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DEAR INMATE.

Authors :
Maynard, Andrew
Source :
Diagram; 2014, Vol. 14 Issue 6, p4-4, 1p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The author discusses the options available for death-row inmates in the U.S. Topics covered include the passage of a law to abolish execution by firing squad in 2004, the explanation given by Death Penalty Information Center executive director Richard Dieter on death by hanging and the decision to abandon the hanging method in favor of the gas chamber in Arizona in 1934. Also mentioned is the process involved in doing the electrocution.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15435784
Volume :
14
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Diagram
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
100356963