• Stop the Execution of Geoffrey West in Alabama

    Geoffrey West is scheduled for execution in Alabama on September 25, 2025 for the 1997 murder of Margaret Berry. Call Gov. Ivey 334-242-7100 with the following message: “Hi. My name is . I am calling to express deep concern that the State of Alabama is moving forward with the execution of Geoffrey West in September. […]

  • Stop the Execution of Roy Ward in Indiana

    An execution date has been set for Indiana death row prisoner Roy Ward on October 10, 2025 for the 2001 murder of Stacy Payne. While the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Indiana is out of step with national trends.  In late 2024, Indiana performed its 1st execution in […]

  • Stop the Execution of Lance Shockley in Missouri

    Lance Shockley is scheduled for execution in Missouri on October 14, 2025 for the 2005 murder of Carl Graham Jr. We believe in accountability, but true accountability does not require execution. A sentence of life without the possibility of parole protects society while also recognizing the human capacity for redemption and the role of childhood […]

  • Stop The Execution of Harold Nichols in Tennessee

    Tennessee has set an execution date of December 11, 2025 for Harold Nichols, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1988 murder of Karen Pulley. Call Governor Lee at 615-741-2001 with the following message: “Hi. My name is . I am calling to ask that Gov. Lee follows the teachings of his faith […]

  • Stop The Execution of Leroy McGill in Arizona

    Leroy McGill is scheduled for execution in Arizona on May 20, 2026, for the 2002 murder of Charles Perez. McGill would be the third execution under the administrations of Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and Gov. Katie Hobbs after the executions of Aaron Gunches and Richard Djerf in 2025. Call Gov. Hobbs at 602-542-4331 with the following […]

  • Stop the Execution of Tony Carruthers in Tennessee

    Tennessee has scheduled Tony Carruthers for execution on May 21, 2026, for the 1994 murders of Marcellos Anderson, Delois Anderson, and Frederick Tucker. The following has been shared by the US Campaign to End the Death Penalty and Tennesseans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty: Tennessee intends to move forward with Tony’s execution despite the fact […]

  • Stop the Execution of Richard Knight in Florida

    Richard Knight is scheduled for execution in Florida on May 21, 2026 for the 2000 murders of Odessia Stephens and Hanessia Mullings. At trial, despite the fact that there was evidence presented of significant trauma, medical issues, and neurological impairment, the court found no “statutory mitigation”. That is absurd, given the lifetime of abandonment, abuse, […]

  • Stop the Execution of Andrew Lukehart in Florida

    Andrew Lukehart is scheduled for execution in Florida on June 2, 2026, for the 1997 murder of Gabrielle Hanshaw. This petition will be updated when additional details become available. Visit our partners at Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. Call Gov. DeSantis at 850-717-9337 with the following message: “Hi. My name is . I am […]

  • Stop the Execution of Jeffery Lee in Alabama

    Jeffery Lee is scheduled for execution in Alabama on June 11, 2026 for the 1998 murders of Jimmy Ellis and Elaine Thompson. While the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Alabama has continued to go against the trend by carrying on with scheduled execution dates.  Additionally, the […]

  • Stop the Execution of Dusty Ray Spencer in Florida

    This is already the tenth death warrant of 2026, following an unprecedented execution pace in 2025. Florida led the nation in executions in 2025 by setting its own record for executions with Governor DeSantis signing 19 death warrants last year. Let’s make sure Florida does not repeat this record in 2026. While most states have […]

  • Stop the Execution of Dennis Sochor in Florida

    Dennis Sochor is scheduled for execution in Florida on July 14, 2026, for the 1982 murder of Patty Gifford. U.S. Military veteran Dennis Sochor is scheduled to be executed in Florida on Tuesday, July 14, at 6 pm for the 1982 murder of Patricia Gifford. His death sentence was imposed after a jury recommended death […]

  • Stop the Execution of Dominick Occhicone in Florida

    80-year-old death row prisoner Dominick Occhicone is scheduled for execution in Florida on July 28, 2026, for the 1986 murder of Martha Artzner. Five jurors voted to spare Dominick’s life, and even the sentencing court recognized that he was acting under extreme mental and emotional disturbance. His case reflects the devastating consequences of untreated addiction, […]