Bryan illustrates not only the problems in the criminal justice system, but also how that directly contributes to the issues with the death penalty. The racism that Ray faced means that he is facing execution as an innocent man, and Bryan proves that this is not an isolated case but a pattern, particularly in Alabama’s death penalty. Bryan also demonstrates how Alabama’s death penalty is unjust because it does not adhere to laws set in place by the Supreme Court, and judges use it as a brutal tool to pad their records for reelection.