September 25th marks the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Last year, 116 Kansans lost their lives to murder. Every one was someone’s child, friend or family member. Today we pause to remember the many Kansans who have lost their lives to murder over the years. We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and … [Read more...] about National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Archives for September 2012
Marysville Advocate: Replace death penalty with life in prison
In an editorial published today, the Marysville Advocate called for Kansas to replace the death penalty with a life sentence without parole. The editorial highlighted many of the problems with the death penalty, including the risk of executing an innocent person. The Advocate writes, "investigations in other execution-minded states continue to reveal … [Read more...] about Marysville Advocate: Replace death penalty with life in prison