U.S. Executions At Lowest Level Since 1991

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The year 2015 saw 28 executions of death row inmates in six states, the lowest number in nearly 25 years due to shortages of lethal injection drugs and the nation’s shifting attitudes toward capital punishment. What do you think?


“Really? Huh. I hadn’t noticed.”

Gordon Haugh • Assistant Key Grip

“You mean our most dangerous criminals are just out there somewhere, living freely inside our maximum-security prisons?”

Gil Feingold • Process Appraiser

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“Good to know it’s not for lack of trying!”

Miranda Lindon • Fruit Dehydrator