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.
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- First Aired on
Nov 02, 2016
- Popularity: 0.1475
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- Status: Returning Series
In Production
1 seaons till Nov 02, 2016
Last episode: Last Meals and Last Words
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1400 Years of Capital Punishment in America min
An overview of the death penalty in the United States and its evolution to the modern day.
Episode 2Executing Serial Killers Part I min
The execution of serial killers in the United States, beginning with H. H. Holmes.
Episode 3Executing Serial Killers Part II min
The era of the modern serial killer begins
Episode 4Most Famous Executions min
A look at some of the most famous residents of death row.
Episode 5On Federal Death Row min
The federal government reserves the right to seek the death penalty, even in states where it is banned.
