A Texas court has stayed the execution of convicted murderer Henry “Hank” Skinner.
I do not know if he is guilty or innocent.
I know that he deserves every opportunity to prove his innocence – including DNA tests.
I do not know what that test will show.
I know that the murders of Twila Busby, Randy Busby, and Elwin Caler were horrific crimes, terrible violations.
I know that I grieve for them and all who love them.
I know that executing Hank Skinner will not bring them back, will not restore community; it will deny any possibility of rehabilitation for Skinner; it will be an act of violence that degrades our society.
See you along the Trail.
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