ...

Payne insisted the children starved themselves to death once they realized they weren't going to be allowed to live with their mother. He told police he placed Tyler with Ariana in the tub.

We tend not to get your football player, cheerleader, sports team kids,' says the school’s founder. 'But we get all the kids ...