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CALIFORNIA DEATH ROW  

California has one of the highest death penalty convictions but one of the lowest actual executions. Death Row life is humbrum at best

Another inmate has confessed to the crime of murder, yet an innocent man awaits execution on Texas Death Row

Approximately 48 women are on death row. Over 55% of the cases involve the killing of a family member or members.

An assessment of the reliability of our justice system with statistics regarding innocent people on death row, DPICs "Innocence List," some case studies and quotes from people in the industry.

They take dogs off death row and find them a new hope.

Gangbanging and criminalism was the subculture norms, norms that led to my incarceration several times for non-felony crimes.

Suit Claims Lethal Injection Violates Ohio's Constitutional Ban on Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Richard Ramirez " The Night Stalker" has been on Death Row for almost 20 years. Why is he still alive and should he stay that way?

In People v. Anderson, 6 Cal . 3d 628, 493 P.2d 880, 100 Cal Rptr. 152 (1972), the California Supreme Courtinvalidated the death penalty as unconstitutionally "cruel or unusual punishment" in the spring of 1972. The whys!

In California, the legal system is so backed up, there is a more likely chance that someone sentenced to death will die of natural causes rather than by lethal injection. This is ridiculous. Why do they even still have the death penalty?

It may seem contradictory to keep abortion legal and to make the death penalty illegal, but if you take another look it might make more sense than you originally thought.

There are many critics of capital punishment who claim it is "inhuman and cruel punishment."

This paper examines the history and future of the death penalty. It also examines high profile cases.

The question on which people answer on the basis of gut reactions rather than logical reactions.

California prison will now allow same sex conjugal visits

What is right and what is wrong with the death penalty?

Are you aware of how much putting someone to death is? Can you fathom the thought of exonerating someone after they have been executed? Does your faith portray that killing someone who has killed is justified?

School districts across California are basically being annihilated by cuts in education. It costs $28,000 per year to imprison someone, while public education spending is currently $7,000 per student.

Having a punishment that leave no room for error with in a society can be dangerous, if the person being executed is in fact innocent there is no way to reverse it. The system doesn't always work a fact that is becoming more and more obvious.

Sex Molesters Will Be Executed

I firmly believe that capitol punishment is the most important issue relevant to race and crime in the American system of jurisprudence.

An interview with Stela, a friend of California death row inmate Richard Ramirez. She is his supporter and friend, and they correspond by mail.

15 year-old Lawrence King was brutally killed in class by another classmate Tuesday, March 25, 2008. Police are calling this crime a hate crime since Lawrence had recently proclaimed that he was gay.

A large debate is entering the public eye, is that the use of lethal injection to execute death row prisoners is comparable to torture.

Bill Kurtis--a man with a passion for justice, and a lifelong supporter of the death penalty--became passionately opposed to the death penalty while covering the story of the Illinois moratorium, and is now a man on a mission to abolish it.

The Exonerated dramatizes the true tales of six innocent death row survivors in their own words. In words you won't forget.

Even though only 1 in 33 people who are charged with criminal homicide are sentenced to death there more than 3,700 men and women in the United States who are currently awaiting execution on death row.

Henry Charles "Hank" Bukowski set down the lives of American outsiders and working people in poems, short-stories and novels in simple, unadorned language

Tupac Shakur, more commonly known as 2Pac, has released some of the most profound work in the history of hip-hop here's a glimpse of how and/or why he has been able to influence so many years after his death.

Here I present further discussion and food for thought about the Death Penalty. This article is longer than what I most usually allow myself to write and this is because it contains an excerpt from a book written by Jarvis Masters.

Manson eligible for parole every 5 years

Bad Religion celebrate 30 years of punk rock politics with a string of southern California shows.

Born to unwed Mother Louise Cowell, Ted Bundy grew up under the assumption that his grandparents were his birth parents and his mother was his sister...

Cold War Kids offers a great show as it tours the U.S. club scene building a strong following with its music.

Analysis of recent crime and the effect of the Death Penalty on them.

The state of Texas still believes in the death penalty. Here is the profile of a Texan woman convicted of murder and sentenced to die.

A look at the life of noted poet and author Charles Bukowski.

There are approximately fifteen main aspects of forensic detection. In this article, I will give a brief explanation of fingerprinting and forensic anthropology as well as examples of how each helped to bring some of the nation's most deplorable criminals to justice.

10 stories from the past week, along with my thoughts and views.

Are Bill and Hillary's much-touted records on race relations justified?

This articles describes some of the psychology of gangs and individuals who join them.

Orange Socks was found dead in a drain pipe Oct. 31st of 1979. She has yet to be identified.

Discussing why women fall in love with men in prison.

George Bush must the reincarnation of Santa Anna with the way he governs concerning Mexico.

Hollywood can make any real life story into a romantic movie. Here are some of the most romantic movies.

A look of some my favorite documentaries.

A look at the Grizzly that killed its trainer.

this is a list of the greatest rappers of the 90's to present starting with the first two witch is not much of a surprise.

A profile of the Serial Killers Henry Lee Lucas & Ottis Toole

I belive firmly my voice in support of the equal rights of all to civil marriage and in support of respect for the constitution is consistent with my Catholic faith.

Opinion article on an article written by another A/C Writer

Here are the best 6 albums from the greatest MC of all time 2pac.

Revisiting of my original series on the Stotler/Richardson Murders

A look at the career of Academy Award winning actor Sean Penn.

MARCH 26--Last week's bombshell Los Angeles Times report claiming that the 1994 shooting of Tupac Shakur in the lobby of a Manhattan recording studio was carried out by associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs

This is a follow up on an article I wrote a few months back.

This is the second series of an array of articles featuring serial killers from around the world.

The film, "Alpha Dog" has just recently been released on DVD. Before seeing this film, I really had no idea that it was based on a true crime story. Once I found out that it was based on a true crime story I decided to do some research and here is what I found out.

An in-depth description of the life and crimes of the infamous "Night Stalker."

Vikki Panetti is the lead vocalist, songwriter, mastermind and driving force behind Shemonster.

May 5, 1993 was a Wednesday, eight year olds Steven Branch, Christopher Byers and Michael Moore were last seen alive around 6:30 PM by witnesses. Three local teenagers were later arrested and convicted of their murders.

Crime costs, violence,coupled with technology will take our nation where we never thought we would go!

Unknown to most folks, the trash filmmaker wrote in excess of 200 novels and thousands of short stories... subject matter notwithstanding.

Justin Strout talks with rapper The Game about his influences, his rise to fame, and that infamous night that changed his life. Article also examines how The Game fits Joseph Campbell's mold of an Orphan Hero.

The History of the United States Disciplinary Barracks: Part Two

At the Berlin International Film Festival for the premiere of her thriller flick "Border Town" Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony looked fabulous together

It's unnatural to know exactly when you are going to die

It all stared out as a joke, but ended in a murder. In August 2000, a group of friends fell under the spell of a corrupted leader. They engaged in actions that would lead to the murder of an innocent boy and incite a four-year manhunt.

Ramirez often broke into homes at night, and attacked the occupants.

Richard Ramirez is one of the most evil, and disgusting serial killers of all time. Here is his story.

Read about crime that has not been heavily publicized, but is just as important.

According to the AP, Amber Frey has officially announced that she is opening up her own day spa.

Studies show that maternal filicides are often due to depression and psychological reasons.

Odd news from around the nation.

This is a list of 5 of the most notorious Outlaw motorcycle clubs with information to help you know who you may be dealing with when you're leaning against a row motorcycles outside a bar.

Robert Altman, one of Hollywood's best and most prolific, original directors, died on Monday, November 20th at the age of 81. The cause of death has not been revealed.

I give to you now the first group of those stars of bygone days that should, nay, need to be, remembered by all of us.

This academic essay examines the current status of American Politics. It examines historical revolutions and how the state of American politics is begging for a great speaker to step forward and unite Republicans and Democrats with common goals and ideas.

Four former baseball players, a busty sex symbol, a wild comedian, a singer, and an actor from the James Bond movies all were killed as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Heard any good guitar solos lately? No? I'm disappointed, but hardly surprised.

College football got into full swing this weekend with some exciting games. Find out what happened.

These homes are popularly called "Painted Ladies" of San Francisco due to their multi-colored exterior drawing attention to the elements of the Victorian architectural design.

Former MLB relief pitcher Rod Beck dies at the age of 38.

The City and County of Denver is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is nicknamed The Mile-High City because its official elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 feet or approximately 1,609 meters) above sea level.

Judgement Day; The John List Story is the story of how John List killed his three children, his wife, and his mother in 1971 and eluded police until 1989.

"The Duke," John Wayne, a man as fast to stick to his guns off screen as he was to use them on screen, is next up in the series.

Article and social commentary revisiting the events of September 11th through one writer's observations and one homeless man's eyes.

An examination of the faces, themes, and practicioners of Italian Neorealist Cinema through Rossellini's Paisa and Fellini's La Strada.

Many women showed extraordinary courage in the Great War by engaging in espionage that usually caused them a tragic end: Mata Hari, Sarah Aaronson, Marthe McKenna, Edith Cavell, a mysterious Russian nun, and Marthe Richard.

Anna May Wong, a third-generation Chinese-American, managed to have a substantial acting career despite racism that prevented her from taking roles opposite Caucasian leading men

Indiana's vote lies ahead. Twenty-five per cent of Indiana voters are in the Chicago media mart.

A paranormal investigator relates her most harrowing cases of haunting from around the south.

Two-Time Academy Award Winning Director George Stevens Was a Master American Filmmaker

Chapter One of my newest novel. An explanation of 'SAVAGE' and his background and how he begins his show business career.

It's the 80th anniversary for the prestigious Academy Awards ceremony. Here's a list of movies than have won or been nominated for the top prizes.

A step back to 1942 when all the relatives gathered in one grandma's house for Christmas.

We've seen it happen all too often; players that are cut down early in their careers, in their prime, or even when they are approaching the twilight of their careers. The list is lengthy and the reasons for their .....

This does not condone Nazism, but rather attempts to show the conditions that brought it about.

Brad Renfro, former child star and named "one to watch," was found dead of unknown causes in his Los Angelos Home.