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Life Inside September 27, 2018
I’m on Death Row for Punching a Man
“After three decades, I now feel like I’m dying a slow death.”
By J.T. Kirksey as told to Maurice Chammah
Life Inside September 7, 2017
Sentenced to Life in Prison — And a Job Making Furniture
Employee perks: None, really, unless you count the nail gun fights.
By Jayson Hawkins
News January 18, 2017
How Obama Disappointed on the Death Penalty
Two commutations this week was less than many had hoped for.
By Maurice Chammah
Life Inside January 29, 2016
What It’s Like to Be Moved From Cell to Cell, Prison to Prison
An endless shuffle takes a toll.
By Arthur Longworth
The Frame September 11, 2015
‘So This Is What a Murderer Looks Like’
A defense lawyer’s photos of four women re-entering society.
By Lisa Iaboni
Feature July 10, 2015
Life Without Parole
Inside the secretive world of parole boards, where your freedom may depend on politics and whim.
By Beth Schwartzapfel
News July 10, 2015
Nine Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Parole
For example: Most states don’t require board members to have any experience with the criminal justice system.
By Beth Schwartzapfel
Investigate Your State July 10, 2015
How to Investigate Parole Release Rates in Your State
Help us localize our national story on parole.
By Beth Schwartzapfel
News May 20, 2015
Life Expectancy
How many years make a life sentence for a teenager?
By Beth Schwartzapfel
News May 14, 2015
Would You Rather …
... die a (probably) painless death or live 50 years in solitary?
By The Marshall Project
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