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'Zombie Hunter' Murderer Complains About Life in Death Row; Says Food Is 'Not Great'

Arizona's infamous convicted murderer, Bryan Patrick Miller, better known as the "Zombie Hunter," is not faring too well on death row and has been complaining a lot lately.

Scott Peterson Moved off California's Death Row 2 Years After Death Sentence Overturned in Killing of Pregnant Wife

Oct 25, 2022 04:42 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Scott Peterson has been removed from death row more than two years after the California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence for killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson.

'Dating Game' Serial Killer Rodney Alcala Reportedly Killed More Than 100 People and He Died While on Death Row

Jul 26, 2021 03:23 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Rodney James Alcala, dubbed “The Dating Game Killer,” became popular when he was introduced on "The Dating Game" TV show as "Bachelor No. 1."

Scott Peterson Murder Case: District Attorney Wants Him off Death Row

Jun 19, 2021 12:34 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Stanislaus County District Attorney Birgit Fladager said that their position on Scott Peterson's murder case is that he is not eligible to be on death row.

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Death Row Inmates Sue Texas Prison System Amid COVID-19

May 05, 2020 02:00 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

Death row inmates at a Livingston-area prison sued the state's prison system after drastic health and safety conditions put them at great risk of contracting the new coronavirus.

Inside San Quentin State Prison: Home to the Worst Criminals in the World

May 04, 2020 10:30 AM EDT By Danielle Ong

San Quentin is infamous for gang-related race riots and internal exploitation. The prison is home to six notorious gangs: the Mexican Mafia, Ayran Brotherhood, Nuestra Familia, Nazi Low Riders, the Bloods, and the Crips.

19-Year-Old Ohio Killer Austin Myers Sentenced to Death Penalty for Killing Fellow Teen

Oct 16, 2014 07:11 PM EDT By Selena Hill

An Ohio judge upheld a jury's decision to execute a 19-year-old killer, making him the youngest person on death row in the state.

Louisiana Sets Innocent Death Row Member Glenn Ford Free After 30 Years, Black Man Was Convicted By All-White Jury

Mar 15, 2014 10:32 AM EDT By Tequan Wright

Glenn Ford, Louisiana's longest-served death row inmate, walked free this Tuesday after spending close to three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit.