Elias Rodriguez stands accused of shooting Israeli embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim to death outside the Capital Jewish Museum on May 21.

Robert Hecht, Shawnee County's chief prosecutor from 1965 to 1969 and again from 2001 to 2009, died Aug. 21 in Topeka. He was 90.

Florida’s ramp-up in executions is happening at the same time public support for the death penalty is at its lowest level in ...

Given the recent spate of executions, it may surprise you to learn that the increase is a false indicator of the state of the death penalty in America. Most of ...

Trump’s administration has been pushing for the death penalty, but judges are blocking attempts to reverse previous decisions ...

President Trump's administration endeavors to reverse death penalty decisions made by predecessors, but faces significant ...

Attorney General Pam Bondi in February singled out Youngblut's case as a prime example of how the Trump administration will aggressively seek capital punishment. Bondi said the Trump ...

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against an Indiana man facing a capital murder charge for a 2023 shooting in Huntsville.

A maniac accused of gunning down two Israeli Embassy workers may face the death penalty, according to newly-unsealed court documents.

Daniel Callihan pleads guilty to federal charges, avoids death penalty in murders of Callie and Erin Brunett. Sentencing set for Nov. 19.

Wednesday, the Wyandotte County District Attorney announced it will pursue the death penalty for 38-year-old Shawn Harris, who is accused of killing Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Deputy, Elijah ...