Episode 31: Life Without Parole—a Death Sentence in Disguise
Episode 31: Life Without Parole—a Death Sentence in Disguise  
Podcast: Proof Over Precedent
Published On: Mon Jan 12 2026
Description: In this "Student Voices" episode, HLS J.D. candidate Kristen Arnold looks at the procedural shortcomings of life sentences without the possibility of parole, particularly in comparison to capital punishment cases. She dives into the injustices of the LWOP procedure, the no-hope consequences for inmates and the system, and opportunity for a randomized control trial in the field to improve fairness.