Since death penalty’s return 50 years ago, Missouri executes prisoners at high rate

By: Katie Moore

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 1,386

Last Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago

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For more than two decades, Vincent McFadden has been sitting on Missouri’s death row. He’s watched a steady stream of his friends get marched off to their executions — and he’s waiting for his own as he fights in court to spare his life.

So it came as no surprise to him that Missouri is among the most prolific states to execute those facing capital punishment since the practice was reinstated in the U.S. 50 …

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