The state has shifted its legal theory about Elena Hembree's death. Erica Lawson still faces prosecution in the child's death ...

The Arizona Supreme Court has set a March 19 execution date for a man who pleaded guilty to murder more than 17 years ago and ...

Louisiana will seek to resume carrying out death sentences in the coming months after a 15-year pause, this time using ...

This is not in any way lessening due process for those who are convicted and are facing the death penalty,” said Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, the bill’s lead sponsor.

A Texas man has been executed for the killing of a Dallas area pastor who was attacked in his church during a robbery. Steven ...