Hi John,  

Rodney Reed has been on death row in Texas for 20 years. In 1998, he was convicted of the murder of a 19-year-old woman which he maintains he did not commit. He is set to be executed next Wednesday, 20 November. 

He was convicted on the basis of DNA evidence and the testimony of a forensic that was later withdrawn. Since then, several experts and witnesses have provided statements disputing the evidence. This casts serious doubt over Rodney’s conviction.

Will you write to the Governor of Texas and demand he call off the execution?

The death penalty is the ultimate cruel, inhumane and degrading punishment, Amnesty opposes the death penalty in all cases without exception. Additionally - since 1973,166 people have been exonerated from death row on grounds of innocence.

We must stand together against the death penalty. Will you join us and call on the Governor of Texas to call off Rodney’s execution, and end the death penalty in the state forever?

Thank you for your support,

Ellie Kennedy
Campaigns Manager – Individuals at Risk
Amnesty International UK