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Why many people on death row will never be executed
Dec 2, 2024
Mark Berman, a criminal justice reporter for The Washington Post, dives deep into the complexities of the American death penalty system. He discusses why over 2,000 individuals on death row may never face execution due to factors like moratoriums and court orders. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on inmates and victims' families, revealing a fractured justice system struggling with moral dilemmas and declining public support for capital punishment. Berman sheds light on the implications of this prolonged limbo for justice in America.
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- Many death row inmates face indefinite delays in their executions, highlighting systemic issues within the American justice system and its fairness.
- Public support for the death penalty has waned significantly, prompting states to reconsider their capital punishment policies and practices.
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The Kill-for Murderers Case
A crime spree occurred in Pittsburgh in late 1979, resulting in the killings of four individuals, including a young police officer named Leonard Miller. The perpetrators, Michael Trevaglia and John Lesko, were dubbed the kill-for murderers due to the apparent lack of motive behind their actions. Following their capture by dedicated police detectives, both men confessed and were sentenced to death; however, the execution of their sentences has been delayed for decades. This prolonged wait raises troubling questions about justice for the victims' families, especially for those who mourn the loss of Officer Miller, the first Black police officer in the borough.
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