In the United States, people often get away with murder. The clearance rate was 58% in 2023, the latest year for which FBI ...

But that is a myth. Although early U.S. laws authorized executions, the founders greatly admired a now little-known Italian writer, Cesare Beccaria, who fervently opposed capital punishment.

Panama City Beach, Fla.Given the gift of a long faith-filled life and the blessing of being surrounded by family in their home, Cesare and Maureen Salvestrini were each peacefully embraced by our Lord ...