Death Penalty

With the recent run of executions in Missouri, it seemed apropos to review some of the arguments for and against the controversial subject of capital…

At 12:01 Wednesday morning, Missouri executed inmate Jeffrey Ferguson, marking the state's fifth execution in as many months.Ferguson was put to death for…

On Wednesday, Missouri is scheduled to carry out another execution. Although it will be the state's fifth execution in as many months, there are still…

Sunday was the start of "Sunshine Week," a time to celebrate the idea of open government and open records. But in Missouri, you might want to hold off on…

When Missouri's execution drug supplier backed out after facing a lawsuit, the state found another pharmacy willing to sell it pentobarbital. But if that…

Wednesday's execution of Michael Taylor marked the state's fourth in as many months - a dramatic uptick from recent years.The state put Taylor to death…

Federal judges have ruled that Wednesday's execution may proceed.District Judge Beth Phillips denied Missouri inmate Michael Taylor's requests for stays…

Although the state's previous drug supplier says it will not supply for the next execution, Missouri says it's found another willing pharmacy.On Monday,…

Missouri's recent executions have sparked controversy lately -- not just for the secrecy and the source of the execution drug but also for the state's…

After a lawsuit filed by a death-row inmate, the Apothecary Shoppe in Oklahoma has agreed to not sell to Missouri for its upcoming execution.Last week, a…