On this MLK Day, perhaps it’s time we took a step back and re-examine some issues. First, to all the Republicans and other conservatives that love taking phrases from King’s speeches and writings out of context to promote their own
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Update: Court stays Milam execution
On Monday, the Court of Criminal Appeals stayed the execution of Blaine Milam. The Court granted the stay due to questions on about the reliability of bite mark evidence and to determine whether Mr. Milam’s intellectual disability makes him ineligible
Execution Watch 1/15/2019
On Tuesday night, the State of Texas will take another life…BLAINE MILAM. Was he in drug-induced psychosis when a child died during a so-called exorcism Mr. Milam was involved in? That’s what his lawyers say, but they have yet to
Throwing in the towel (finally)
Junk science and guns
Are the ejector marks from a handgun unique?How many handguns would you have to fire in order to make that conclusion?The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives would like you to believe the answer to the first question is
Think long and hard about that second drink
Beginning yesterday, the State of Utah has enacted the strictest drunk driving laws in the country. From this day forward, anyone who causes the death of another by operating their car in a negligent manner with a blood alcohol
Merry Christmas
As you listen to this, just remember that the best way to avoid a drunk driving conviction is not to drive if you’ ve been drinking. So, if you’re out having a good time over the next week, use a
Something to think about
I know I’ve mentioned the Small Town Murder podcast on here once or twice over the last year. Did I mention that thanks to a friend of mine, attorneys who attended the live show in Houston this past October received
What I’m listening to
Keri Blakinger is a reporter with the Houston Chronicle. She is one of the best writers at the paper and has done some very good work with death penalty issues.Mr. Blakinger is also a convicted felon who spent time in
Court allows execution to proceed after receiving evidence of prosecutorial misconduct
Last Tuesday night the State of Texas murdered Alvin Braziel – despite the fact prosecutors admitted, hours before the scheduled execution that they had committed prosecutorial misconduct during the trial.Nevertheless the Court of Criminal Appeals stepped aside and allowed the