Evidence from studies of the long-term effect on murder rates of highly publicized executions and death sentences supports the general deterrent effect of the death penalty.

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Numerous studies have shown that there is no clear evidence to support the claim that the death penalty acts as a more effective deterrent to murder than long-term imprisonment. The relationship between the death penalty and murder rates is complex and influenced by many factors, making it difficult to attribute changes in murder rates to the use or non-use of the death penalty alone.

Evidence from Studies of the Long-Term Effect on Murder Rates