Entries by Lisa Torrecillas-Jouault
News
Nov 04, 2025
Veterans in the Spotlight: In Service and in Struggle — The Story of One Veteran on Death Row
On Veterans Day, the Death Penalty Information Center will release a new report about veterans and the death penalty, exploring the lasting effects of military service and explaining why military experiences matter when veterans interact with the legal system. This article tells the story of Navy veteran David Hosier who was sentenced to death without a jury ever learning about his mental health struggles, honorable military service, and childhood tragedy. David Hosier’s life was shaped by his…
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News
Jul 21, 2025
Facts About the Death Penalty — Do All Victims’ Family Members Support the Death Penalty?
There is a commonly held belief that use of the death penalty is always supported by the friends and families who have lost loved ones to violence. Prosecutors and elected officials often argue that only the death penalty will bring them the closure and justice they deserve. Family members are invited to witness executions in capital cases on the theory that doing so will help meet their needs for retribution and closure. While this feeling may be true for some, others feel differently…
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