Jurors More Likely To Recommend Death Penalty Based On Defendant’s Appearance

Jurors can be more likely to recommend the death penalty if they don't like the look of the defendant.. PHOTO BY EKATERINA BOLOVTSOVA/PEXELS 

Jurors can be more likely to recommend the death penalty if they don’t like the look of the defendant.

It has long been known that certain facial features, such as downturned lips and a heavy brow, can make a person appear untrustworthy to others.