URGENT APPEAL FOR TIMOTHY ADAMS

Timothy Adams is due to be executed in Texas on February 22nd. Three of the jurors who sentenced him to death are now urging that his sentence be commuted. Two mentioned feeling "pressured" into voting for a death sentence by other members of the jury.

Adams killed his 19-month-old son, and has never tried to deny it. His family in this case are also the family of the victim. His family are also appealing for clemency. Adams sister said that his death would be "another huge loss to our family".

To read a more thorough account of Adams case, click here to go to Death Penalty News.

Please help us take immediate action to try and spare Adams from execution. Here are some things you can do:

Write an appeal to:

Clemency Section, Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles
8610 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Austin, TX 78757-6814
USA
Fax 512 467 0945
Email: bpp-pio@tdcj.state.tx.us
Salutation: Dear Board members


Governor Rick Perry
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711-2428
USA
Fax: 1 512 463 1849
Salutation: Dear Governor


Here is some advice for what you should write in your appeal:
Acknowledge the seriousness of the crime for which Adams was sentenced to death.
Note that 3 of the jurors from his murder trial are calling for the sentence to be commuted.
Call on the authorities to recognise the suffering that execution causes family members.
If writing to the parole board: urge them to recommend to the Governor that he commute the death sentence.
If writing to Governor Perry: urge him to do all within his power and influence to stop the execution.


If you live in the US, you can also sign an online petition here. Unfortunately, you can't sign it if you don't live in the US.

PLEASE take immediate action to help Timothy Adams. Do as much as you can. Email us if you have any questions: deathwatchstardoll@hotmail.co.uk