Death sentences do not serve victims’ families or the public. Kansas governor should commute them.

A personal account from a woman whose mother was murdered highlights the ineffectiveness of the death penalty in providing closure or justice. Nearly 40 years after her mother's murder, the perpetrator was executed, but she still feels a profound loss and doesn't view the execution as justice. This underscores the broader debate about the death penalty's value and its impact on both victims' families and society. The article argues that Kansas' governor should consider commuting death sentences, emphasizing that they don't serve the intended purpose of justice or healing.