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Brit influencer facing death by firing squad in Dubai reveals harrowing details of her arrest after being forced to strip

A young Brit could be killed by law enforcers in Dubai after she stabbed a man to death, despite claiming that the murder was an act of self-defence.

2 hours ago

Japan executes prisoners through the controversial long-drop hanging method. Credit: IMAGO/Zuma Press Wire

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Japan has a shockingly brutal rule for prisoners that are sentenced to death and their families

Japan still executes prisoners by hanging - and doesn't tell them until the morning it happens. Here's everything you need to know about Japan's death penalty.

Tom Wood, VT

2 days ago

Christa Pike

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Death row inmate set to become first woman executed by US state in over 200 years has issued plea in handwritten letter

A death row inmate set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years has issued an emotional plea in a handwritten letter.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

1 month ago

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Trump government announces huge change to death penalty rules - including firing squad as method of execution

The Justice Department announced on Friday it is expanding federal execution methods to include firing squads and asphyxiation.

Tom Wood, VT

2 months ago

Anna Kepner.

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Anna Kepner's cause of death revealed as stepbrother charged with sexual assault as well as murder

The stepbrother of an 18-year-old high school cheerleader who was killed while on a cruise has been charged with her murder.

2 months ago

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Update on man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee after he revealed chilling 'motive' for attack from jail

An update has emerged on the man accused of fatally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee after he revealed a chilling motive for the attack from jail.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

3 months ago

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Chilling interview with convicted murderer who admits she deserved the death penalty

Convicted murderer Angela Simpson gave a to-camera interview, where she admitted that she should have been given the death penalty.

George Griffiths, VT

3 months ago

Donald Trump

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Donald Trump issues death penalty warning amid search for missing mom Nancy Guthrie

President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

James Kay, Writer at VT

4 months ago

Christa Pike

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Death row inmate set to become first woman executed by US state in over 200 years is now suing the state

The only woman on death row in the state of Tennessee, Christa Gail Pike, is currently suing the state over the method of her upcoming execution.

Tom Wood, VT

5 months ago

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Brutal and harrowing crimes of the last woman in the USA to be executed

You might have seen the news recently that the US state of Tennessee is set to execute the first woman for nearly 200 years, convicted murderer Christa Pike.

Tom Wood, VT

7 months ago

Christa Pike

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Woman’s chilling plea after receiving a death sentence that could make her the first woman executed by a US state in 200 years

A convicted murderer made one final plea in the courtroom before she was led away after being sentenced to death.

Tom Wood, VT

7 months ago

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Man accused of fatally stabbing Ukrainian refugee revealed chilling 'motive' for attack from jail

The man accused of brutally stabbing a Ukrainian refugee to death on a train has offered a haunting explanation for his actions in a recorded jail call.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

7 months ago

4 min(s) read

Dallas basketball star faces potential death penalty after 'stupid mistake' in Indonesia

A basketball star from Dallas is facing the death penalty after making a "stupid mistake" in Indonesia.

James Kay, Writer at VT

9 months ago

3 min(s) read

Cryptic last words of man executed for rape and murder of 15-year-old girl in 2001

Indiana executed death row inmate Roy Lee Ward for the 2001 rape and murder of 15-year-old Stacy Payne.

Phoebe Egoroff, Writer at VT

9 months ago

Iryna Zarutska. Credit: Iryna Zarutska/X

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Huge update on law that could see Iryna Zarutska's alleged murderer face death by firing squad if found guilty

A new law could see the alleged murderer of Iryna Zarutska face possible death by firing squad.

James Kay, Writer at VT

9 months ago

Christa Pike

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Murderer gives chilling reason she shouldn't receive death penalty as state prepares to execute first woman in 200 years

Convicted killer Christa Gail Pike is set to make U.S. history as the first woman to be executed in 200 years, but she believes that she shouldn't receive the death penalty.

James Kay, Writer at VT

9 months ago

Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing screening

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Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer after missing screening

Beyoncé's mom has bravely opened up about being diagnosed with breast cancer after she missed a routine mammogram.Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, revealed she was diagnosed with cancer. Credit: Amy Sus

Kim Novak, Deputy Editor at VT

1 year ago

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Beyoncé's mom defends her daughter's venture into country music

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Beyoncé's mom defends her daughter's venture into country music

Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, has addressed those who have criticized her famous daughter’s new country music direction. As we all know by now, the record-breaking artist, 42, shocked the internet on Sunday (February 11) after airing a commercial for Verizon during the Super Bowl matchup. The 'Crazy in Love' hitmaker…

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