Every capital murder, by definition, involves a horrible crime. And we acknowledge that the victims in these cases were loved and are missed by their families every single day. But even so, these cases were infected with the types of racial discrimination, prosecutorial misconduct, and unfair jury selection that we see in death penalty cases across the county. It’s … [Read more...] about KCADP Statement In Response To US Supreme Court Ruling In The Carr Appeals
Kansas Cases
KCADP Board Statement on Kansas Supreme Court Decisions in State V. Carr
Carr Brothers – Kansas Supreme Court Ruling
We, at the Kansas Coalition Against the Death Penalty (KCADP), continue to be shocked and horrified by the deeds of the Carr brothers, who were convicted in 2002 of multiple Wichita murders. Like every murder that impacts our communities, such crimes deserve severe punishment. Our hearts break for the victims and their families who want to put these … [Read more...] about Carr Brothers – Kansas Supreme Court Ruling
The Death Penalty in Kansas…I've got Issues with that!
Did you happen to miss KTWU's latest "I've Got Issues" program, when the death penalty in Kansas was discussed? Bummed you didn't get to see the interview with Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking?" Disappointed that you missed our very own Mary Sloan and Ron Wurtz talk about the benefits of repealing the death penalty in Kansas? Don't worry you can … [Read more...] about The Death Penalty in Kansas…I've got Issues with that!
Kansas Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Cheever Case
The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously overturned the death sentence and ordered a new trial for Scott Cheever today. The death of Sheriff Matthew Samuels was a tragic loss for his family, Greenwood County and the Kansas law enforcement community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the many Kansans whose lives are impacted by this decision … [Read more...] about Kansas Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentence in Cheever Case