Four Inmates Face Execution This Week as U.S. Enters Busiest Capital Punishment Phase

Four inmates, including those convicted of law enforcement killings, are set for execution this week in the United States, highlighting a resurgence in capital punishment practices.

• This week, four men, including Lance Shockley and Samuel Lee Smithers, are scheduled for execution in the United States, marking a significant increase in capital punishment activity.
• The executions, which include the use of lethal injection, are seen as part of the busiest execution phase in nearly 15 years, with implications for states like Florida and Missouri.
• The inmates crimes include high-profile murder cases, with some having killed law enforcement officers, intensifying the debate surrounding capital punishment in America.