Historically, most, if not all ancient peoples used retributive justice based on the theory 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth'. Most ancient peoples living in the 'Fertile Crescent' including the ancient Egyptians, the Hittites and the Sumerians used retributive justice. The Hebrews under Moses, used this brutal form of justice. Probably one of the most notable figures in the use of this form of justice was Draco of Athens. History names him as a 'lawgiver' who drew up his brutal code of justice circa 600BC. Some extremely radical forms of Islam still use retributive justice. The Aborigines of Australia do, on occasions, use retributive justice.

yah, according to Abraham Lincoln he did.

Well, Macduff was getting revenge for his wife and children who had been murdered by Macbeth. You might call that retributive.

Retributive

Retributive and restorative philosophies of punishment are most likely to allow victim-impact statements. Retributive justice seeks to balance the harm caused by the offender with a punishment that fits the crime, which can include input from the victim. Restorative justice focuses on repairing harm and often involves victims sharing their experiences and needs to inform the sentencing process.