Behind the Bars Podcast
Step inside the world where shadows linger and stories whisper from beyond the cell walls. Behind the Bars takes you deep into the haunting tales of prisons past and present, blending chilling accounts of paranormal encounters, true crime stories that shaped history, and the raw, untold experiences of inmates and correctional officers. From the ghostly corridors of infamous jails to the gripping realities of life behind bars, this podcast reveals the secrets hidden within the iron gates. If you're drawn to mysteries, hauntings, and the human stories from inside the justice system, you're in the right place.
Behind the Bars Podcast
5. The History of Death Row
What is the true history of death row? In this episode of Behind the Bars, we uncover the origins of death row, tracing its roots from ancient justice systems to the first documented case in the United States. Who was the first inmate to await execution? How has death row evolved over time, and why do modern inmates spend decades awaiting their fate? Join host NiCole as she explores the dark and controversial legacy of capital punishment, from its earliest cases to its place in today’s justice system.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Kendall_(Jamestown_council_member)
https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/stories/history-of-the-death-penalty-timeline
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_the_United_States
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