West Virginia Considers Death Penalty for Child Sex Offenders | Charleston News

West Virginia is poised to resurrect the death penalty, targeting only the worst sexual predators of children — a move championed by Senator Brian Helton who insists these offenders are irredeemable and pose an ongoing threat, especially to kids under twelve. Though a similar bill stalled last session, this new proposal includes a fallback: mandatory life without parole if execution isn’t recommended — ensuring no repeat offenses. But the cost? Death row inmates could cost taxpayers twice as much, plus the price tag for building execution chambers and hiring new staff. Still, Helton believes bipartisan backing is possible, arguing this narrowly focused law protects the most vulnerable while staying true to past legislation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://wchstv.com/news/local/sen-brian-helton-to-reintroduce-bill-restoring-death-penalty-for-child-sex-abuse-cases More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81948d354ce0feb0 Report issues to [email protected].