The death penalty for anyone who commits murder in Washington, D.C.

Do it for every state, and you'll spare money on food, electricity, heating, linens, etc. used by the murderers in prison. Why wasting so much money on savage ? On average, it costs about $35,000 to $50,000 per inmate per year .Some states spend well over $70,000 per year per inmate.Here's a general breakdown of where that money goes:

FoodAround $3–$6 per inmate per day → ~$1,100–$2,200/year

UtilitiesElectricity, water, heating, cooling → varies widely

Linen & ClothingLaundry, bedding, uniforms → few hundred dollars/year

HealthcareOften $5,000–$10,000/year, especially with aging inmates

Security StaffSalaries and benefits are a major chunk of the total

Facility CostsMaintenance, repairs, admin, etc.

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS): About 160,000–180,000 inmates are incarcerated for homicide or related offenses (including murder, manslaughter, etc.). Let’s use a national average of $45,000 per inmate per year for simplicity.

180,000 inmates × $45,000/year = $8.1 billion/year

So, $8.1 billion per year is currently being spent to incarcerate people convicted of homicide-related crimes.

#California spends over $100,000/year per inmate.

#Alabama or Mississippi might spend closer to $20,000–$25,000/year.