The origins of America's capital punishment laws, the methods of execution, and the faces those who have received a death sentence. Featuring interviews and commentary from leading criminal and sociology experts.
EPISODE 1
400 Years of Capital Punishment in America
An overview of the death penalty in the United States and its evolution to the modern day.
EPISODE 2
Executing Serial Killers Part I
A look at the execution of serial killers in the United States, beginning with HH Holmes.
EPISODE 3
Executing Serial Killers Part II
The era of the modern serial killer begins, and the justice system changes around them.
EPISODE 4
Most Famous Executions
Taking a look at some of the most famous residents of death row since the late 1800s.
EPISODE 5
On Federal Death Row
The federal government reserves the right to seek the death penalty, even in states where it is banned.
EPISODE 6
Last Meals and Last Words
A look at some of the last meals and final moments of the lives of death row inmates.
Tom Kimball
Ron Meyer
Irwin Jacobs
Scott Moss
Kenny Jack James
