The roaring motorcycles during Carl Buntion's execution reminded me of mobs that had gathered to celebrate lynchings earlier in Texas history, writes David Atwood, founder of TCADPdotORG
,” : As Carl Buntion was executed in Huntsville on April 21, 2022, a mob of motorcyclists gathered in front of the prison and revved up their motorcycles to a deafening roar.during the execution reminded me of mobs that had gathered to celebrate lynchings earlier in Texas history.
Buntion was not innocent of Officer Irby’s murder many years ago. But I believe he was a different man than the person who shot Irby. After 30 years in prison, mostly in solitary confinement, Buntion was a feeble man incapable of hurting anyone. He expressed remorse for the crime he had committed and the suffering he had caused the Irby family. His execution was totally unnecessary.
Do most Texans agree with this lynch mob mentality? Does Governor Abbott? Does D.A. Kim Ogg who was at the prison that day and didn’t seem disturbed by what took place either inside or outside the prison?Editorial: Angry parents, budget battles...and compromise at HISDWhat to know about Melissa Lucio, Texas mom on death row whose execution was halted by a Texas court
,” : I am not opposed to the death penalty in principle — there are some really evil criminals who deserve it for their crimes — if, in fact, they are guilty. In criminal cases in Texas, the state has to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the person is guilty as charged. I would propose that in death penalty cases the standard be guilt proven “beyond any doubt.” That means the state can’t use eyewitness testimony, but must prove its case with cold, hard facts and forensic evidence.
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