Oklahoma City, OK — The only woman currently on death row in Oklahoma, Brenda Andrew, may receive a new opportunity to challenge her murder conviction after the Supreme Court favored her appeal this Tuesday. The high court ruled 7-2, allowing her case to return to an appeals court for further examination over claims that prosecutors … Read more
Houston, Texas — Deep divisions have emerged within the Christian community regarding the impending execution of Khristian Oliver, a man sentenced to death for the murder of Pastor Joe Wilkerson during a 1998 robbery in Texas. The case has reignited debates over the role of religion in administering justice, especially when the accused is guilty … Read more
Sanaa, Yemen – In a complicated narrative that encapsulates the harrowing journeys of Indians facing the death penalty abroad, the story of Nimisha Priya stands out. Priya, once a nurse, now languishes in a Yemeni prison, condemned to death following a conviction for the murder of a Yemeni national. Years ago, Priya moved to Yemen … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — For the first time in nearly 15 years, Indiana is set to resume executions, beginning with death row inmate Joseph Corcoran, who was convicted over two decades ago for the murders of four men, including his own brother. This planned execution has reignited discussions on several fronts, from the state’s ability to … Read more
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Richard Barry Randolph, a man convicted in the 1988 murder of a store manager, despite his claims of a significant new personal revelation regarding his biological parents. Randolph, now 62, is incarcerated at Union Correctional Institution and was sentenced for the brutal … Read more
Atmore, Ala. — A Death Row inmate in Alabama displayed a defiant demeanor, making obscene gestures and uttering expletives towards the prison warden before his execution yesterday. The man was sentenced for the brutal killing of a hitchhiker three decades ago. During his final moments, Carey Dale Grayson, 50, was asked if he had any … Read more
WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump prepares to re-enter the White House next January, he has pledged to reverse the current administration’s halt on federal executions, signaling a significant shift in federal death penalty policies. The move could affect as many as 40 inmates currently on federal death row, underscoring a stark contrast to President … Read more
Huntsville, Texas: A Texas man convicted for the 1989 murders of teenage twin sisters was executed Tuesday evening, marking the state’s sixth execution in less than two weeks. Garcia White, 61, received lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary in Huntsville and was pronounced dead at 6:56 p.m. local time. Prior to his execution, White … Read more
CALIPATRIA, Calif. – An incarcerated gang member, previously sentenced to death for kidnapping and murdering a business owner, was fatally stabbed Thursday in a suspected inmate attack at Calipatria State Prison, officials said. Authorities confirmed that 46-year-old Alberto Martinez was assaulted around 1:23 p.m. by inmate Tyler A. Lua, who knocked Martinez to the ground … Read more
Bangkok, Thailand — In the dimly lit execution chamber, the atmosphere was charged with a palpable sense of finality. The man at the center of attention, a 26-year veteran of Thailand’s death row, displayed an unexpected calmness as he uttered his last words before his execution. Interestingly, his final message was one of gratitude, expressing … Read more