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Why won’t Texas perform a DNA test?
DNA tests have exonerated a number of individuals “convicted” of crimes in recent years. In Texas, Hank Skinner has asked for a test of DNA evidence that he believes will prove his innocence. So far,...
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Four executions scheduled in next ten days
Until recently the next ten days were scheduled to bring five executions. One has been stayed. Four more loom. November 15 – Reginald Brooks in Ohio (includes a petition) November 15 – Oba Chandler in...
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A reprieve in Texas
Again I am late. The CBS affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth reports that Donald Newbury received a reprieve on Wednesday, January 25. Newbury was scheduled to die in Texas on die February 1 for his part in...
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Execution in Texas
Again I am late. The state of Texas executed Rodrigo Hernandez on Thursday, January 26. The state convicted him of sexually assaulting and strangling Susan Verstegen in 1994, leaving her body in a San...
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Two executions pend in Texas
Two executions may take place in Texas before the month ends. On February 28, 2012, Anthony Bartee may be put to death by the State of Texas. Execution Watch reports that Bartee insists that two others...
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Pending execution in Texas
I have missed a number of executions. No excuses, just a confession. Tonight I signed a petition on behalf of Beunka Adams. His execution is scheduled for April 26, 2012 in Texas. In 2002, Richard Cobb...
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Execution in Texas, postponement in Georgia
Texas executed Yokamon Hearn today. Hearn had been convicted of the 1998 murder of Dallas stockbroker Frank Meziere following a carjacking. Hearn had appealed his sentence on the grounds of his mental...
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Preparing for execution in Texas
Too long has passed since I have written about death penalty cases. I grieve the executions I have missed and give thanks for those who have raised their voices against the them. The State of Texas is...
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Stay in Mississippi; execution in Texas
In a reversal of an April decision, the Mississippi Supreme Court voted 8-1 to grant a reprieve “until further order” to Willie Manning, who was convicted in 1994 of murdering two college students. The...
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1 stayed; 1 scheduled
1 stayed Amnesty International reports that: A judge in Georgia has granted Warren Hill a temporary stay of execution to consider a lethal injection question. A petition is still pending before the US...
View ArticleStop the execution of Rodney Reed
This is urgent. On November 20th, Texas is scheduled to execute Rodney Reed for the rape and murder of Stacey Stites. Horrible crimes. Crimes that Rodney Reed most likely did not commit. Mountains of...
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