An adult who is convicted of murder may be sentenced to a penalty of death by lethal injection only if

(a) the murder is of the second degree.
(b) the murder is committed during a sudden quarrel or heat of passion.
(c) any one or more of statutorily-enumerated “special circumstances” are found true.
(d) the murderer is not a popular celebrity.


(c) any one or more of statutorily-enumerated “special circumstances” are found true.

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