Florida executes 76-year-old for 1986 murder
Richard Barry Randolph has been executed in Florida for the 1986 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, ending a 38-year legal battle that saw multiple appeals and stays of execution.
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Ruth Ellis grandchildren demand posthumous pardon
The grandchildren of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, are demanding a formal pardon from the Ministry of Justice, claiming new evidence proves her case was mishandled.
Lammy seeks pardon for last woman executed in Britain
Justice Secretary David Lammy calls for historic pardon of Ruth Ellis, the final woman executed in Britain, amid ongoing controversy over her 1955 murder case.
British woman repatriated from Bali execution
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.
British Gran's Final Plea on Bali Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali, makes one last desperate appeal as her health deteriorates in Kerobokan Prison. Exclusive details reveal her heartbreaking final wishes.
British Gran's Final Plea From Bali Death Row
Lindsay Sandiford, a British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug trafficking, makes desperate final appeal as hope for presidential pardon fades.
Taliban executes thief publicly, hangs corpse on tank
Shocking footage emerges of Taliban forces executing a suspected thief by firing squad and displaying his body on a tank in Herat, prompting human rights groups to demand an end to capital punishment under the new regime.
Houthis sentence 35 to public execution in Yemen mass trial
In a deeply concerning development, Yemen's Houthi rebels have convicted 35 Yemenis in a mass trial, sentencing them to public execution for allegedly collaborating with Saudi Arabia. The controversial verdict has drawn international condemnation and rais
SC prison chief resigns over execution drug scandal
South Carolina's corrections director Stephen Bryant steps down after investigation reveals he misled courts about execution drugs, throwing state's death penalty protocol into chaos.
Steven Bryant executed in South Carolina murder case
Steven Bryant executed for 1994 murder of 24-year-old Tonya Woods, whose blood he kept in vial with 'catch me if you can' note
Arizona's nitrogen execution reignites death penalty debate
Richard Djerf's execution in Arizona using pure nitrogen gas sparks international controversy and renewed scrutiny of capital punishment methods in the United States.
Taliban publicly executes man for murder of pregnant woman
Shocking public execution carried out by Taliban in Afghanistan as man is shot three times before crowd as punishment for murdering heavily pregnant woman in brutal retaliatory justice system.
Iran resistance fighter: 'My friends executed for slogans'
Exclusive interview with female resistance member reveals brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran and the rising tide of dissent against the regime.
Charge in 36-year-old jeweller murder case
Breakthrough in decades-old murder mystery as detectives charge 58-year-old man over execution of Birmingham jeweller Daniel Bostock in 1988.
British expat executed in Mississippi for double murder
British national Charles Crawford executed in Mississippi for the brutal 1992 murders of two neighbours, marking a controversial end to decades of legal battles.
Returned Palestinian bodies show torture evidence - doctors
Medical professionals examining Palestinian bodies returned by Israel report disturbing evidence of systematic torture and potential executions, raising serious human rights concerns in the ongoing conflict.
Florida executes Samuel Smithers for 1996 murder
The state of Florida has carried out the execution of Deacon Samuel Smithers for the brutal 1996 murder of escort Angela Crowley. Discover the chilling details of his final hours and the victim's family's long-awaited justice.
NY woman faces Florida murder trial in love triangle killing
Shocking courtroom drama unfolds as a New York woman stands trial for the alleged execution-style murder of a Florida mother in a bitter love triangle dispute that turned deadly.
Hamas execution footage emerges amid collapsing peace deal
Exclusive footage reveals Hamas militants executing Palestinians amid fears the terror group is collapsing. As ceasefire negotiations stall, concerns grow over their desperate bid to maintain control in Gaza.
Hamas threatens hostage executions without warning
Hamas's armed wing declares Palestinian prisoners will be executed without warning if Israel targets civilians in Gaza, escalating Middle East tensions dramatically.
Teen jailed for life over execution-style murder
A 17-year-old has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal execution-style killing of another teenager in a residential area that shocked the local community.
Texas death row inmate granted stay in shaken baby case
Robert Roberson, convicted of killing his daughter in 2002, wins temporary reprieve as courts re-examine shaken baby syndrome evidence amid growing scientific debate.
Supreme Court halts Texas execution in SBS case
The US Supreme Court has granted a last-minute stay of execution for Robert Roberson, a Texas man convicted of killing his daughter based on disputed Shaken Baby Syndrome evidence. The case highlights growing scientific debate about the controversial diag
British drug mule, 23, faces Bali firing squad
Bella Culley from Lincolnshire faces execution in Indonesia after being caught with 3kg of cocaine at Denpasar Airport. The 23-year-old's harrowing story reveals how she was allegedly coerced into becoming a drug mule.
Indiana executes mentally ill inmate amid human rights concerns
Human rights organisations condemn the execution of Michael Dale Smith in Indiana, raising serious questions about mental health and capital punishment in America's justice system.
Australian businessman faces execution in China
Exclusive: Former actor turned health executive Karm Gilespie awaits execution in China after being convicted for smuggling 15kg of methamphetamine. Discover the mysterious circumstances and diplomatic efforts to save him.
South Carolina Court Allows Lethal Injection Executions
In a groundbreaking decision, South Carolina's highest court has authorised the state to proceed with lethal injection executions, dismissing claims of 'torturous' suffering in a ruling that could restart the state's capital punishment programme.
Texas execution challenged over psychopathy test validity
A controversial psychopathy assessment becomes the centre of a legal battle as Texas prepares to execute Scott Panetti, raising urgent questions about mental health and capital punishment.
Death Row Horror: Botched Execution Leaves Inmate in Agony
Shocking details emerge as a death row inmate survives botched lethal injection procedure, raising serious questions about execution methods and human rights in the US justice system.
Kenneth Noye denies witness execution allegations
Infamous criminal Kenneth Noye faces fresh allegations of executing a key witness in his road rage murder trial, as shocking new claims emerge about the 1996 M25 killing.
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