Encyclopedia of Capital Punishment in the United States, 2d ed.

Encyclopedia of Capitol Punishment in the United States

Encyclopedia of Capital Punishment in the United States, 2d ed. was written by and Louis J. Palmer, Jr.. The 631 page book was published by McFarland in 2008 (originally in 2001) with an ISBN 10 of 0786451831. Most books are now available in ebook, pdf and audible formats. If you need more information about this publication, it can be purchased at Amazon.com or Google Books. If the book is older and/or out of print book try to locate a copy on eBay.com. Encyclopedia of Capital Punishment in the United States, 2d ed. mentions 3 serial killers including Henry Louis Wallace. The author Louis J. Palmer, Jr. has 1 book(s) listed on Killer.Cloud used for the purpose of documenting facts about Serial Killers listed in our database.

Book Summary

This updated encyclopedia provides ready information on all aspects of capital punishment in America. It details virtually every capital punishment decision rendered by the United States Supreme Court through 2006, including more than 40 cases decided since publication of the first edition. Entries are also provided for each Supreme Court Justice who has ever rendered a capital punishment opinion. Entries on jurisdictions cite present-day death penalty laws and judicial structure state by state, with synopses of common and unique features. Also included are entries on significant U.S. capital prosecutions; legal principles and procedures in capital cases; organizations that support and oppose capital punishment; capital punishment's impact...