When Race Matters: The Influence of Race on Case Clearances in Capital vs. Non-Capital Homicides in Texas
Description:
Texas leads the nation in the number of executions carried out since capital punishment was reinstated in 1976. Race was a key factor in the 1972 moratorium, and though the Supreme Court allowed for its return under new statutes, race continues to plague the capital punishment legal system. In this study, I examine the influence of race on case clearances in capital and non-capital homicides in Texas, using the extra-legal and non-discretionary theories from existing clearance literature. I fin…
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Date:
December 2017
Creator:
Samaniego, Rebekah