“Forty-nine percent of U.S. adults are in favor of the death penalty for

convicted murderers, and 45% are opposed. While statistically similar to

last year’s 52%, the latest update marks the first time support has been

below the majority level since 1971, when it was also at 49%. The last time

support was lower than now was in 1966, when a record-low 42% favored the

death penalty.”

From Gallup.