Each episode of DEATH ROW STORIES will unravel a different capital murder case that has twists and turns worthy of a crime thriller. All of these stories are true, and call into question the myriad of beliefs about the death penalty and the American justice system itself. Director Alex Gibney said, “The series provides stark […]
Toledo Blade Editorial Supports Reprieve and Calls for Greater Vigilance
In a prudent move, Gov. John Kasich has postponed the execution of condemned killer Gregory Lott to Nov. 19, eight months later than the previously scheduled date of March 19. After the egregious execution of 53-year-old Dennis McGuire in January, the Kasich administration should pause Ohio’s killing machine until it has time to select a […]
Citing Catholic Faith, Family of Victim Seeks to Keep Condemned Cleveland Killer From Lethal Injection
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Irene Allain and her family want to prevent condemned killer Gregory Lott’s execution. And they’re relying on their faith to do it. Allain is the daughter of John McGrath, the 82-year-old man Lott is convicted of killing a vicious attack in East Cleveland in July 1986. Nearly 28 years later, Lott is […]