Death Warrant — Vigil and Service of Remembrance

Governor Rick Scott signed a death warrant for Oba Chandler.
We will hold a vigil in front of the Governor’s mansion on the day and time of the execution — Tuesday, November 15th at 4 p.m.
On the next day, Wednesday, November 16, at 12 noon there will be a Service of Remembrance for Mr. Chandler and the victims at the Rotunda of the Capitol.

Please join us.

This weekend and more …

THIS Saturday and Sunday we will be signing holiday cards for prisoners. Every year we sign holiday cards for the prisoners on Florida’s Death Row. The cards and a calendar purchased by Kindred Spirits are sent to every person on Death Row in December. As in previous years, Robert and Nancy Smith Fichter are graciously opening their home for the card signing. Please come by and sign as many cards as you can. All are invited.

· Saturday, November 12 – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
· Sunday, November 13 – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
· Location: 710 Waverly Road, Tallahassee 32312

Death Warrant
Governor Rick Scott signed a Death Warrant and has scheduled the killing of Oba Chandler for Tuesday, November 15th at 4 p.m. We will hold a vigil on that day and time in front of the Governor’s mansion. On the following day, Wednesday, November 16, at 12 noon there will be a Service of Remembrance for Mr. Chandler and the victims at the Rotunda of the Capitol. Please join us.

Sheila Meehan
Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty

Reminder

Please join us at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28th in front of Rick Scott’s mansion in Tallahassee. Join us again on Thursday at 12 noon at the Rotunda in the Capitol for a Service of Remembrance for Manuel Valle and victim, Louis Pena.

Thank you.

Sheila Meehan
TCADP

Dale Recinella to speak

In his recently published book, “Now I Walk on Death Row,” Recinella writes about the spiritual journey that led him from a lucrative job as a finance lawyer to his ministry with death row inmates. On Sunday, he’ll discuss the highlights of his book at 2 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. His talk is sponsored by Pax Christi, the Florida Catholic Conference and Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty.

Good and Bad news …. 5 items

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the board of Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty, I have some bad news and some good announcements – all for early September – 6, 7, and 11.

The Governor has set a new date for the killing of Manuel Valle. It is now scheduled for Tuesday, September 6 at 6 p.m.

Please attend the Vigil in front of the Governor’s mansion on September 6th at 6 p.m. This will be the first in the Scott administration.

On the following day, Wednesday, September 7th, we will gather at the Capitol Rotunda at 12 noon for a Memorial Service for Mr. Valle and for victim, Louis Pena.
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Links to officials to express your thoughts on the death penalty

Governor Rick Scott – Rick.Scott@myflorida.com

Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll – Jennifer.Carroll@myflorida.com

Secretary of Dept. of Corrections Edwin Buss – Buss.Edwin@mail.dc.state.fl.us

Inspector General, Dept. of Corrections – Edmonson.Terrance@mail.dc.state.fl.us

Alternative Christmas Market supports Kindred Spirits

Dear Friends,

For those of you who celebrate Christmas you know how difficult it can be to shop for gifts and you also know the hassle of commercial shopping.  TCADP wants to tell you about the Alternative Christmas Market which has been taking place at John Wesley United Methodist Church for 24 years.  You can purchase gifts or make donations to honor your friends and family members.  One of the organizations you can select for contributions is Kindred Spirits.

Kindred Spirits Charitable Trust is a 501(c )(3) organization that was started many years ago by Audrey Rivers and others who were concerned about indigent prisoners on Florida’s Death Row.  They rely entirely on donations and have no paid staff.  The mission of Kindred Spirits is to provide friendship and support to those on Death Row by writing letters, sending stamps, magazine subscriptions, small amounts of money for canteen purchases, birthday cards, and other small acts of kindness. Read More

Holiday card signing event

Dear Friends,

Every year members and friends of Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty gather to sign holiday cards for every person on Florida’s Death Row.  After we sign the cards they are sent to Gainesville where members of their organization sign, too.  We also enclose a calendar purchased by Kindred Spirits and include one for each prisoner.  For many prisoners this is the only mail they receive all year and it can mean a great deal to them.

Once again, Nancy and Robert Fichter are opening their home to us for the card signing.  Please come by when it is convenient and spend an hour or so signing cards.  Nancy and Robert live at 710 Waverly Road, Tallahassee 32312 in the Waverly neighborhood between Meridian and Thomasville Roads.

The dates and times are as follows:

Saturday, November 20 — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, November 21 — 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please join us and add your name and good wishes to the cards.

Sheila Meehan
TCADP Board

Florida Innocence Commission Article

FSUNews.com has an article on Nancy Daniel’s presentation about the Florida Innocence Commission.
Click here for FSU News

Nancy Daniels, Public Defender of the 2nd Judicial Circuit

Member of Newly Created Florida Innocence Commission
Speaks at Annual Meeting of the Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty

Public Defender, 2nd Judicial Circuit – Nancy Daniels
Tuesday, August 10 — 7:00 p.m.
Westminster Room — First Presbyterian — 110 North Adams – Park and Adams

There have been 255 post-conviction DNA exonerations in the United States.

In Florida, 11 people have been exonerated through DNA testing.  Twenty-three men on death row in Florida were found to be innocent either through DNA testing or through some other evidence.

Among those named to the Commission is Nancy Daniels, Public Defender of the 2nd Judicial Circuit.  Nancy Daniels was first elected as Public Defender in 1990 and was Florida’s first female public defender.

Ms. Daniels will speak about the purpose and work of this historic Commission at the Annual Meeting of the Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty.

Vote for our new officers:
Mary Anne Hoffman – Chair
Juvais Harrington – Chair Elect
Walter Moore – Secretary
Terry Farley Walsh – Treasurer