Is putting somebody to death really more expensive than life in prison? Christa Pike's execution raises cost questions.
The execution of Christa Pike has prompted questions regarding whether the death penalty is more expensive for taxpayers than life imprisonment due to legal appeals.
The cost of putting somebody to death is passed on to the taxpayers, as prosecutors fight against multiple layers of appeals.
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