The latest Quinnipiac poll administered in May of this year showed that 48% of Americans favored life without parole for convicted murderers, compared to 43% who favored the death penalty.
Does failed execution attempt mean Ohio prisoner can avoid death penalty?
Ohio’s unusual pending death-penalty case, involving an inmate the state already tried but failed to execute, will be argued on Tuesday before the Ohio Supreme Court.
Our View: Joining Forces Against the Death Penalty
Regardless of the crime, there is no humane way to put a man or woman to death because of it.