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Capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it.

The story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it.

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Life and Death Row: Series 2: Episode 2: Punishment

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Shawn Ford Jr is on trial, and a jury must decide whether he should live or die.

Capital punishment seen through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it. Shawn Ford Jr is on trial, and a jury must decide if he should live or die.

Series telling the story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it. With unprecedented access inside prison walls, it discovers what it's like to live with the threat of the death chamber, as well as hearing from victims and their families, and the family of those on death row - some praying for execution, some hoping for a reprieve. Each episode focuses on different aspects of the system - execution, punishment and the complex nature of 'truth'.

In April 2013, 18-year-old Shawn Ford Jr was charged with killing his girlfriend's parents with a sledgehammer. Now he is on trial for his life, and a jury of 12 ordinary people must decide whether he should live or die. This film follows the court case from the inside, as both the family of the victims and the defendant struggle to come to terms with such a horrific crime. But it is the jurors who must ultimately decide Shawn's fate. As the details of the shocking murders mount, can an impassioned plea for mercy from Shawn's mother save her son's life?

Life and Death Row: Series 2

A multi-platform service for 16-34s, featuring comedy, entertainment and factual content.

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Capital punishment through the eyes of people whose lives have been shaped by it.

Series telling the story of capital punishment through the eyes of young people whose lives have been shaped by it.

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