Original title
Death Row: A History of Capital Punishment in America
Released
11/2/2016
Genre
Documentary
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
1
Number of episodes
6
A Comprehensive Look at America's Most Controversial Punishment The death penalty in the United States is as old as the country itself, with roots to the original European settlements. During this time over 15,000 men and women have been executed, eventually spurring a heated debate about this ultimate punishment. Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts, this documentary takes an inside look at the origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces of evil who have received the death sentence including Ted Bundy, Timothy McVeigh, and John Wayne Gacy. Also get a glimpse into the prison cells and lives of those who await their fate on Death Row.
An overview of the death penalty in the United States and its evolution to the modern day.
The execution of serial killers in the United States, beginning with H. H. Holmes.
The era of the modern serial killer begins
A look at some of the most famous residents of death row.
The federal government reserves the right to seek the death penalty, even in states where it is banned.
A chilling look at some of the final moments of the lives of death row inmates.
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