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Graphic simulation shows what the last 24 hours of death row prisoners looks like ahead of Christa Pike's expected execution today

A simulation has shown what death row prisoners typically experience in the last 24 hours before their execution.

Alexandra Brooks, Journalist at VT

6 minutes ago

Christa Pike

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Death row inmates in Texas no longer get a final meal due to one man's very specific request as Christa Pike decision revealed

The rules around final meals for death row inmates in Texas were changed following one man's request, as killer Christa Pike's decision for hers is revealed.

Kim Novak, Deputy Editor at VT

2 hours ago

Christa Pike is facing execution later this year. Credit: Death Penalty Information Center

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Reason Christa Pike was sentenced to death at 18 while her accomplice Shadolla Peterson walked free of prison

After more than three decades on death row, Christa Pike faces her final punishment in just two days, but why was she sentenced to death and her accomplice...

Alexandra Brooks, Journalist at VT

2 days ago

Christa Pike

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Unique way death row inmate set to become first woman executed by US state in 200 years has asked to be killed

The first woman set to be executed by the state in 200 years has asked for her death sentence to be served in a very particular way.

Alexandra Brooks, Journalist at VT

2 days ago

Pike has filed a lawsuit against the state ahead of her execution. Credit: Tennessee Department of Corrections

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Death row inmate Christa Pike set to be executed in days breaks silence to reveal terrifying thought keeping her awake at night

A death row inmate, who is set to be executed in a few days, has revealed the terrifying thought keeping her awake at night.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

4 days ago

Pike has filed a lawsuit against the state ahead of her execution. Credit: Tennessee Department of Corrections

3 min(s) read

Execution date listed for this month as death row inmate set to become first woman killed by US state in 200 years

Christa Gail Pike's execution date has been confirmed for this month, with the death row inmate set to become the first woman killed by a US state in 200 years.

Joshua Nair, Senior Journalist at VT

30 days ago

William Frances Silvia

3 min(s) read

61-year-old death row inmate makes shocking admission in final words before execution

A 61-year-old Florida death row inmate has been executed after being convicted of killing his estranged wife and seriously injuring her mother.

Paddy Hayes, Journalist at VT

1 month ago

The death row inmate sent a message to his son before being executed. Credit: Tennessee Department of Corrections

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Death row inmate’s heartbreaking four-word message to son as he becomes one of three executed in the US on same day

Anthony Darrell Hines, a death row inmate who spent 40 years behind bars, was executed in Tennessee on Thursday, August 13.

Joshua Nair, Senior Journalist at VT

2 months ago

Dominick Occhicone was part of a double execution in Florida. Credit: Florida Department of Corrections

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Inmate's last words as Florida carries out first double execution in 60 years

Dominick Occhicone, a death row inmate who spent almost 40 years behind bars, had some choice words before being given the lethal injection.

Joshua Nair, Senior Journalist at VT

2 months ago

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Oldest inmate set to be executed in Florida faces a strict final meal rule most people don't know about

An inmate in Florida who has been on death row since 1980 is set to face a strict rule relating to his final meal.

Kim Novak, Deputy Editor at VT

3 months ago

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Death row inmate's unusual final request prompted Florida to permanently change last meal policy

The first prison inmate to be executed after Florida reinstated the death penalty in 1979 was granted one forbidden luxury.

Alexandra Brooks, Journalist at VT

3 months ago

3 min(s) read

The one item death row inmates aren't allowed to ask for in their last meal as officials reveal the most common requests

There's one item that's strictly off-limits.

Alexandra Brooks, Journalist at VT

3 months ago

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3 min(s) read

Fast food order granted to ‘world’s most wanted’ death row inmate in exchange for dead body information

A terrifying murderer bargained with cops, offering the location of a body in exchange for fast food.

Alexandra Brooks, Journalist at VT

5 months ago

Chadwick Scott Willacy

3 min(s) read

Warden's chilling action after execution of death row inmate for horrific 1990 crimes

A warden committed a chilling act after the execution of a death row inmate.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

5 months ago

Female serial killer gave chilling reason for murdering seven men before she was executed

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Female serial killer gave chilling reason for murdering seven men before she was executed

Aileen Wuornos was convicted of six counts of first-degree murder, but admitted killing seven men - she gave a chilling interview before her execution

Tom Wood, Head of Editorial at VT

1 year ago

Son of murdered woman pleads with officials to stop killer's execution for heartbreaking reason

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Son of murdered woman pleads with officials to stop killer's execution for heartbreaking reason

The son of a woman murdered nearly 25 years ago is asking that her killer be spared from execution for a heartwrenching reason.

Asiya Ali, Writer at VT

1 year ago

Chilling moment Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson finds out state will push for the death penalty

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Chilling moment Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson finds out state will push for the death penalty

Tyler Robinson had a chilling reaction when during his first court appearance, he was told that prosecutors could seek the death penalty.

James Kay, Writer at VT

1 year ago

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Woman who murdered family members with poisonous mushroom lunch is sentenced

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Woman who murdered family members with poisonous mushroom lunch is sentenced

Erin Patterson, whose name has become synonymous with one of Australia’s most shocking criminal cases, has been sentenced to life in prison with a 33‑year non‑parole period for murdering three r

Michelle Hambiliki, Deputy Editor at VT

1 year ago

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