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State of Texas executes John Ramirez

Last night, October 5, 2022, the State of Texas put John Ramirez to death. He was convicted of killing Pablo Castro in Corpus Christi in 2004. Ramirez was 20 years old […]

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TCADP October 2022 Newsletter: Texas Board rejects clemency for John Ramirez

In this edition: Scheduled executions: John Ramirez faces execution on Wednesday despite District Attorney’s request to withdraw the date; Board declines to recommend clemency Case updates: Bell County drops death […]

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TCADP September 2022 Newsletter: Nominate someone for an Annual Award

In this edition: Scheduled executions: John Ramirez faces execution on October 5 despite District Attorney’s attempt to withdraw the date TCADP 2023 Annual Conference: Seeking nominations for our Annual Awards In […]

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State of Texas executes Kosoul Chanthakoummane

On August 17, 2022, the State of Texas executed Kosoul Chanthakoummane for the murder of Sarah Walker in Collin County in 2006. He was the second person put to death […]

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TCADP August 2022 Newsletter: A father’s plea for mercy

In this edition Scheduled executions: Victim’s father opposed the death penalty for Kosoul Chanthakoummane, who is set to be executed by the State of Texas on August 17 In case […]

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TCADP July 2022 Newsletter: One week to stop the execution of Ramiro Gonzales

In this edition Scheduled executions: Ramiro Gonzales, facing execution on July 13, seeks clemency; judge rejects motion to withdraw execution date for John Ramirez In case you missed it: U.S. Supreme […]

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TCADP June 2022 Newsletter: Exciting virtual events this month

In this edition  Scheduled executions: Texas Attorney General’s Office opposes date withdrawal for John Ramirez; Harris County judge declines to set an execution date for Arthur Brown In case you missed […]

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State of Texas Executes Carl Buntion

UPDATE: Tonight the State of Texas put to death Carl Wayne Buntion, the first execution in the state in over six months. At age 78, Buntion is the oldest person […]