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The First Execution By Gas Chamber (1924)

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Flaws in Capital Punishment

This chapter explores the uncertainty and challenges involved in the execution process, including the historical difficulties in obtaining execution materials and the controversy surrounding gas chambers. It also discusses the factors that determine who ends up on death row and reflects on the work of Brian Stevenson and the consequences of the death penalty.

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