THOMAS ARTHUR'S EXECUTION & POSSIBLE INNOCENCE
We the undersigned are asking that Thomas Arthur be allowed DNA testing that could conclusively prove his innocence. Thomas Arthur recieved 3 last minute stays in 2007 & 2008. His last stay July 31, 2008 came after he had already been denied a stay. A person confessed to the crime and he recieved a last minute stay. A hearing is scheduled in the Jefferson County Circuit Court April 14, 2009 to determine if he should be allowed to DNA test the crime scene evidence and the evidence be presented in a Court of Law. We are demanding that Thomas Arthur be allowed the DNA testing of evidence that includes blood, hair and semon that was recovered and still exists, but it has never been DNA tested!!! DNA testing of the evidence evidence can conclusively prove Thomas Arthur is innocent and was never at the crime scene, as he has proclaimed for 25 years. Yet the State of Alabama not only REFUSED to DNA test the crime scene evidence--but has refused to allow Arthur to have the evidence DNA tested at HIS EXPENSE!!! If the State of Alabama is refusing testing because they know Thomas Arthur is innocent--then they are not seeking to execute him---but to LEGALLY murder him. We are asking that the State of Alabama allow Thomas Arthur a new trial so that he may present ALL of the evidence that can prove his innocence. There is a signed confession with details of the murder and location of the murder weapon. There are two eye witnesses placing Arthur 75 miles away when crime was committed. Testing of the semen can prove Arthur did not have sex with Judy Wicker prior to or after the murder as she claimed. It could confirm that the person who signed the confession did have sex with Judy Wicker as he claims. Hairs found inside the wig worn by the killer could be tested to compared to Thomas Arthur & the man who signed the confession to confirm the identity of real killer. No physical evidence links Arthur to the crime!!! State witness testimony was used to convict Arthur. Judy Wicker was already in prison for the murder of Troy Wicker(her husband) and was released after 10 years to testify against Arthur. Prior to her release, she had stated in 7 sworn statements and under oath, that Arthur did not have anything to do with the murder. Other witnesses were either given something in exchange for their testimonies or strong armed to testify. DNA testing was not available in 1982 when the murder was committed. However, hair and fingerprints found at the crime scene did NOT match Arthur. There is physical evidence avaialible and always has been, and DNA testing IS avaialible. 26 years on Death Row is a crime, but to be executed for a crime you are innocent of is something we will not allow!!....We demand the crime scene evidence be DNA tested and ALL new evidence be heard by a Court of Law. Please visit http://www.thomasarthurfightforlife.com/ to see the signed confession, and all DNA evidence collected at crime scene
THOMAS ARTHUR'S EXECUTION & POSSIBLE INNOCENCE
We the undersigned are asking that Thomas Arthur be allowed DNA testing that could conclusively prove his innocence. Thomas Arthur recieved 3 last minute stays in 2007 & 2008. His last stay July 31, 2008 came after he had already been denied a stay. A person confessed to the crime and he recieved a last minute stay. A hearing is scheduled in the Jefferson County Circuit Court April 14, 2009 to determine if he should be allowed to DNA test the crime scene evidence and the evidence be presented in a Court of Law. We are demanding that Thomas Arthur be allowed the DNA testing of evidence that includes blood, hair and semon that was recovered and still exists, but it has never been DNA tested!!! DNA testing of the evidence evidence can conclusively prove Thomas Arthur is innocent and was never at the crime scene, as he has proclaimed for 25 years. Yet the State of Alabama not only REFUSED to DNA test the crime scene evidence--but has refused to allow Arthur to have the evidence DNA tested at HIS EXPENSE!!! If the State of Alabama is refusing testing because they know Thomas Arthur is innocent--then they are not seeking to execute him---but to LEGALLY murder him. We are asking that the State of Alabama allow Thomas Arthur a new trial so that he may present ALL of the evidence that can prove his innocence. There is a signed confession with details of the murder and location of the murder weapon. There are two eye witnesses placing Arthur 75 miles away when crime was committed. Testing of the semen can prove Arthur did not have sex with Judy Wicker prior to or after the murder as she claimed. It could confirm that the person who signed the confession did have sex with Judy Wicker as he claims. Hairs found inside the wig worn by the killer could be tested to compared to Thomas Arthur & the man who signed the confession to confirm the identity of real killer. No physical evidence links Arthur to the crime!!! State witness testimony was used to convict Arthur. Judy Wicker was already in prison for the murder of Troy Wicker(her husband) and was released after 10 years to testify against Arthur. Prior to her release, she had stated in 7 sworn statements and under oath, that Arthur did not have anything to do with the murder. Other witnesses were either given something in exchange for their testimonies or strong armed to testify. DNA testing was not available in 1982 when the murder was committed. However, hair and fingerprints found at the crime scene did NOT match Arthur. There is physical evidence avaialible and always has been, and DNA testing IS avaialible. 26 years on Death Row is a crime, but to be executed for a crime you are innocent of is something we will not allow!!....We demand the crime scene evidence be DNA tested and ALL new evidence be heard by a Court of Law. Please visit http://www.thomasarthurfightforlife.com/ to see the signed confession, and all DNA evidence collected at crime scene
I am all for capital punishment. I believe that people should be executed for their crimes. If more people were executed, the jails were be less crowded for other crimes. BUT INNOCENT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT BE EXECUTED AND IF DNA PROVES THEM INNOCENT, THEN SET THEM FREE. IF IT PROVES THEM GUILTY, THEN EXECUTE THEM.
I am against capital punishment(sp). People shourld have to live with the consequences of their actions.
Once again if it is the right person for the crime committed then it is accepable but putting a man/woman on death row for something they didn't do is first of all wrong, and those who sentenced him should be tried for murder, second it's just lazy police work and its unfair.
I don't believe in capitol punishment But i do belive if you Take a life our hurt a child you should never be free again no second chances.
IF THEY DID IT FINE, IF NOT LET THEM FREE
I am against the death penalty in all cases. I don't feel it is a deterrant but is just revenge. I also am a prolife proponent at all stages of life.
The Death Penalty is cruel, it is unusual, and it is expensive. Capitoal Punishment should be replaced with a sentence of life without any oppurtunity of parole, "which costs millions less and also ensures that the public is protected while eliminating the risk of an irreversible mistake, the money saved could be spent on programs that actually improve the communities in which we live." Although it is a cliche, "an eye for an eye and the world would be blind" fits in perfectly with this argument not only because it is the truth, but because a death for a death solves nothing, just creates a vicious cycle and brings the entire system of humanity down to the level of barbarians and killers. Rising above it is not out of the question.
Capital Punishment is there for certain crimes, but not where someone is innocent. At least let someone go the full route before taking their life. I mean if there is damaging evidence (other than someone's word). I can't comment on this because I am 50/50, in some areas it should be considered, but based on the evidence. I have small children, and if someone was to hurt them, I'm not going to lie I would want them to pay the ultimate price for hurting any of my children. Capital punishment would depend on the type of crime committed, and something more than circumstantial evidence. The evidence would have to be "overwhelming", and not Gov. Riley's theory of overwhelming evidence. I have read a lot on this case, and I personally don't understand where they are coming from. To rely on Judy Wicker's testimony soley is obsurd....I wish you and your family lots of love...
I oppose Capital Punishment.
I'm conflicted on the subject. My faith tells me to oppose it.
I do not believe in Capital Punishment. I think we should all move past the "eye for an eye" state of mind.
What is your position on Capital Punishment?
My position on Capital Punishment is ABOLISH NOW! In 2009 the capital murder trial court system remains broken. The scale of justice are not balanced. Therefore, fair trials remain questionalbe. We as a global society must regard human life as sacred. Animals rights are better protected. It's barbaric and inhumane to cage a human daily for 23 hours. Perhaps establishing a "Capital Life Sentance", continue to house inmates individually, revamp and preserve the appeals process. Proudly applaud our system when inmates can be proven innocent. Not execute when there's full knowledge of strong evidence that can exonerate.
I believe in capital punishment in the case of serial killers and child murderers. The others I'd have to decide on a case by case basis.
Death Penalty is a serious thing and should be used wisely.However,it is being used left and right. The result is million innocent lives are taken during this process.Corruption is very common, so it´s easy to fake evidence and testamonies.Therefore, I´m totally against Death Penalty!
Thou shalt not kill. Even if a person has committed a crime, to kill that person is still killing a person, and that is wrong. Moreover, capital punishment has often been responsible for killing innocent people. We as a society are so anxious to have someone punished for a crime that we do not always make sure that we get the right person.