Has the death penalty, but executions are on hold. The governor halted executions in 2015.
Executions since 1977
3
Ranked 28 of 35
Most recent
6 Jul 1999
Gary Heidnik
First since 1977
2 May 1995
Keith Zettlemoyer
Average age at execution
48.7
Scheduled executions
No executions are currently scheduled in Pennsylvania. See all scheduled executions.
Executions by year
Highest year: 1995 (2).
By method
By drug protocol
Where recorded. Select a protocol to read how it works.
Most recent executions
| Date | Name | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 1999 | Gary Heidnik | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 16 Aug 1995 | Leon Moser | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 2 May 1995 | Keith Zettlemoyer | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
See every execution in the full table.