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Witnessing Executions In America's Prisons

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Connections of Kindness in Death Row

This chapter examines the nuanced dynamics between prison staff and death row inmates, particularly focusing on acts of kindness amid an often adversarial environment. It reflects on the case of Kenneth Eugene Smith, exploring the emotional weight of their interactions leading up to his controversial execution.

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