RT Article
T1 Persons Sentenced to Death and Their Last Statement: Presence and Absence of Techniques of Neutralization
JF Homicide studies
VO 29
IS 4
SP 422
OP 446
A1 van Baak, Carlijn
A1 Maher, Cooper A.
A1 Hayes, Brittany E.
A2 Maher, Cooper A.
A2 Hayes, Brittany E.
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1939875919
AB Extant research suggests that offenders use techniques of neutralization. Using qualitative analysis, we examine the presence or absence of techniques of neutralization among the population of persons sentenced to death for homicide in Texas during their last statement before execution between 1982 and 2022 (N = 578) and how such techniques overlap with other emergent themes. Results indicate that only a small portion (25%) of those convicted of homicide justify their actions when faced with execution, while often simultaneously expressing gratitude or guilt.
K1 Imprisonment
K1 Capital Punishment
K1 Death Penalty
K1 Techniques of neutralization
DO 10.1177/10887679231179889