Some questions remain unanswered such as: why don't we sentence these criminals to a life in prison, instead of sending them to death row where there is a risk that they could be innocent? Do the families of these victims feel better knowing that the life of the individual who killed their loved one is gone? As stated on deathpenalty.org, “many family members who have lost loved ones to homicide believe that the death penalty will not heal their wounds or end their pain.” What is the honest reason for death?