The Death Penalty Is the Only Punishment

Demetrius: The death penalty like all other endeavors, including everything in our criminal justice system, is a risk reward enterprise. Demetrius: Because the death penalty is not an immediate sentence, we're talking about years of litigation and fees that are accrued over a period of time for a new jury and a new trial. What we're witnessing is the recycling of pain and trauma that the victim's family have to endure," he says.