Death Penalty

Feature January 6

The Volunteer

More than a year ago, Nevada death row prisoner Scott Dozier gave up his legal appeals and asked to be executed. He’s still waiting.

By Maurice Chammah

Life Inside December 6, 2018

“We don’t live on death row; we wait to die.”

By Paul Brown

News October 15, 2018

After forcing Nevada into a legal battle over its lethal injection drugs, an execution “volunteer” says the state is punishing him.

By Maurice Chammah

News August 12

For some, science is outpacing the High Court on juveniles and the death penalty.

By Beth Schwartzapfel

Commentary July 2

When the government executed Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, the welfare of their two boys was a secondary concern.

By Robert Meeropol

News June 18

Charles Rhines argued jurors sent him to death row in part because they knew he was gay.

By Maurice Chammah

Case in Point June 11

His defenders say yes. South Dakota says no. The Supreme Court may soon weigh in.

By Maurice Chammah

News June 7

As Andre Thomas faces execution for three gory murders, a court questions jury bias and his competency.

By Andrew Cohen

Life Inside April 12

“I wondered whether the system I have been a part of for so long was, simply, barbaric.”

By Mike Lynch

Case in Point April 2

What Victims Want

Did a prosecutor lie about whether the family of a murder victim wanted the death penalty?

By Maurice Chammah