Kevin Underwood

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kevin-ray-underwood

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1. When was Kevin Underwood born?December 19, 1979
2. What is the date of execution?December 19, 2024
3. What is the crime location?Purcell, Oklahoma
4. Who was Kevin Underwood?Kevin Underwood was a man from Oklahoma who was convicted of a very serious crime in 2008.
5. What crime was he convicted of?He was found guilty of killing a 10‑year‑old girl named Jamie Rose Bolin in 2006.

Capital murder: Murder that is considered especially heinous or that involves specific aggravating factors, often punishable by death.
Capital punishment: The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime; the death penalty.
Due process: Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
Aggravating factors: Circumstances that increase the severity of a crime or the culpability of the offender, often used in sentencing.