A prisoner convicted of murder and facing the death penalty in the state of Texas escapes but is later recaptured by authorities in the state of Vermont.Unlike Texas, Vermont does not have the death penalty.In this case, the state of Vermont is required to:

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Under the U.S. Constitution's Extradition Clause, states are required to return fugitives to the state where they were convicted or are facing charges. Vermont must return the convict to Texas.

A Prisoner Convicted of Murder and Facing the Death Penalty