John,
In 2008, Melissa Lucio, a Mexican-American mom from the Rio Grande Valley, was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death after her 2-year-old daughter, Mariah, died following an accidental fall. Melissa is facing execution on April 27, because of a biased and inadequate death investigation. The medical examiner, who declared Mariah’s death a homicide, did not consider Mariah’s extensive medical history, including a history of accidental head trauma. Mariah had a physical disability that made her unstable when walking. She fell frequently, one time even losing consciousness while at her preschool program.
Texas law enforcement and prosecutors rushed to judgment. Former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos, who was running for re-election and seeking a “win” by prosecuting Melissa, is currently serving a 13-year federal prison sentence for bribery and extortion. Melissa’s attorney had no experience trying a capital case.
There is simply too much doubt in this case, and we must stop Texas from committing an irreversible injustice before it’s too late.
We put together this list of the articles that we’ve posted so far and news coverage of her case, so that you can easily find all the information you need in one place. Take a look below, and learn how you can take action.
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