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Analysis April 12, 2016
How the Drug Shortage Has Slowed the Death-Penalty Treadmill
Only 4 states are currently carrying out lethal injections, and 10 are considering other methods.
By Maurice Chammah and Tom Meagher
News August 31, 2015
In the Execution Business, Missouri Is Surging
Defense lawyers call it a crisis; the state says it’s just doing its job.
By Maurice Chammah
Quiz April 28, 2015
Executioners vs. Veterinarians
Which do we kill more humanely, our pets or condemned prisoners?
By Andy Rossback
News January 31, 2015
The Great Ohio Death Drug Mystery
Who’s selling what to the executioner?
By Maurice Chammah
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