USA: Executions August 2010

In August 2010, 9 human beings are scheduled to be executed in the USA. A total of 36 have already been executed in 2010 (see below).

Please help STOP THESE EXECUTIONS and ACT to Abolish the Death Penalty in the USA.
Thank you! GD

URGENT ACTION NEEDED NOW!
(Please note that these dates are only tentative. Dates are subject to change due to stays and appeals)

August 10 – Ohio – Roderick DAVIE
EXECUTED
Contact the Governor
Governor’s Statement Regarding Parole Board Recommendation
Ohioans to Stop Executions

August 12 – Alabama – Michael Jeffrey LAND
EXECUTED
Contact the Governor

August 16 – Nevada – Tamir HAMILTON
EXECUTION STAYED
Contact the Governor

August 17 – Oklahoma – Jeffrey David MATTHEWS
EXECUTION STAYED
Contact the Governor
Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty

August 17 – Texas – Peter Anthony CANTU
EXECUTED
See information below, TX section

August 17 – Pennsylvania – James VanDIVNER
EXECUTION STAYED
Contact the Governor

August 18 – Pennsylvania – Anthony FLETCHER
EXECUTION STAYED
Contact the Governor

August 19 – Pennsylvania – Dennis MILLER
EXECUTION STAYED
Contact the Governor

August 24 – Pennsylvania – Bryan S. GALVIN
EXECUTION STAYED
Contact the Governor

For ALL executions in Texas:

  • WRITE a letter to the TX Parole Board Clemency Section, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles8610 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78757-6814
  • FAX the TX Parole Board +1-512-467-0945
  • PHONE the TX Parole Board +1-512-406-5852

  • CONTACT the Governor
  • FAX the Governor +1-512-463-1849
  • PHONE the Governor 1-800-252-9600 if in TX, or +1-512-463-1782 if outside TX or USA

What to tell Governors and Boards of Pardons and Parole?

  • Write. Phone. Fax. Tell them you oppose the death penalty. Tell why you request clemency. Ask to be merciful. Remember that a simple “I oppose the execution” is enough to show that the execution is noticed and not supported.
  • State your concern that executions continue to take place despite increasing public recognition of the inherent flaws and failures of the death penalty system.
  • Express outrage and alarm at the high number of executions taking place in the USA.
  • Urge the Board of Pardons and Paroles to recommend clemency. Urge the Governor to stop the execution.

Already 36 human beings executed in the USA in 2010
(Date – Number since 1977 – US State – Name)

  1. Jan.7 – #1,193 – Ohio – Abdullah Sharif Kaazim MAHDI (f/k/a Vernon Lamont SMITH)
  2. Jan.7 – #1,194 – Louisiana – Gerald BORDELON
  3. Jan.7 – #1,195 – Texas – Kenneth MOSLEY
  4. Jan.12 – #1,196 – Texas – Gary JOHNSON
  5. Jan.14 – #1,197 – Oklahoma – Julius YOUNG
  6. Feb.4 – #1,198 – Ohio – Mark BROWN
  7. Feb.16 – #1,199 – Florida – Martin GROSSMAN
  8. Mar.2 – #1,200 – Texas – Michael SIGALA
  9. Mar.11 – #1,201 – Texas – Joshua MAXWELL
  10. Mar.16 – #1,202 – Ohio – Lawrence REYNOLDS
  11. Mar.18 – #1,203 – Virginia – Paul Warner POWELL
  12. Mar.30 – #1,204 – Texas – Franklin Dewayne ALIX
  13. Apr.20 – #1,205 – Ohio – Darryl DURR
  14. Apr.22 – #1,206 – Texas – William Josef BERKLEY
  15. Apr.27 – #1,207 – Texas – Samuel BUSTAMANTE
  16. May 12 – #1,208 – Texas – Kevin VARGA
  17. May 13 – #1,209 – Ohio – Michael BEUKE
  18. May 13 – #1,210 – Texas – Billy GALLOWAY
  19. May 19 – #1,211 – Mississippi – Paul Everette WOODWARD
  20. May 19 – #1,212 – Texas – Rogelio CANNADY
  21. May 20 – #1,213 – Mississippi – Gerald James HOLLAND
  22. May 20 – #1,214 – Virginia – Darick WALKER
  23. May 25 – #1,215 – Texas – John ALBA
  24. May 27 – #1,216 – Alabama – Thomas WHISENHANT
  25. June 2 – #1,217 – Texas – George JONES
  26. June 9 – #1,218 – Georgia – Melbert FORD
  27. June 10 – #1,219 – Alabama – John Forrest PARKER
  28. June 15 – #1,220 – Texas – David Lee POWELL
  29. June 18 – #1,221 – Utah – Ronnie Lee GARDNER
  30. July 1 – #1,222 – Texas – Michael PERRY
  31. July 13 – #1,223 – Ohio – William L. GARNER
  32. July 20 – #1,224 – Texas – Derrick Leon JACKSON
  33. July 21 – #1,225 – Mississippi – Joseph Daniel BURNS
  34. August 10 – #1,226 – Ohio – Roderick DAVIE
  35. August 12 – #1,227 - Alabama – Michael Jeffrey LAND
  36. August 17 – #1,228 – Texas – Peter Anthony CANTU

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  • Heinz Leitner

    Ladies and Gentlemen,
    Thanks for these terrifying news about the executions in 2010 and the scheduled executions in August 2010. I am an Austrian citizen of the European Union living in Vienna in Austria. Unfortunately the offices of the Governors of your states do not accept petitions from people from outside the USA to voice our concerns against the death penalty, and to ask them to show clemency to women and men on the Death Row. Because of technical reasons one can only email them if one lives in the USA. It seems as if the USA are not interested in voices from non-American people against the death penalty in your country at all.
    Solidarity and thanks for your great work in your country.
    Warmest regards from Vienna
    Heinz

  • Heinz Leitner

    Most citizens of the countries of the European Union strongly demand the abolition of the death penalty in all countries of our world. I am one of them. As an Austrian citizen, and retired official of the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Vienna, and former representative of this organization in the Austrian Board of Paroles for some time I ask all citizens of the states with the death penalty in the USA: Please abolish the death penalty in the USA now! Do not stand aside!

    Please help stop the executions of women and men on the Death Row and act to stop the death penalty in the USA. Solidarity!

    • Michael O’Sullivan

      Unlike Heinz Leitner I am a Europen(eurosceptic)who supports the death penalty, congragulations to the government in Japan for hanging two murderers last week, one killed 6 people.Those who sexually abuse and kill children, those who kill when robbing,have in my view forfeited their right to live, there must be retribution, not bleeding heart liberal clemency to such scum.It is arrogance of Heinz Leitner and his ilk to imagine that they can meddle in internal U.S.issues.I wonder how many congressional candidates seeking election or re-election in November will come out against the death penalty, very few I imagine.
      I look ahead to justice being administered to more murderers with the same mercy they showed to their victims.
      Michael O’Sullivan
      West Yorkshire,
      England

  • http://ourfriendsinprison.weebly.com/ Alexandra Alexander- Schröder

    Hello Michael.
    I am sorry to read the way you feel about executing people. I do believe in punishment when people do wrong, but killing “killers” makes us as bad as the ones who killed. Look at the number of people who came of DR, innocense proved by DNA or otherwise. Can you imagine you or one of loved ones will go trough such a horrible thing? Imagine you are a Juror and someone gets the death sentence, gets executed and turned out to be innocent that would make the Jury murderers. I hope that when you have the time, you will take a look at the website of me and my friend. Because it’s good to get informed about such a horrible thing as the death penalty.
    With love and respect for every human being, Alexandra

    • Michael O’Sullivan

      Good Morning Alexandra,
      You miss the point I make,those who rape and kill children,those who commit murder during a robbery,as examples have taken innocent lives,yet you and those who share your views devalue their grief.There is no crime more abhorrent than murder,especially in the kind of cases I mention,there is nothing wrong with retribution, a word I doubt you ever use.Some years ago I was on a murder trial jury and would gladly have sent 2 killers to the gallows if Britain had the death penalty.A few days ago a convicted child rapist was killed in prison in this country, I was delighted to hear this, as were so many others,the Soham paedophile Ian Huntly had his throat slashed by another prisoner, sadly he did not die. I will put a question to you, why is it that so few if any seeking election or reelection in the U.S, in November will come out and advocate leniency for murderers, or abolish the death penalty, are majority views to be ignored,are your views superior to the majority beliefs?
      Best Wishes,
      Michael

      • http://gillesdenizot.com/blog admin

        Hello Michael, firstly thank you for having started this discussion. I hope we will all remain polite and respectful.

        That said, as a Board Member of the American organization “Journey of Hope…From Violence to Healing” (and our page on Facebook) I have to tell you that many murder victim family members oppose the death penalty and its never-ending cycle of violence. I invite you to listen to those voices of experience, these are real people with real stories to tell. They have experienced the horror of murder and capital punishment, and yet – after the normal and legitimate reaction of hoping for retribution – (a false hope often offered by prosecutors that eventually never brings closure and leaves murder victim family members totally abandoned) they have chosen not to seek revenge, and instead saw forgiveness as strength and as a way of healing. They have something to say and they know first-hand. I hope you will listen to these testimonies.

        Regarding the political issue you raise, let’s examine the current situation in California: again, a recent SFGate article could be interesting for you to read. “Democrats Jerry Brown and Kamala Harris, the candidates for governor and attorney general, oppose capital punishment and have acted on their beliefs – Brown by vetoing a death penalty bill when he was governor in 1977, Harris by refusing to seek death sentences as San Francisco district attorney.” As for the public, Death Penalty Focus reveals that “when offered a choice between death and LWOP, 55% of Californians polled in 2009 by the Survey Research Center at the University of Virginia preferred LWOP, and only 37% the death penalty, with 8% unsure. When LWOP+R was offered, only 26% still preferred the death penalty, while more than 66% preferred LWOP+R (R being for Restitution by the prisoner to the victims’ compensation fund). These statistics reflect a marked shift in public opinion. People are realizing that life without parole is swift, severe, and cost-effective.”

        Judy Kerr, who lost her brother to murder (the murderer has never been found) says: “Victims’ families know that the death penalty does not bring back a loved one, that the death penalty wastes millions each year and that the death penalty does nothing but prolong grief and healing through endless appeals. Public opinion is shifting, and this is why.”

        I invite you to listen to these voices of experience and hope they will help you understand what capital punishment really means.
        Best,
        Gilles Denizot

      • Heidi I sabelle Moan

        dear Mr Sullivan. Here is something for you to chew on:

        My reflections on the death penalty (January 2009)

        Hi everyone. First I would like to wish you all a happy 2009. I have for several reasons decided to make a post here, especially now as the group is open.

        Some of you may have read my last post. So I want to continue where I ended last, and share with you some thoughts of mine. For those who have not; I was once for the Death Penalty. And may I say, it is easy being for such a penalty when you think of all evil surrounding us especially if you have lost someone to murder. I have experienced that first hand, so I should know better than many. It is easy when you leave out what it actually and practically means. That was my position, I was on ground Zero, when it comes to knowledge.

        What was making me taking a u – turn, so to speak, is numerious things. I saw movies showing the arbitrariness of it all, documentaries and the news on Karla Fay Tucker. Now that was a case that started rocking me. Not because she was a woman; but because I just couldn’t see the point of going ahead with executing her. She was not at all the same person as before her sentence and was of no danger to anyone. There was also a lenghty documentary on released inmates, before they went on on telling about the release, I pointed out yes well that one and that one and….surely is guilty. I am ashamed to admit, I was judging on looks alone. And may I tell you, I got shaken up by the fact that those I pointed out was innocent.

        Then in 1998 I was recommended a book, about a Norwegian woman corresponding with a death row inmate. First curious thought was; whatever possessed you to do that? I was intriged ofcourse, and borrowed the book. That book made a major impact on me and my world. Yes, him and I are today the best of friends. That book along with my friendship with this person has tossed me into a incredible journey into the Death Penalty , of being an abolishionist. And I find myself in a position of constantly learning and reflecting.

        Dare I say, when I turned, it wasn’t so much out of Human Rights standings, it was more out of how random and unfair it seemed and all the reluctancy to give clemency on grounds of being re-formed. May I say, from the moment I wrote to my friend I made the u turn and till this very day I am still learning and reflecting. Sometimes it blows me away. I have also had the pleasure of getting to know some pretty amazing people, whom I will never forget as long as I live. My heart gets warm as im saying those words.

        I must confess though, that sometimes this subject is a hard one for me, and that I’m sometimes not as clear and firm in where I’m standing , but then again I am standing firm. Yeh you could say I’m struggling at times , when I see evil, and I think many are, and having the instinctive feeling of wanting to push that button myself. Because, let us not forget, that many of the inmates are very dangerous. In fact so dangerous, that both the prison officers and inmates are at risk. Then I remind myself; that that instinct of rage and protect, is something we all have. It is something that we need to keep in strain. That is why we have law and order.

        I was naively mistaken before on who got the death penalty. When I really started looking, it really shook me up. To see how many indigent there were in there, how many juvenile delinquents and people who aren’t, shall we say; fitting to the category the American dream. It enforced my opposition indeed. Along with all outrageous mishandling in the justice system, from sloppy police work to imbalanced trials. Lady Justice’ scale is sure a varied one.

        Not to mention all the innocent ones. It is popular to say sarcasticly ” yah, they are all innocent”, well they are in comparison to the total number of Death Row Inmates, quite a large group. In Texas there are the totally innocent, and there is also the ones who have committed crime , yet NOT MURDER. This is to me, and many with me, highly unacceptable and is the main reason for us opposing the death penalty. Those people are most of all guilty of hurting themselves. Those people have been subjected to judgements and assumptions because of how they have conducted their lives.

        Then I ask myself; ” would it be ok with the death penalty, if the system made substantial improvements on different levels, if it got more sensitive to the question of innocence?” The answer is no. There will still be errors, because it is driven by man. We are not without flaws. One flaw we all have; is that we on various scale have difficulties admitting our mistakes. Imagine what it’s like to admitt fatal errors, like wrongful executions or sentencing innocent to death, ruining the residents and their families lives!! Two cases is making me absolutely rebellious these days. The thought of Larry Swearingen having a date this month, despite the fact that it’s clear he was in police custody on different matters at the time of the murder he is sentenced to death for, and significant Dna testings has excluded him as well.The second one is Troy Anthony Davis; still on the row, despite all questions unanswered, most of them indicate innocence. I can only hope and pray that the state will not be to rigid to admit their mistakes.

        We judge, yes, that is something we all are very good at, and assuming too, while we’re at it. We are also good at being pessimistic on change. I don’t sit here saying all people can change, but it is possible. I ve been a witness to it first hand, and in the same time watching the legal system disguard that change over and over again.

        I was one of many who sent clemency letter on Gregory Wright’s behalf, as I pointed out all his improvements and achievements and support, I reflected. On why all that was necessary, when all that should be considered was his innocence. One can not arrest and hold people, or maintain the sentence, on the basis of what you fear might happen. This man has impressed me so much. God bless his soul. I have come to know his wife, and i do have a soft spot for you Connie, for being who you are; an amazing person. The same goes for you Bente – may you both find comfort in the memories you shared.

        Few months ago, Chantal lost her husbond ; Robert Jean Hudson, (whose execution directly lead to the creation of this group), Robin, his daughter lost a father. Robert Jean was a changed man, far from the man he was prior to his arrest. People pled for clemency, yet the system turned their deaf ear. I do not know this man, but I have read his words, and listened to his wife. Chantal; may you find peace, I will always be a friend to you. Last summer Donna Jean Chamberlain lost her son. Her beloved son. I learned he made a very positive impact on the other residents while he was still alive, and that the officers told them he had no business being there. May you find some comfort in all your grief. Syliva Garza is still fighting for her son, who I understand is there under The Law of Parties. Stay strong Sylvia. It cant be easy..

        All this is the reason for my opposing the death penalty. So many lives getting hurt by it. Yes, society often stigmatise and disregard the families in the same way. So the family suffers from their members doings, and yet again from the death penalty. These people are innocent. We have no right to make choices on what is best for them either. We got no rights to make decitions for Robin, or Jeff Woods daughter. We got no rights of robbing them of their loved ones. We got no rights disguarding them. Think twice before you do.

        I looked into a mothers eyes recently, as she asked me: “what if you had a child and that child was robbed from you?” I told her firmly, it doesnt matter. A legal system is there to protect us all in any way, among other things from wrongful persecution. No legal system is perfect, but its necessary . A legal system is jeopardized when it becomes more of a vindictive one. One should be careful of that. You can not turn the ” Table of justice ” to suit you at any time.

        I also have asked myself something else. Would it be ok if only mass murderers and the stone cold evil got the death penalty? Though I don’t leave them much thought, my answer is a loud no. It boils down to what kind of society you want to create. It comes down to that in order for that to happen, those to be executed, someone has to do the job. Someone who is law abiding, respected citizens, who will be turned into murderers and accessories to murder. The only difference is; they get away with it. Or do they really? The thought of this quite scary to me. But from the sentence hearing and untill actual dying day, it takes years. I call it torture. Yes, torture. Death constantly being on their mind, the isolation, the abuse and the process. These things are things law abiding respective citizens shouldnt engage in. its a “neverending spiral of violence”. Stooping to that level doesnt gain anyone, and it is indeed not fitting a civilized, democratic country.

        I will confess to you all now. Norway doesn’t have the DP, but if it had, I would be wishing the death penalty on the person who robbed me of my uncle, initially. That kind of grief is undescribable, so hard to bare and go trough. However, I know, that wouldn’t solve anything. There is nothing to gain. Other than revenge, because it wouldn’t ever bring back my precious uncle Åge. May your gentle soul rest in peace. I could hold on to the pain and hate, but I chose not too. It would only give me more pain.

        I could spend hours talking obviously, but will wrap it up now, with a wish for this year. That we may all be more open to learning, less judgemental by not jumping to conclusions. Take a moment and listen to the death row spouses. There are lots of groupies out there, but many of these spouses are sane, amazing and loving people. Dont just sigh at their words, remember that they don’t know other than the reformed infront of them. Instead of making assumptions on the residents family; take time to be open minded and perhaps offer a friendly hand.

        These are my thoughts. I hope that it gives you something… And feel free to comment.

        HERE IS SOMETHING FOR YOU TO WATCH:

        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMKQq77ZvDg

        AND :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGdy3s7npdY . This was a decent, kind soul with great back bone. He was innocent, yet TEXAS ignored. He made an effort with his last breath to restore the reputation of the victim in this case, for her son’s sake. Right from the gurney, right before he closed his eyes for the last time.

        An execution day, Mr Sullivan , is nothing but a sad sad display of what we have become. A sad sad day for humanity. I am speaking of both sides here. Soo no Mr Sullivan, there is nothing to celebrate that day. Nothing what so ever.

        H.I.H.M

      • http://ourfriendsinprison.weebly.com/ Alexandra Alexander- Schröder

        Hello Micheal.

        I didn’t miss the point what you said, I just don’t believe in killing people to show killing or rape is wrong. You don’t know me as I don’t know you but for your information, I was a victim of rape in my childhood by my own father. Would I want him killed? NO, because even though it made scars on my heart and soul, I don’t want anybody get killed in my name or for my sake. This part of my childhood is one of the things that formed me to the strong, wonderful person I am today. I forgave my father, for my own sake because hate will bring you no closure of any kind. There are many people that abolish the death penalty. If you would like to get in touch with them, feel free to let me know and I would be happy to introduce you. Because we have a respectfull discussion, I think it would be nice if you take a look at the website I run with my friend, there are also allot of links worth your eyes. http://ourfriendsinprison.weebly.com/
        I look forward to your next reply, hopefully after you took the effort to look at the website.
        With love and respect, Alexandra

  • http://www.ccv.org Judy Kerr

    Michael, I’d like to echo Gilles statement. As the sister of a murder victim family member I want you to know that there are thousands of people in California who have been through the horror of loosing a loved one to gruesome and horrific murders who do not support the death penalty. Our reasons vary. Some think the death penalty is “too good for the monsters”. Some do not want their loved one’s death to result in the death of another person. Some recognize that in California the death penalty is costly and broken and the money we waste on the death penalty could go a long way solve the over 1000 unsolved murders that happen each year in our state. I will be voting in November in California and I can assure you that I will be voting for candidates who opening and strongly oppose the death penalty.

  • Michael O’Sullivan

    Good Morning, Judy Kerr, Alexandra,Giles Denizot, (N.B. My name is Gilles, with 2 Ls. The basic form of politeness is to spell your host’s name correctly!)
    You and I will never agree on the death penalty,I think it is a valid and necessary part of the justice system,to quote from The Mikado’to let the punishment fit the crime’.To follow your reasoning the Nazis hanged at Nuremburg,Saddam Hussein,’Chemical Ali’would have been spared execution.How about the Virginia Sniper,the Oaklahoma bomber McVeigh?I doubt if Saddam Hussein’s victims mourned his death.I hold that certain crimes, such as rape or murder by paedophiles,murder where a weapon is used, like bank, post office, filling station hold-ups, house breaking should be punished with the same mercy shown to the victims.Here in the U. K. last week a vile paedophile named Cuello was killed in prison by an other convict,belated justice. I live in hope that the Soham child killer Ian Huntley will come to a similar end.
    I do not advocate the death penalty in all cases where life is lost,a wife driven beyond endurance by an abusive husband,to protect a child come to mind.
    I repeat my previous comment none of you make much of retribution ,or is that a minor issue to you?
    Michael O’Sullivan

    • http://gillesdenizot.com/blog admin

      Where does all your hope for death come from Michael?

      • michael

        My belief,which I reiterate, is that for certain crimes,rape and murder of a child,murder where a weapon is used in say a bank, post office, filling station robbery or a house break in the death penalty is the appropriate punishment.I dont advocate this punishment in all cases where loss of life occurs,an abused wife defending herself or children,drunk driving,where a wife or partner kills to relieve intolerable pain, to mention three cases.
        In the U.K in prison there are two vile paedophiles in prison,Roy Whiting and Ian Huntley, do you honestly believe that such vermin are deserving of mercy,they murdered children,I dont?
        You and I clearly come from opposite ends of the political spectrum.I am a conservative in outlook,in the U.S I would vote Republican, I imagine that you would not.You wont change my views and I would not expect to alter yours.I have not seen the word retribution mentioned by you or any who share your views, do you believe in it?
        Michael

    • http://ourfriendsinprison.weebly.com/ Mrs-Alexander

      Hello Micheal.

      We can agree on disagree with each other but did you take the effort I asked you and take a look at my website? I don’t think you did. You doubt if Saddam Hussein’s victims mourned his death, but I doubt if it brought them closure. See, if we answer violence with violence we only end up with more violence. If everyone would feel the way you do, then we would fill ourselves with anger and hate instead of trying to forgive. I am not trying to make it look like it’s not horrible when someone is murdered and I have a deep, sincere sympathy for the family of the victims. Just don’t believe in the way you think. Did you ever lost someone by murder? Is that why you are so bitter and angry, filled with hate? I showed you a piece of my innerself because I feel that you need to know that I know where I am talking off. If you would take the effort to read what others wrote who lost a loved one by murder or witness an execution, than you have a full image. So that’s why I asked you to read the website, because if you read it, you would understand why there are so many people against the DP. Imagine one of your loved ones commit a rape or murder? You would be the one that say, I’ll be the one to kill him or her for what happened. Don’t think so…. I know there are people in prison who are to damaged to ever be in society again, but not all of them.
      I hope that you would take the effort to read up on others words.
      Wish you lots of wisdom and a great day.
      With love and respect, Alexandra Alexander

      • michael

        Good Morning Alexandra,
        Yes, I did look at your website and was moved by what i read, especially the graphic descriptions of sufferings by Tyra.I sent a reply to you, I hope you received it.I have had computer problems in logging on to this site.
        I will reiterate that I am not bitter and filled with hate, personal abuse advances no cause.I respect your views, extend the same courtesy to me.
        The death penalty is the ultimate penalty for the ultimate crime, I have made clear the crimes for I believe it should be carried out.
        You may be aware that the darling of the left Bill Clinton when first running for the presidency broke off his campaign to sign an execution warrant in 1992.Now I am going to digress as when I see or hear Bill Clinton a red mist comes to me,this is a man who lied under oath, dragged a proud office,held by Lincoln,Washington,Roosevelt, to his below sewer level.The world would be a better place Alexandra if it was a Clinton free zone.If any Hollywood studio wants to do a remake of a ‘Tale of Two Cities’and want extras to play the parts of harridans knitting by the guillotine,that strident harpie Hilary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi would be ideal.There that is off my chest.
        To take your view those who commit war crimes and genocide should escape execution and have the clemency of prison,in the Netherlands ,a soft option.Their victims had no such mercy, think on this point.
        On a personal note after reading through your website I think your family are fortunate to have a mother with your courage and tenacity,
        Best Wishes,
        Michael

  • http://ourfriendsinprison.weebly.com/ Mrs-Alexander

    Hello Michael.
    Thanks for taking the effort to look at my website. If you would look now, you can read the story about Mpagi Edward Edmary, who spend 20 years on DR in Uganda while the victim was alive. Unfortunaly I never recieved a reply from you, but feel free to send it to my email mrs_alexander@ymail.com. I don’t feel that every person who commit war crimes and genocide have fill our prisons in the Netherlands, it could be somewhere else. But executing them is no option either, because it won’t stop the circle of violence.
    With love and respect, Alexandra