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title: 'DPIC RELEASES 2004 REPORT SHOWING SHARP DECLINE IN DEATH PENALTY USE'
description: 'Read the Press Release. Copies may be obtained by contacting DPIC. The report will be posted on our Web site in the near future.'
canonical: 'https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/dpic-releases-2004-report-showing-sharp-decline-in-death-penalty-use'
section: news
date: '2004-12-14T21:40:51-05:00'
updated: '2025-03-14T14:22:20-04:00'
source: 'Death Penalty Information Center'
---

[Read the Press Release](/article.php?scid=1&did=1244). Copies may be obtained by [contacting DPIC](mailto:dpic@deathpenaltyinfo.org). The report will be posted on our Web site in the near future.