"The Disturbing Case of Eddie Lowery " will air Friday, December 16, 2011 at 9pm (central time) on MSNBC. Eddie James Lowery was wrongfully convicted of the rape of an Ogden, KS woman in 1981 and spent ten years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. This MSNBC documentary tells the story of Lowery’s wrongful conviction, his difficult journey to justice … [Read more...] about "The Disturbing Case of Eddie Lowery" Documentary to Air in December
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Murder Victim Family Member Shares Experience in Salina
KCADP Board member Carolyn Zimmerman spoke in Salina over the weekend about her experience as a murder victim family member and her opposition to the death penalty. Zimmerman, whose father was murdered in 1969, told those who attended the meeting that "So often people think that if there was a murder in your family, you certainly support the death … [Read more...] about Murder Victim Family Member Shares Experience in Salina
Save the Date for the KCADP Rally for Repeal!
Help make repealing the Kansas death penalty the top priority in 2012 by attending the Rally for Repeal! Join the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty in Wichita on Saturday, November 5th for a rally, featured speakers and training workshops so that you can be prepared to help make the Kansas death penalty history in 2012. Our featured … [Read more...] about Save the Date for the KCADP Rally for Repeal!
KCADP Statement on Kahler's Death Sentence
The Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty released the following statement after James Kraig Kahler was sentenced to death today: We regret the loss of the lives of Karen, Emily, and Lauren Kahler and Dorothy Wight. Sentencing Kraig Kahler to death will not restore their lives. It will not bring peace to the remaining family members or the traumatized local … [Read more...] about KCADP Statement on Kahler's Death Sentence
Kansans Are Troy Davis
“…I ask my family and friends to continue to fight this fight…” These words were among Troy Davis’ last; spoken moments before he was executed by the state of Georgia this week. He was executed despite substantial doubt about his guilt and public objections from persons across the political spectrum. The death of Troy Davis has left us … [Read more...] about Kansans Are Troy Davis
The Darryl Hunt Project Reaches Lawrence
On Tuesday over 80 people, students and community members alike, gathered at the Ecumenical Campus Ministries at the University of Kansas to hear the heart wrenching story of Darryl Hunt, who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1984. During the event, a documentary, “The Trials of Darryl Hunt,” was shown, explaining the series of legal errors and neglect which led to … [Read more...] about The Darryl Hunt Project Reaches Lawrence
Death Penalty Trial Leads to Higher Taxes in Kansas County
Just how much does the death penalty cost? It’s no secret that the death penalty is expensive. A 2003 Kansas Legislative Post Audit study found that death penalty cases can cost up to 70% more to try than cases that seek a non-death sentence, such as life without parole. But a Topeka Capital-Journal article published August 6th shed some light on just how much a death … [Read more...] about Death Penalty Trial Leads to Higher Taxes in Kansas County
Salina Journal Calls for Death Penalty’s Replacement
Friday, July 1st marks the 17th anniversary of Kansas’ current death penalty statute. Noting Friday’s anniversary, The Salina Journal called on state legislators to repeal the Kansas death penalty in an editorial published Monday. Citing the Kansas Legislative Post Audit’s 2003 cost study, The Salina Journal highlighted that not only are capital cases up to 70% more … [Read more...] about Salina Journal Calls for Death Penalty’s Replacement
Bess Klassen-Landis Completes Kansas Speaking Tour
This past week, KCADP was blessed to have Bess Klassen-Landis in central Kansas for a speaking tour. Bess, who was born in Newton, Kansas, shared the story of her mother’s murder and how she managed to heal from the tragedy through forgiveness. She now tours the country speaking out against the vengeance of the death penalty. Bess spoke to groups in Hillsboro, La Crosse, … [Read more...] about Bess Klassen-Landis Completes Kansas Speaking Tour
Letters to the Editor Supporting Death Penalty Repeal
Over the weekend, two great letters to the editor about replacing the death penalty were printed in Kansas newspapers. Sidney Brush, of Wichita, wrote to the Wichita Eagle about the high cost of the death penalty law that has been in effect for 17 years. Click here to read Brush's Letter to the Editor. Kirby Hayes, of Lawrence, wrote to the Lawrence Journal World, … [Read more...] about Letters to the Editor Supporting Death Penalty Repeal