The seven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate Melissa Lucio on their efforts to stop her execution were also able to connect with her through embrace and prayer.
HOUSTON — The seven Texas lawmakers who traveled hundreds of miles to update death row inmate
“And so, our prayer surrounded that. Our prayer uplifted the people that have cared for her in prison. Our prayer uplifted those who are going to make decisions regarding her life and that felt very fitting,” said Moody, a Democrat. But Lucio’s lawyers say jurors never heard forensic evidence that would have explained Mariah’s various injuries were actually caused by a fall down a steep staircase. They also say Lucio wasn’t allowed to present evidence questioning the validity of her confession, which they allege was given under duress after hours of relentless questioning. Several jurors at her trial have also expressed doubts about her conviction.
“And if I thought for a second that my death could or would bring Mariah back, I would not think twice. What my death would do is leave my remaining children without a mother and that cannot be what justice is about,” Lucio wrote.
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