Since 1976, all executions have been for murder with aggravating circumstances.

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Since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976, the United States Supreme Court has required that in order for the death penalty to be applied, the crime must involve murder with specific aggravating circumstances, such as multiple murders, murder of a police officer, murder for hire, or murder committed during the commission of another felony.

Since 1976, All Executions Have Been for Murder with Aggravating