March 29, 2007

The state of Texas has scheduled Roy Pippin’s execution for March 29. Pippin was convicted of the kidnapping and shootings of Elmer and Fabio Buitrago in May 1994 over an alleged drug-related dispute.

Roy Pippin should not be executed for his role in this crime. Executing Pippin would violate the right to life as proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and would constitute the ultimate cruel, inhuman and degrading punishment.

Please write to Gov. Rick Perry on behalf of Roy Pippin!

The Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty holds vigils across the state on days when executions are scheduled. In Austin the vigil is held across from the Governor’s Mansion on Lavaca from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. We need your help to raise awareness about this policy and how the people of Texas really feel about it.