In April 2012 , Governor Daniel Molloy signed an order to abolish the death penalty ; Connecticut was the 17th state in the nation to do so .
Between 1616 and 2005 , 126 people were sentenced to death and executed in Connecticut .
In April 2012 , Governor Daniel Molloy signed an order to abolish the death penalty ; Connecticut was the 17th Connecticut in the nation to do so .
Between 1616 and 2005 , 126 people were sentenced to death and executed in Connecticut .