This document discusses the death penalty and its use in the United States. It provides an overview of the death penalty and its history in the US. It also discusses four specific cases - Joe Guy, Tommy Zeigler, Leroy Orange, and Charles Munsey - to elaborate on capital punishment. The essay considers arguments for and against the death penalty, such as its use as a deterrent for serious crimes and the possibility of wrongful convictions leading to execution of innocent people.