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Released or Re-sentenced
      The following prisoners have been released or re-sentenced
       since they originally contacted the CCADP for assistance...
       EXONERATED / ACQUITTED
               RELEASED FROM DEATH ROW !
               INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Gary Drinkard - FREED After 5 Years On Alabama's Death Row
Gary originally contacted the CCADP in 1999, while he was still on death row. His page includes his original writing, "A Who Done It Mystery," which pled for assistance and investigatory help.
Gary was finally released from his 5 year nightmare on May 25th, 2001 and is now a free man.

INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Rudolph Holton - Death Row in Florida: Released January 24, 2003
" I am an innocent Black man that was railroaded in a Tampa, Florida court room, and now I am on Florida's
Death Row for a crime that I did not commit. I am 46 years old and I have been on Death Row for 13 years.
My date of birth is April 20. I have made some bad decisions in my life, but I am not a killer. " Page includes
Rudolph's artwork and writing sent to the CCADP when he was still on death row.

INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Thomas Kimbell - Family Pleads For Help, Pennsylvania
Thomas was on Death Row for a multiple homicide that occurred in 1994. According to information provided by Thomas' family, his DNA was tested and no match was ever made connecting Thomas to the crime. Other possible suspects - one whom the victims family believed was actually responsible for the murders - were never tested to see if a match could be found. Please visit the original page the CCADP set up for Thomas when he was still on death row claiming his innocence.
Thomas was finally released from Death Row May 3, 2002 and is now a free man !

INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Juan Melendez - Innocent - Released From Florida's Death Row
On January 3, 2002 Juan Melendez became the 24th person to be released from death row in the state of Florida, the 99th Nationwide. Melendez spent 17 years on death row for a 1983 murder to which another man had repeatedly confessed -- evidence prosecutors withheld. CCADP's original posting:
Juan Melendez is a death row prisoner in Florida. He says that he is an innocent man, and his page includes detailed information about his case. The two police informants who were original suspects in the case have both since been found dead, shot in two separate incidents. Police who worked on the case were discharged and discredited, as well as other shocking revelations about the complexity of his case. "Since the courts aren't listening to my cries for justice, I come to you and hope that you are able to assist me by spreading this miscarriage of justice to any news media programs, such as 60 Minutes, 20/20, Dateline, or etc., etc. This case needs to be publicized, so people in this nation can see how an innocent man can be executed or spend the rest of his life in prison for a crime he did not commit."
- Visit the CCADP's original page for Juan, with new links to news articles about his release.
Juan was finally released from Death Row January 3, 2002 !

CCADP's Dave Parkinson and Tracy Lamourie meet with Juan Melendez in Montreal
Juan Melendez, CCADP's Dave Parkinson and Tracy Lamourie, and attorney and activist Judi Caruso
VIDEO of Juan Melendez speaking with CCADP's Dave Parkinson

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INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Larry Osborne - Released August 1, 2002 From Kentucky's Death Row
" I'm looking for someone who can shine a bit of light in this sometimes dimly lit world I must live in."
Larry was a juvenile (age 17) at the time of the crime he was sentenced to death for. He contacted the
CCADP for assistance in 1999 when he was just 19 and still on death row. Visit Larry's webpage for
news on his release, his original pen pal request and information on his case from his supporters.

INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Aaron Patterson - Profile of a Wrongful Conviction: Released January 10, 2003
Aaron Patterson was on death row 17 years for the 1986 homicide of a Chicago couple. The CCADP was contacted back in 1998 by Aaron when he was still on death row requesting a webpage to feature information about his wrongful conviction. His conviction was based on an unsigned 'confession' obtained through torture. Police in Chicago's Area 2 Violent Crimes Unit kicked and struck Patterson, suffocated him, and interrogated him for 25 hours with no attorney present. The 'confession', written by police was not signed by Patterson. There never was any physical or circumstantial evidence against him. More than 40 black men were tortured with electric shocks, suffocation hoods, Russian roulette, burns, severe beatings, and threats of death during a 12 year period, resulting in the dismissal of a lieutenant in 1993. Aaron has garnered international support, and his case was featured on 60 Minutes II, and several other news programs. Visit Aaron's webpage proclaiming his innocence that the CCADP has maintained since 1998.
* Aaron Patterson is now back in Prison on unrelated charges after police re-arrested him and charged him with drug and gun offenses during his lawsuit against the officials who wrongly imprisoned him. Aaron had been an outspoken activist upon his release.

Death Sentence Overturned - Acquitted of Murder !
Wes Quick-Writings and Poetry From Alabama's Death Row
Wes is no longer on Alabama's Death Row ! Wes is still facing 3 burglary charges but has been acquitted of the crime that originally put him on death row ! His page includes many of his writings, and poetry, including " The Nightmare", " Thoughts From The Inside", "I Am A Cigarette" and many others, as well as his original pen pal request.

INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Harold Wilson - Over 16 Years On Pennsylvania's Death Row
Harold Wilson was acquitted of ALL charges and released after 16 years on Pennsylvania's death row November 15, 2005 after DNA evidence exonerated him. He originally contacted the CCADP in March 1999 when he was still on death row proclaiming his innocence and asking for assistance... "I want to live because I am innocent of the crime for which I am convicted. You try and figure out how an innocent black man can end up on death row. I have asked a number of attorneys and friends this question, read many articles and have experienced first hand this penal system. The conclusions I have come to make me sick, because the indigent, uneducated, inarticulate black or white man without advocacy is at the bottom of the barrel, with the current government working only to protect its image at their expense. " His page includes the original writings, picture and poetry, as well as news on his release.

INNOCENT - Released from death row !
Nick Yarris - First US Death Row Inmate to Ask For DNA Testing, Pennsylvania.
He was the first Death Row Prisoner in the US to request DNA testing to prove his innocence. His page includes case info, details from the appeal, his Application for Reargument, a Biography of Nicholas, his penpal request, how you can help, and links back to Nick's Official Page.

UP FOR RE-TRIAL OR RELEASE
Up for re-trial or release !
Perry Steven Miller - Death Row ?
Perry Steven Miller has been on death row in Indiana since 1991. His page includes a letter from Steven, as well as detailed case information provided by Miller and his supporters. The courts
recently ruled in his favor and the State now has to release Mr. Miller or proceed with a new trial
against him. You can email his supporters directly for more information.

Up for re-trial or release !
Andre Minnitt - Facing Re-Trial or Release ?
"My name is Mr. Andre L. Minnitt. I'm a 30 year old Death Row inmate who is in dire need of quality legal representation and financial support or contributions for the purpose of establishing a Legal Defense Fund so I may hire my own attorney and investigator to research, prepare, and fight my case. 'I am innocent ! ' " Visit his webpage for his contact information and pen pal request.

INNOCENT TO BE RE-TRIED / DIED IN PRISON BEFORE RELEASE !
Fred Thomas - An Innocent Man on Pennsylvania's Death Row
"Rotten" was the word that Judge William Barry used to describe what Lynne Abraham, Roger King, and the rest of the Philadelphia District Attorney's office did to Fred Thomas. He cited police intimidation, witness's recantation and general dirty tricks by prosecution as a proof that "his rights were violated." Barry went on to say that "every person deserves a fair trail" and that "[Fred] did not get one." Fred was deathly ill - he had end-stage liver disease, diabetes and hepatitis C. ...Thomas says prosecutors realize they have wrongfully convicted him but are unwilling to clear his name... Though his conviction has been thrown out, and the judge said he did not get a fair trial, he remains on death row because the state refuses to accept the judges ruling and is appealing it.

Bobby O. Williams - Illinois Death Sentence Overturned
Bobby Williams is a 24 year old prisoner who was sentenced to death in Illinois. In July of 2000, his death sentence was overturned. Page includes photos, Bobby's pen pal request, and information from the news regarding the overturning of his death sentence.

RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE OR A TERM OF YEARS


Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Decision: Ring V. Arizona 01- 488

168 Death Sentences have now been affected as a result including...
ALL 129 Arizona Death Sentences affected, also Idaho 21, Montana 6, Colorado 5, Nebraska 7. Another 619 could also be affected... Florida 383, Alabama 187, Indiana 39, Delaware 20.


Governor Ryan Commutes ALL Death Sentences in Illinois

ALL death row prisoners in Illinois have their death sentences commuted by Governor Ryan January 11, 2003 before he leaves office.


CCADP's Illinois Prisoner Webpages and Pen Pal Requests

The CCADP maintained DOZENS of webpages and pen pal requests for death row prisoners in Illinois before Governor Ryan Commuted their sentences in January 2003.

Death Sentence Overturned - To Be Re-Sentenced
Taurus Carroll - Alabama's Death Row
" While I fight hard to prove my innocence I'm currently sitting on Ala. death row looking for someone to build a friendship with etc.." Visit Taurus webpage for his pen pal request as well as more information
on his case and re-sentencing.

RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE
Anthony Ehlers - Poetry From Menard CI, Illinois
Anthony is a FORMER death row inmate in Illinois. Click here to read his writings, his poetry, and his pen pal request. Anthony's poems have recently been published, and even recorded as lyrics for a song on a CD release by German recording artists. We are excited and pleased to report that the prosecutors in Anthony's case did not seek a death sentence again at his resentencing at the end of September 1999. He was re-sentenced to life, (remains at the same prison that houses death row, though he is now in general population.) Anthony has more legal battles ahead of him still. Page includes case info, writings, artwork and more. CCADP would like to congratulate Anthony on his recent marriage.

RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE
William Herrera - Re-Sentenced to Life
"I very much truly need all the help I can get finding some pen pals. I don't receive much mail, it truly is very heartbreaking and lonely for me not receiving much mail. " Visit William Herrera's webpage for photos, both his original and updated pen pal requests, as well as his address and contact information.

RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE
Terry Johnson - Death Row
Terry Johnson had been on death row in Connecticut for 7 years, since his arrest in 1991.
His sentence was reduced in May, 2000 to life in prison without parole. Terry was a spec. in the Connecticut Army National Guard, and was in the Connecticut Guard for about three years until his arrest. Terry is 30 years old and the father of two daughters. His page includes many photos, and his penpal request. Poetry by Terry coming soon !

RE-SENTENCED
Peter Papasavvas - Death Row, New Jersey
Peter Papasavvas was on Death Row in New Jersey for over 3 years. He remains in a N.J prison. His webpage contains contact information along with his photos, pen pal request and a link to his collection of poetry and writings. As a result of his CCADP webpage, Peter has been contacted over the years by two Greek TV stations, who traveled to N.J Death Row to interview him, and are still in touch with him. Peter has also become engaged as a result of his webpage, and will be participating in a documentary about couples who met while one was incarcerated on death row.

RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE
Pamela Perillo - 20 Years On Texas Death Row
Pamela Perillo was one of eight women on Death Row in Texas. She is the mother of a college aged son. For over 14 years, she was the closest friend of Karla Faye Tucker. Her page includes many photos, writings by and about Pam, many photos, her pen pal request, and more. Please take a moment to click the button above to vote for Pam's site. Pam remains in prison and would appreciate your letters and friendship. She continues to write about the circumstances of women in Texas prisons.

RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE
Stuart Pomeranz - Re-sentenced to life in Florida
Stuart Pomeranz was a Florida death row prisoner who has since been sentenced to life. He originally sent his information to the CCADP for a webpage while still on death row. His page includes brief case information provided by Stuart, his pen pal request, a commentary about Bill Clinton and photos.

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PICTURE RE-SENTENCED TO LIFE
YET
AVAILABLE
Lloyd Schlup - Overcoming A Death Sentence in Missouri
The retrial which Lloyd Schlup had struggled for 14 years to receive-- ended when he pled "guilty" and got life in a plea bargain offered by Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Rich Callahan. That he can't now be executed "is a victory," asserts Sean O'Brien, the appellate attorney responsible for uncovering new evidence which compelled Gov. Mel Carnahan to stay his execution in 1993 and federal courts to order an evidentiary hearing then retrial. Ironically, says O'Brien, "Fifteen years ago, Lloyd said he didn't do it and got death. Today they are ready to spare his life" when he admits guilt. It's not surprising that Schlup admitted guilt. "To appreciate Lloyd's decision you have to understand the pressure he was under and the sheer torture of being in that death watch cell twice." Lloyd was recently featured on A&E's special Investigative Reports during his time on Death Row at Potosi.

GOVERNOR COMMUTES SENTENCE
Kevin Stanford - Juvenile's Death Sentence Commuted
Kevin Stanford is a 37 year old African-American who was 17 at the time he was arrested. Several white police officers told him that his mother or public defender would meet them at the station. Instead once they got him to police headquarters, they beat him for several hours. Visit his webpage for information on his case, and contact information for Kevin and his supporters. Governor Patton recently commuted Kevin's sentence because of the issues in his case.

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PICTURE GOVERNOR COMMUTES SENTENCE
YET
AVAILABLE
OSBALDO TORRES - Mexican Citizen Now Serving Life in Oklahoma
Granted Clemency - Now Serving Life after pressure from the Mexican Government and the International Court of Justice in the Hague regarding the violation of his Vienna Convention rights as a foreign national arrested on U.S. soil. His CCADP pen pal request reads: " I would like to find a pen pal who is cool and fun to talk to. Someone who is very articulate. Someone who doesn't mind talking about anything and everything."

Keith Phillips - From Arizona Death Row To Life
27 year old Keith Phillips will now do a life sentence -- or life without parole for 25 years. CCADP would like to congratulate Keith on defeating his death sentence and on the recent announcement that he is engaged.

MORE TO COME SOON !

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This page was last updated November 17, 2005 Canadian Coalition Against the Death Penalty
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