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Thursday, May 09, 2013  Jodi Arias trial now turns to whether she should live or die for killing her lover in 2008

Friday, March 08, 2013  A hearing is delayed for the defendant in the Village 76 murder case in Kirksville.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Paul Potter, 49, of Kirksville, is accused of killing a fellow resident in the Village 76 complex.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  The outcome was welcomed by some victims, including Giffords herself, as a way to avoid a lengthy, possibly traumatic trial and years of legal wrangling over a death sentence.

Thursday, October 13, 2011  Florida lawmaker wants to end lethal injection and bring back the electric chair or firing squads

Thursday, September 22, 2011  Ga. executes Davis, who drew legions of supporters but found no court to throw out conviction.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Counting down, US inmate nears execution in policeman's killing despite pleas in Europe.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Relatives: Woman accused of killing her newborn twins is released from Tennessee jail on bond.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  Fort Hood shooting suspect to face death penalty; some victims celebrate ruling, others solemn

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Lawmakers: Illinois governor to abolish death penalty at signing ceremony in Capitol

Thursday, December 23, 2010  The same jury that convicted a father-son team of planting a bomb that killed two police officers inside an Oregon bank has now recommended that both be put to death.

Monday, November 08, 2010  Updated with AP video: Connecticut man condemned to death for home invasion killings of woman, 2 daughters

Friday, September 24, 2010  For the first time in nearly a century, Virginia has put a woman to death.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Federal prosecutors are planning to seek the death penalty if the defendants are convicted.

Friday, June 18, 2010  UPDATED with AP video. The 49-year-old Gardner was shot by a team of five anonymous marksmen with a matched set of .30-caliber rifles early Friday. A barrage of bullets tore into Gardner's chest where a target was pinned over his heart.