Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America
A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this time over 15,000 men and women have been executed, eventually spurring a heated debate about this ultimate punishment. Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts, this documentary takes an inside look at the origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces of evil who have received the death sentence including Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, and John Wayne Gacy. Also get a glimpse into the prison cells and lives of those who await their fate on Death Row.
Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. 400 Years of Capital Punishment in AmericaAn overview of the death penalty in the United States and its evolution to the modern day.B-15CCNov 2, 2016
- 2. Executing Serial Killers Part IThe execution of serial killers in the United States, beginning with H. H. Holmes.B-15CCNov 2, 2016
- 3. Executing Serial Killers Part IIThe era of the modern serial killer beginsB-15CCNov 2, 2016
- 4. Most Famous ExecutionsA look at some of the most famous residents of death row.B-15CCNov 2, 2016
- 5. On Federal Death RowThe federal government reserves the right to seek the death penalty, even in states where it is banned.B-15CCNov 2, 2016
- 6. Last Meals and Last WordsA chilling look at some of the final moments of the lives of death row inmates.B-15CCNov 2, 2016
Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America
A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this time over 15,000 men and women have been executed, eventually spurring a heated debate about this ultimate punishment. Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts, this documentary takes an inside look at the origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces of evil who have received the death sentence including Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, and John Wayne Gacy. Also get a glimpse into the prison cells and lives of those who await their fate on Death Row.
