“…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
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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