The Murderer You Know

Episode 20: Thoroughly Modern Capital Punishment


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Time has passed, humans are older and wiser, but are they making the best choices regarding the treatment of criminals? What is the best choice for how to treat criminals. Join our hosts for this part two episode as they discuss changes in Virginia during the modern era of capital punishment from 1976 through 2021.


Furman v. Georgia, Gregg v. Georgia (no one likes Georgia!?), and a landmark vote for a southern state free with stream.


Transcripts available here.


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