In this edition: Learn more about the two scheduled executions for this month, deadlines for the TCADP Lobby Corps applications and Annual Award nominations, as well as multiple TCADP events to be held in Denton, Tarrant, Dallas, Collin, Harris, and Travis Counties this month.
Category: death penalty
Why wait until 2015 to become involved in the political process in Texas? Apply now to join the TCADP Lobby Corps! This dedicated group of people works with our staff […]
In this edition: Check out the TCADP Summer 2013 Newsletter, read about the FBI’s investigation into potentially faulty science in 27 death penalty cases, hear Anthony Graves’ perspective on solitary confinement, and look for upcoming events in your area – including a Sister Helen Prejean visit in September.
On July 16, 2013, the jury in the capital murder trial of Albert Love, Jr., sentenced him to death for the 2011 murders of Kennan Hubert, 20, and Tyler Sneed, […]
On July 18, 2013, the State of Texas put Vaughn Ross to death for the 2001 murders of Douglas Birdsall, 53, and Viola Ross, 18, in Lubbock. Prior to the execution, […]
On July 16, 2013, the State of Texas put John Manuel Quintanilla Jr. to death for the 2002 murder of Victor Billings, a former Jackson County chief deputy, during a robbery […]
Read about the three upcoming executions scheduled for July, the press coverage of TCADP and Texas’ 500th Execution, case updates on Rigoberto Avila, Jr. and Duane Buck, the TCADP 2013 membership drive as well as coming events in July in Austin, El Paso, and Calhoun County. Extend the reach of this alert and share on your social media sites!
On June 26, 2013, the state will carry out its 500th execution when Kimberly McCarthy is put to death at 6pm this evening. Her execution had twice been delayed, initially […]