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NC Coalition for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

Committed to ending the death penalty and creating a new vision of justice

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The Death Penalty in North Carolina Depends on Where You Are

Hover on a county to see the raw numbers that reveal the stark reality of the geographic disparity of the death penalty in our state. From the number of people living on death row to capital cases scheduled for trial, location matters. This disparity is largely driven by the power and discretion of locally elected district attorneys.

Last Updated: February 23, 2022

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Thursday, September 24, 6 pm ET ONLINE! Thursday, September 24, 6 pm ET ONLINE!
Powerful piece reflecting on the anniversary of Tr Powerful piece reflecting on the anniversary of Troy Davis' execution and a clear strategy for what needs to happen next. https://stylemagazine.com/news/2026/sep/22/troy-daviss-ghost-still-speaks-after-all-these-years/
North Carolina still has the death penalty. Do you North Carolina still has the death penalty. Do you know how it works, who it affects, and what it will take to end it?

Join us on Monday, September 28 at 7 PM for Death Penalty 101, a virtual introduction to capital punishment in our state and the movement working to end it.

This session is open to everyone, whether you're brand new to the issue or looking for a way to plug in.

Register at bit.ly/NCCADPSept2026 or at the link in our bio.
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