capital punishment
Weigh the pros, cons and controversies surrounding the grave issue of capital punishment; should the death penalty be allowed?
George Stinney Jr.: The Youngest Person Executed in 20th Century America
On June 16, 1944, George Stinney Jr., a 14-year-old African American boy, was executed by electric chair in South Carolina. His case remains one of the most tragic and controversial events in American legal history. George Stinney Jr. was the youngest person to be sentenced to death and executed in the United States during the 20th century, and the circumstances surrounding his case reflect the deep racial injustice and flawed legal system of that era.
By William Henryabout a year ago in Criminal
How it feels to be executed using an electric chair.
**The Harrowing Legacy of the Electric Chair: A Look into Botched Executions and the Case of Willie Franc From 1890 to 2010, around 3% of all U.S. executions were deemed botched. This statistic bears witness to the grim realities of capital punishment in America, with lethal injections failing, hangings resulting in prolonged suffering, and electric chair visits that fell tragically short of their intended conclusion. Among these harrowing accounts, the case of Willie Francis stands out as a poignant reminder of the agonizing experiences faced by death row inmates.
By Garba Jafiaabout a year ago in Criminal
Wells Fargo Employee Found Dead in Cubicle
In a shocking and heartbreaking turn of events, Denise Prudhomme, a 60-year-old employee at Wells Fargo, was found deceased in her cubicle on August 20, four days after she clocked into work at the company's Tempe, Arizona office. The discovery of her body has raised numerous questions and sparked a wave of public concern and outrage.
By Elle Colonabout a year ago in Criminal
Georgia High School Shooting: 14-Year-Old Suspect to Be Charged with Murder After 4 Killed, 9 Injured
A devastating school shooting took place at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, on Wednesday morning, leading to the tragic deaths of four individuals and injuring nine others. Authorities have confirmed that a 14-year-old student is responsible for this horrifying act of violence. The event has left the local community in shock and mourning as they grapple with the loss of two students and two teachers. The suspect, Colt Gray, is now in custody and will face charges of murder.
By Sohan Chandanabout a year ago in Criminal
Police Shoot Man Holding Woman Hostage at Knifepoint. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Indianapolis, Indiana — On June 25, 2024, a dramatic and harrowing series of events unfolded at the 9000 block of Wesleyan Road in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Northwest District Officers were called to a chaotic scene that rapidly escalated into a dangerous and high-stakes situation. The initial emergency was triggered by a series of 9-1-1 calls reporting a violent confrontation involving a man named Elijah Radford, 45, who had crashed his truck into another vehicle in a business parking lot.
By Gerald mawuli Deynuabout a year ago in Criminal





