... to kill as part of a self-destructive urge". For example, Ted Bundy went to Florida and Gary Gilmore went to Utah; they intentionally chose states that had capital punishment. Jeffrey Dahmer told the judge at his 1992 sentencing, "I wanted death for myself". A televised execution could advertise this contract broadly and potentially stimulate the more self-destructive behavior. Everyone is looking for ... ...

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