A recent study found that capital murderers sentenced to LWOP were a greater threat to other prisoners and correctional staff than death-sentenced inmates or other murderers sentenced to terms of imprisonment.

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Studies generally show that inmates sentenced to life without parole (LWOP) are not necessarily more dangerous to prison staff or other inmates than those sentenced to death or shorter terms. The behavior of inmates is influenced by a variety of factors, including prison conditions, rehabilitation programs, and individual characteristics, rather than the length or type of sentence alone.

A Recent Study Found That Capital Murderers Sentenced to LWOP