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Murder: It doesn’t have to end with another death

April 23, 2019

In 1994 when the Legislature was debating the reinstatement of the Kansas death penalty, proponents kept saying the tragedy of murder had to lead to another death via execution.  Murder victim family member Bill Lucero visited legislators and told them that it did not need to end that way.  He told the House Federal and State Affairs Committee in January 1994  ”The death penalty that’s been proposed will not relieve that suffering and pain……Legal vengeance, thinly disguised as ‘retribution justice’ only prolongs and creates greater suffering.  Let me emphasize, healing will only occur from time, and the love and support […]

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HB 2282: A Mother Speaks

March 23, 2019

“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.

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OUR RECENT POSTS

Botched Execution in Oklahoma

  Traditional and social media around the nation are exploding with the news of last night’s botched execution of convicted murderer Clayton Lockett. Lockett died after the State of Oklahoma, using a new and untested drug combination, aborted the procedure when it was clear that the … [ Read More... ]

The Legislative Session isn't over yet – We must stay vigilant!

We are in the final stages of the 2014 Legislative Session and we here at KCADP have spent the bulk of our time fighting against a poorly thought-out bill -- Senate Substitute for House Bill 2389.   This bill intended to accelerate the death penalty execution process.  Its own process through … [ Read More... ]

KCADP is Springing into Action!

Check out our Spring Newsletter to see what we have been up to! Mary Sloan, Executive Director, will give you an update on this year’s legislative session. Donna Schneweis, Board Chair, reflects on the reality of sending innocent people to prison and death row. We share the stories of a few … [ Read More... ]

Advocate Update for HB 2389

  Thank you all so much for your strong advocacy against Senate Substitute for  HB 2389!   As a result of many calls for the House to have its voice heard on  this very important issue, here’s what happened Saturday:   A motion by Representative  Rubin to adopt the … [ Read More... ]

Curtis McCarty to speak at Donnelly College!

Curtis McCarty: Death Row Exoneree Shares his experience at Donnelly College   Donnelly College and the Archdiocese of Kansas hosts a talk and discussion with Curtis McCarty who will share his experience as an Oklahoma Death Row Exoneree on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:00pm. This talk will … [ Read More... ]