Eligible for execution : the story of the Daryl Atkins case / Thomas G. Walker.
| Author/creator | Walker, Thomas G., 1945- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, ©2009. |
| Description | xii, 302 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The murder of Eric Michael Nesbitt -- Investigation and prosecution -- Capital punishment from Jamestown to Furman -- Capital punishment reinstated -- Retardation, the death penalty, and Johnny Paul Penry -- The trial -- Sentencing -- Approaching the Supreme Court -- Persuading the justices -- The Supreme Court decides -- On remand -- A final surprise. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2008027688 |
| ISBN | 9780872894181 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0872894185 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF 224.A85 W35 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |