Death penalty

A Song for Toforest Johnson

Birmingham singer songwriter releases new single "Mercy for Toforest"

Jan 26 •

What happened when I tried to get Kenneth Smith's autopsy report

Alabama denied request on nation's first execution by nitrogen hypoxia. The reason why is laughable.

May 30, 2024 •

If Kenneth Smith's trial was today, he wouldn't be executed

Judge overrode jury's vote for life, a practice Alabama has since outlawed.

Jan 25, 2024 •

What happens behind the curtain

Finding counternarratives about death row

Jan 20, 2024 •

When friends are taken around the corner

Experiencing execution on death row

Jul 20, 2023 •

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