Evidence conclusively shows that the death penalty is recognized by would-be criminals as a more severe punishment than life in prison. It therefore follows that the death penalty indubitably deters murderers better than life in prison does.

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Studies and expert opinions are mixed on the deterrent effect of the death penalty compared to life imprisonment, with many suggesting that the death penalty does not significantly deter crime more effectively than life sentences.

Evidence Conclusively Shows That the Death Penalty Is Recognized by Would-Be