About 90% of 2000 Executions in South

About 90% of 2000 Executions in South. Executions in 2000 declined 13% from the previous year, but still remained high at 85, the second highest number since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. A closer look at these executions shows that almost 90% occurred in the South. Only 3 states (Arizona, California and Missouri) outside of the South conducted an execution this year. Texas, alone, with 40 executions, accounted for almost as many executions as all the rest of the states combined. Since Bush took office 6 years ago, 152 inmates have been executed in Texas.