The history of the death penalty in Nevada, the story of Zane Floyd and his 20 years on death row, and what the future may hold for capital punishment. 

This week, host Joey Lovato and Assistant Editor Michelle Rindels bring listeners the history of the death penalty in Nevada. After that, Joey sits down with reporter Sean Golonka to break down the crimes and punishment of Zane Floyd, who killed four people in Las Vegas in 1999, and why he’s been on death row for 20 years. At the end of the show, co-host and reporter Jacob Solis explores what the future of the death penalty in the state could look like, and we hear from one advocate fighting against capital punishment.

1:00 - The history of the death penalty

Michelle Rindels - @MichelleRindels

Joey Lovato - @Joey_Lovato_

6:25 - The story of Zane Floyd

Sean Golonka - @s_golonka

Jacob Solis - @jacobsolisnv

Mark Bettencourt - @ncadp

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