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HB 2282: A Mother Speaks
“Because I did not have to deal with the death penalty the offender was sentenced closer to the time of the crime. Then I began to deal with my loss because there were no longer court distractions and it still took me several years to recover to a new normal.” Wilma Loganbill, whose son was murdered in 1999, in support of repealing the Kansas death penalty. … [Read More...]
House Abolition Bill Achieves New Firsts!
House Bill 2282 was introduced on February 12th. It has 32 sponsors—the most ever for a Kansas abolition bill! There are 15 Republican sponsors and 17 Democratic sponsors. A hearing was held on February 19th in House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee. Twenty people provided written or oral testimony in support of ending the death penalty. Only 3 people testified in favor of keeping it. We will be presenting testimony excerpts over the coming … [Read More...]
OUR RECENT POSTS
Today is Giving Tuesday, have you given yet?
Today is Giving Tuesday! That means you have all of today to help us her at the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty to reach our goal of $1,000! Our fight to end the death penalty in Kansas is not just about principals. It is about real lives. This is the time to take a stand, bring more … [Read More...]
KCADP is Thankful for you!
During this season of Thanks, we here at KCADP would like to share our Thankfulness and Appreciation for you, our Advocates! Thank you for your passion, your time, and your faithful efforts to make Kansas, a state free from executions. Together we will achieve Abolition in Kansas! … [Read More...]
Interfaith Prayer Service
Please join us for an Interfaith Prayer Service to remember friends and family whose lives have been lost to murder. This service will be a time to honor the lives and gifts of those taken by violence, and will include reflections by murder victims' families, prayer, music, and a candle … [Read More...]
Don't miss the Buhler Regional Abolition Conference!
You are invited to our Regional Abolition Conference in Buhler. Come listen to the story of Syl and Vicki Schieber, murder victim family members whose daughter, Shannon, was brutally raped and murdered in 1998. Syl and Vicki have been vocal in their opposition to the death penalty both … [Read More...]
2014 Annual Meeting and Abolition Summit
Mark your calendars for November 15th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and plan to attend the 2014 KCADP Annual Meeting and Abolition Summit in the Menninger Room at the Topeka Public Library. This year’s KCADP Board Nominations are: Vice Chair - Ron Wurtz; Treasurer - Jeff Wicks; Board of … [Read More...]