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Historical US Execution Data
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Detailed records concerning capital punishment in the United States, providing insight into the individuals executed and characteristics related to their crimes and victims. The data draws on information collected by the Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC), covering various aspects of the execution process, including demographic variables, geographical locations, and details regarding whether the individual volunteered for execution. This dataset is valuable for researchers studying judicial homicide, legal history, and social justice issues associated with the death penalty.
Columns
The dataset contains twenty-seven columns that describe key variables of US executions:
- Execution Volunteer: A boolean indicating if the person volunteered for execution.
- Juvenile: A boolean indicating if the person was a juvenile at the time of the crime.
- First Name, Last Name, Middle Name(s), Suffix: Personal identifiers of the executed individual.
- Race: The reported race of the executed individual (e.g., White, Black).
- Sex: The gender of the executed individual (predominantly Male).
- Region and State: Geographical location of the execution within the US.
- Foreign National: Indicates if the person was a foreign national.
- Execution Date: The specific date the execution was carried out.
- Number of Victims: The total count of victims attributed to the perpetrator.
- Victim Count by Demographics: Separate columns detailing the number of victims broken down by race (e.g., White, Black, Latino, Asian, Native American, Other) and sex (Male/Female).
- Victim(s) Race(s): Aggregated data concerning the primary race or races of the victims.
Distribution
The information is available as a single CSV file, measuring approximately 169.16 kB. It contains 27 fields of data for 1,561 unique records. No further updates are expected for this specific compilation.
Usage
This data is highly suitable for statistical analysis of capital punishment trends. Ideal applications include:
- Historical analysis of death penalty usage in different US states and regions.
- Studying demographic correlations between the executed individuals and their victims.
- Research into the frequency of juvenile offenders and foreign nationals executed.
- Investigating trends in victim demographics over time.
Coverage
The dataset covers executions carried out within the United States. The time range spans from 17 January 1977 through to 12 January 2023. Geographic coverage includes multiple states, with Texas accounting for the largest share of executions. The data predominantly features male individuals, constituting 99% of the records.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Academic Researchers: To perform statistical modelling on factors influencing capital sentencing and execution rates.
- Policy Analysts: To review the geographical and demographic fairness in the application of the death penalty across the US.
- Historians: To map the evolution of execution practices and demographic involvement over the specified period.
- Journalists and Investigative Reporters: To generate reports on human rights, law, and justice topics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Capital Punishment Records 1977-2023
- DPIC Execution Demographics
- Historical US Execution Data
- American Death Penalty Statistics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical US Execution Data
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