An Execution: The Prisoner's Last Day

Richard A. Leo's An Execution: The Prisoner's Last Day is a powerful and thought-provoking account of the final hours of a death row inmate. Through extensive interviews with key figures, including the prisoner himself, his family, his lawyers, and the prison staff, Leo provides a vivid and deeply moving portrait of the prisoner, his crime, and the complex legal and moral issues surrounding his execution.

"AN EXECUTION THE PRISONER'S LAST DAY ": A NOVEL

by Kitty Moore

4.1 out of 5

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The book begins with the prisoner's arrest and trial. Leo meticulously recreates the events leading up to the prisoner's conviction and death sentence, providing a nuanced understanding of the factors that contributed to his crime. Leo also explores the prisoner's background and upbringing, offering a glimpse into the circumstances that shaped his life and led him down a path of violence.

As the book progresses, Leo takes the reader inside the prison walls, where he provides a firsthand account of the prisoner's life on death row. Leo describes the daily routines, the social interactions, and the emotional toll that the prospect of execution takes on the prisoner and his loved ones.

In the final chapters of the book, Leo recounts the prisoner's last day. He describes the prisoner's final meal, his last visit with his family, and his last walk to the execution chamber. Leo also provides a detailed account of the execution itself, offering a glimpse into the gruesome reality of capital punishment.

An Execution: The Prisoner's Last Day is a powerful and unforgettable book that will stay with readers long after they finish it. Leo's unflinching account of the final hours of a death row inmate is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex issues surrounding capital punishment.

Reviews

"An Execution: The Prisoner's Last Day is a gripping, unflinching account of the final hours of a death row inmate. Richard A. Leo provides a vivid and deeply moving portrait of the prisoner, his crime, and the complex legal and moral issues surrounding his execution." - The New York Times

"Leo's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex issues surrounding capital punishment. It is a powerful and unforgettable account of the final hours of a death row inmate." - The Washington Post

"An Execution: The Prisoner's Last Day is a powerful and thought-provoking book. Leo's unflinching account of the final hours of a death row inmate is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex issues surrounding capital punishment." - The Guardian

About the Author

Richard A. Leo is a professor of law at the University of California, Irvine. He is the author of several books on criminal justice, including The Wrong Guys: Murder, False Confessions, and the Scapegoating of the Innocent and Inside the Death House: Capital Punishment and the Challenges of American Justice.

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"AN EXECUTION THE PRISONER'S LAST DAY ": A NOVEL

by Kitty Moore

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	455 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	82 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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