Eligible for execution : the story of the Daryl Atkins case

Eligible for execution : the story of the Daryl Atkins case / Thomas G. Walker.

Author/creator	Walker, Thomas G., 1945-
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, ©2009.
Description	xii, 302 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Atkins, Daryl, 1977---Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Murder)--Virginia. Capital punishment--Virginia. Insanity (Law)--Virginia. Death row inmates--Mental health --Virginia.

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)

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	KF 224.A85 W35 2009	✔ Available	Place Hold