History of Death Penalty

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  • 1834 BCE

    Death Penalty Established

    During the 18th Century, the Death Penalty was established.

  • First Victim

    Captain George Kendal is the first recorded victim of the Death Penalty.

  • Records are Set!

    The numbers of executions reach a new high limit in the U.S

  • Witherspoon v. Illinois

    Potential Jurors were dismissed as they believed against the death penalty.

  • Execution of Insane are Banned

    Executing people who are mentally declared insane is banned!

  • President Chimes In!

    President Clinton signs the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement act making the Federal Death Penalty Bigger.

  • New York has to change.

    New York death penalty law was declared unconstitutional.

  • Change in Illinois

    Governor Pat Quinn signs legislation to change the death penalty in Illinois to life without parole.