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As the new documentary “Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers” rolls out on Netflix, offering previously unreleased interview footage and fresh context on Aileen Wuornos’ life and crimes, the true‑crime ...

This story is part of a series examining the death penalty in Texas. You can read more about how the system works here and a firsthand account from a reporter who witnessed an execution here.

Death row inmates are executed at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, which is also known as the "Walls Unit. (Annie Mulligan For The Texas Tribune, Annie Mulligan For The Texas Tribune) Sign ...

Robert Roberson listens as his lawyers plead his case on July 16, 2025. A new execution date of Oct. 16, 2025 was set by presiding Judge Austin Jackson of Smith County at the Anderson County ...

"Texas court blocks execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — ...

"Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson will not seek clemency ahead of October execution" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — ...