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Saturday, April 13, 2013  The Travel Channel show "Ghost Adventures" explored the Missouri State Penitentiary for an upcoming episode.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Two Quincy residents and a Payson resident were arrested Tuesday following a traffic stop and execution of a search warrant at 2423 St. Anthony Road in rural Quincy Tuesday morning. Update: No charges will be filed against the Payson resident.

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for two Oklahoma men accused of murdering a former Keokuk couple.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  Counting down, US inmate nears execution in policeman's killing despite pleas in Europe.

Friday, July 08, 2011  Texas executes Mexican who said he should have gotten consulate help; White House sought stay

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  The attorney for Missouri death row inmate Martin Link continued to file last-minute appeals Tuesday in an effort to spare the life of a man convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing an 11-year-old St. Louis girl.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  Opponents of Illinois' death penalty are promising a major push this month to try to officially end executions in the state.

Friday, September 24, 2010  For the first time in nearly a century, Virginia has put a woman to death.

Friday, June 18, 2010  UPDATED with AP video. The 49-year-old Gardner was shot by a team of five anonymous marksmen with a matched set of .30-caliber rifles early Friday. A barrage of bullets tore into Gardner's chest where a target was pinned over his heart.

Monday, June 14, 2010  A state parole board on Monday unanimously denied clemency to a condemned Utah man scheduled to be executed by firing squad.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Attorney General Chris Koster asked the state Supreme Court on Tuesday to schedule executions for Joseph Franklin and Allen Nicklasson.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Death penalty possible for Fort Hood massacre suspect, but military executions have been rare

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Attorney: DC sniper John Allen Muhammad 'fearless' in the final hours before his execution

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  Va. gov denies clemency for sniper John Allen Muhammad, clearing the way for Tuesday execution

Tuesday, November 10, 2009  Unless governor stops it, D.C. sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad set for execution Tuesday