Washington Execution: Victims' Families

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Washington Execution: Victims' Families

Series: State of Execution
From: KUOW
Length: 00:07:56

Surviving family members in capital murder cases often endure years of legal appeals. Read the full description.

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Piece Description

Surviving family members in capital murder cases often endure years of legal appeals. For many, reliving the crime through the legal system is excruciating. Two family members share the affects of their capital trials and the final executions.