Articles related to "Death Row"

The dead bodies of middle-aged men began turning up in rural locations in Florida and authorities suspected a female serial killer was on the loose.

Before he was a reality TV star, the lead singer of the 1980's glam rock/pop metal band, Poison, did some time on death row - in a 1998 movie. Here's a look back.

2008 marks the 20th year of Lifelines' campaign to reach out to people on death row in America, here we find out what it's all about.

In February, 2006, Donna Marie Roberts' attorney asked the Ohio Supreme Court to allow his client a new sentencing hearing to avoid the death penalty.

The murder of 2pac started one of the biggest conspiracy theories in the music world. Fuelled by his classic album, the 7 day theory is intriguing to say the least.

Velma Barfield may have looked like a kind hearted granny, but in truth she was a callous serial killer, convicted by a jury after deliberating for just an hour.

A study shows that some U.S. states could end up abolishing the death penalty. Teetering on bankruptcy these states may find they cannot afford the costs of capital cases

According to The Death Penalty Information Center, Florida has a long history of botched executions. What is the humane alternative?

The United States is the only country in the Western industrialized world to still use capital punishment.

Recent rumors about a possible exit from Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight, the question still stands how creator Shonda Rhimes will find a way to page him off the show.

The issue of capital punishment in the United States has caused controversy around the world for a long time. But what are the two arguments on the death penalty?

The application of the death penalty in the United States allows for the possibility of innocent people being murdered, often because of race and class bias.

Prolific courtroom crime novelist, John Grisham, makes his first foray into non-fiction with his latest release, "An Innocent Man."

On March 11th a notable group convened at the entrance of the 177 year old fortress of Eastern State Penitentiary that once housed gangster Al Capone.

Although some believe capital punishment deters future crime, others feel it is biased, wrong, and unjustly sending innocent men and women to their deaths.

Conducting interviews is an art, but some interviews are more challenging, such as interviews with murderers, where the interviewer must appear fearless and determined.

Witness for the Prosecution of Scott Peterson is one heck of a tale of sex, lies and audiotape.

A Book Review of "Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult. The author takes on Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Gnosticism, and redemption through a character on death row.

Scott Peterson enjoys basketball, playing cards with other inmates, and working out for 5 hours each day in San Quentin's death row. He also gets three meals and a bed.

Once again, inaccurate findings were the result of human error, and this time it led to a death sentence for an innocent man.

Action movie from the writer/director team of Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor Gerard Butler stars as prisoner competing in an online computer game.

Kable stars in the computer game Slayers, he had got through 27 games and if he makes it through another 3 he wins, but the games' creator won't let him escape alive

When Eastern State Penitentiary opened 180 years ago it was the most expensive and high-tech prison in the world. This Gothic-like structure towered over Philadelphia.

Teachers encourage regular reading, but reluctant teens may balk at the thought of diving into a book. Enticing reluctant readers requires high interest, relevant books.

Mumia Abu Jamal has been locked in Philadelphia jail for over two decades awaiting his death row. His only crime, his defenders argue, is the color of his skin.

Dancing can be freedom. It can also be an erotic act where the two partner skirt around each other like birds and animals do.

This summer will see the release of Manhunt 2, a sequel to the ultra-violent game that put players inside a snuff film.

Activists are promoting a new book by death-row inmate, Mumia Abu-Jamal. Abu-Jamal was convicted of killing a Philadelphia policeman. Activists continue to rally for him.

Streamlining the costs of governing is a growing concern in light of an economic recession, but many have ignored the costly practice of executing prisoners in the U.S.

John Grisham, best known for his legal dramas, takes a rather self-indulgent side trip in this light tale of a has-been quarterback who finds his life in Italy.

Yelena has been saved from the noose to be the Commander's food taster, but she has to wonder whether she'll die anyway from poison or from the coming revolution.

Statistics are shocking showing the large discrepancies of race in the United States prison population. This is an obvious case of racial discrimination.

Humanoid robots, bug-like aliens, and soulless machines threaten to take over the world in December's collection of science fiction movies.

Witness to Innocence and other death penalty opponents asked Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell to issue a moratorium on the death penalty.

The life principle goes beyond the abortion debate to include capital punishment, euthanasia, and assisted suicide and is supported by Biblical evidence.

Forget the price of gas - Texas is always entertaining and diverse. What other state offers such a diversity of food, culture and pleasures for both humans and aliens?

Exceller and Ferdinand were two American Thoroughbred champions among 3 million hapless horses to parish in slaughterhouses between 1986 and early 1997.

Novels and television series idolize FBI profilers as semi-psychic scientists who can outwit serial killers. That's bunk. Profiling does not help catch serial killers.

Gamer is an action packed thrill ride starring Gerard Butler (300) and Micael C. Hall. (Showtime's Dexter). It looks at the roll that online games has in society.

Need some ideas for original persuasive essay topics? Here are a list of term paper topics that will stand out because they focus on smaller parts of major issues.

Truman Capote's famous 1966 novel In Cold Blood was adapted into an Academy Award nominated 1967 film of the same name.

One of rock and roll's legendary artists released her 22nd album in March 2009, returning after a four-year absence with a moving cover collection.

One of the most legendary femme fatales, exotic dancers and courtesans of the twentieth century, Mata Hari was first and foremost remembered as a spy. But was she?

The exciting action film The Condemned practices violence, but preaches anti-violence.

Quentin Tarantino's latest film Inglourious Basterds is a welcome return to form for the American film geek/auteur. 8/10.

The United States Supreme Court has ruled that capitol punishment cannot be used in cases of child rape when the victim survives. What does this decision mean?

Amiri Baraka lost his New Jersey poet laureateship when the Anti-Defamation League denounced Baraka's anti-Semitism in "Somebody Blew Up America."

A young Kyle Reese fills in for the boy John Connor as Skynet's main target. As a grown-up resistance fighter, John Connor has to do everything in his power to save him.

In a summer full of sequels and reboots, Terminator Salvation (starring Christian Bale and Sam Worthington and directed by McG) occupies an odd space.

Rookie director McG and Christian Bale produce the latest installment of the Terminator franchise - Terminator: Salvation, and just about pulls it off.