Homicide in Progress

Floridians Protest the Killing of Captive Prisoners

Bulletin! New Execution Date - Wednesday, April 10th at 6 PM ET Florida continues the premeditated and unnecessary killing of captive prisoners. Governor Rick Scott has ordered the execution of Larry Mann for the 1980 mirder of Elisa Nelson. The homicide of Larry Mann is planned for Wednesday, April 10th at 6PM.We grieve with the family of the Elisa Nelson, and mourn her tragic death 33 years ago. Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty and our allies call for simultaneous execution vigils/protests across the state at the time of executions. Each vigil group in Florida is independent and establishes its activities according to the needs, strategies and resources of its members. Details are often adjusted for each execution. For the most recent prisoner-killings, the following actions were planned. This page will be updated when another state homicide is scheduled. In the event that the next killing has very little lead time, contact the local organizers directly. ALL are welcome to participate at ANY protest and vigil If you do not see your area listed or would like to stage a local visibility action, please contact FADP for advice and materials at 727-215-9646 or fadp@fadp.org. PAX CHRISTI FLORIDA local groups are hosting and participating in execution vigils across the state. For more info, please visit their web site, http://paxchristiflorida.org   Please contact Gov. Rick Scott and ask that he convene the Board of Executive Clemency to commute the death sentence ofLarry Mann. Ask Gov. Scott to suspend ALL executions to conduct a thorough and public investigation into Florida's fatally-flawed Death Penalty government program that has wrongfully convicted and sent 24 innocent people to Death Row, far more than any other state. THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY: Choose one, or all three if you can! ********************************** Write letters and call Governor Rick Scott.  Ask him to convene the Board of Executive Clemency to commute the death sentence of Larry Mann to Life in Prison With No Possibility of Parole. Ask Gov. Scott to suspend ALL executions to conduct a thorough, balanced, and public investigation into Florida's hugely-expensive government program for the Death Penalty that has wrongfully convicted and sentenced more people to death than any other state. Sign up to receive future action alerts and news from Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP) at www.fadp.org/esubscribe.html. Forward this action to a friend (or five!) and have them contact Governor Scott too! Gov. Rick Scott The Capitol 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399 Phone: 850-488-7146 Email: Rick.Scott@eog.myflorida.com

Note: Since execution dates often change, please check the media for updates or feel free to communicate with the vigil/protest contacts listed.

Please select your area SAINT JOHNS COUNTY (SAINT AUGUSTINE) DUVAL COUNTY (JACKSONVILLE) FLAGLER COUNTY (BUNNELL) MANATEE COUNTY (BRADENTON) TALLAHASSEE PINELLAS COUNTY GAINESVILLE BROWARD COUNTY (FORT LAUDERDALE)

Please select your area above to see specific information about protests/vigils

There will be a Vigil during the execution of Larry Mann on Wednesday, April 10th in front of the St. Augustine Beach City Hall at the corner of A1A and 16th Street. Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Signs provided or bring your own. "We cannot teach that killing is wrong by killing." Contact Nancy O'Byrne at (904) 461-9216 or obyrnen@bellsouth.net.

Come pray with us at a Vigil during the execution of Larry Mann on Wednesday, April 10th, in front of the new Duval County Unified Courthouse located at 501 W. Adams Street, Jacksonville. Time: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Signs provided or bring your own. For more information, contact Jackie Gunning at (904) 449-3328 or jacqueline.gunning@bmcjax.com

Stand with us in support of life and dignity within a peaceful vigil in front of the Flagler County Courthouse. 5:00-6:00 P.M on Wednesday, April 10th, during the execution of Larry Mann. Join us at the Courthouse on 1769 E. Moody Blvd, Bunnell. For information please contact Jackie Morelewicz by email Jackiem@cfl.rr.com or phone (386) 986-3146.

The State of Florida is planning to execute Larry Mann on Wednesday, April 10th, at 6:00 p.m. Our Deathwatch Prayer Vigil, co-sponsored by Right-to-Life and the Pax Christi Manasota Chapter will take place at 6:00 PM that Wednesday preceded by our usual 5:30 PM silent protest with signs along West 14th Street W just south of the St. Joseph Church building and 30th Ave West in Bradenton. Call Russ at 941-748-6855 for further information.

Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty, the Florida Catholic Conference, PAX Christi and concerned citizens gather at 6:00 PM, on WEDNESDAY, April 10th in front of the Governor's mansion. On the following day, THURSDAY, April 11th, at 12 noon, we invite all interested parties to meet for a Service of Remembrance for Larry Mann and Elisa Nelson, the victim of his crime, at the Great Seal of Florida in the Rotunda of the Capitol. For additional information, contact Shirley Poore (shirleypoore@comcast.net) or 850-893-6838. The Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty (TCADP) website can be found at http://tcadp.net.

Pax Christi Tampa Bay, Peace First, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, the Pinellas Park Catholic Worker and other death penalty opponents will gather from 5:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10th at an anti-death penalty vigil at the intersection of Ulmerton Road and 49th Street N. in mid- Pinellas County (map). This is the site of past vigils. Park in the lot behind Checkers on the northwest corner of the intersection. Signs will be provided, or you can bring your own. If the execution is postponed, the vigil will also be postponed. FMI: sjstew@gte.net or (727) 894- 2832.

ST. PETERSBURG: Execution Prayer Vigil Gov. Rick Scott has ordered Larry Mann to be executed by lethal injection for the 1980 murder of Elisa Nelson. The execution is scheduled to take place at 6:00 p.m. on April 10, 2013. We must never forget the victim of this brutal crime, or her family and loved ones, who have suffered unimaginable pain and agony. However, we object to the added violence this execution will bring on our society, knowing it will neither restore her life, nor take away the pain caused by this horrific crime. The Diocese of St. Petersburg will hold a special vigil prior to the execution to pray for Larry Mann, Elisa Nelson and their families. The prayer vigil will be held at 5:30PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in the Chapel of Our Lady at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg, Florida, 33710. All are invited to attend. The prayer vigil will be held even if a stay of execution is granted by Governor Scott.

CARPOOL TO THE PRISON FROM GAINESVILLE: Meet at parking lot of St. Augustine's Catholic Church & Student Center, 1738 W. University Ave. Call George Diller, 352-332-9780 for more info. Please note that the time for the execution is 6:00 PM. Carpooling at 4:30 PM. Return time is uncertain as executions are often delayed.

Broward FADP will have a vigil from 5-6 pm on Wednesday, April 10th in front of the federal courthouse at the NW corner of Broward Blvd. and NE 3 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale. Signs will be provided. Parking is available on SE 1 St. west of SE 3 Ave. FMI: Steve Jens-Rochow at stevejensrochow@gmail.com. Join the Broward FADP Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/browardfadp/

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Below is additional info from Mark Elliott with Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. You can contact FADP for at 727-215-9646 or fadp@fadp.org.

STARKE (Florida State Prison):  Join volunteers from around the state during the execution of Larry Mann, across the highway from the Florida State Prison Execution Building on Wednesday, April 10th, from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact John Linnehan at (904) 504-1004 or metanoia.mx@gmail.com

 

Gather ACROSS from Florida State Prison starting by 5:00pm. Please bring signs if you have them.

DIRECTIONS to the Vigil/Protest across highway 16 from Florida State Prison:

·         From East: SR-16, 8 miles West of Starke, go right (east) into entrance for New River Correctional Institution.  FSP staff will direct you to vigil parking.

·         From North: (Macclenny) SR-121 south approximately 17 miles to SR-16 (before town of Raiford). Turn left onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. Turn left (east) into New River Correctional Institution. FSP staff will direct you to vigil parking.

·         From South: US-301 north approximately 35 miles north of Gainesville to Starke. Turn left (west) onto SR-16 (Raiford Road), go approximately 8 miles. Turn right (east) into New River Correctional Institution.  FSP staff will direct you to vigil parking.

·         From West (Lake City): SR-100 approximately 23 miles to SR-121 (Lake Butler), turn left, go approximately 6 miles, just past town of Raiford, turn right (east) onto SR-16. Go approximately 3 miles, cross New River Bridge. Turn left (east) into New River Correctional Institution.

NOTES from FADP:  Local speed limits strictly enforced. Florida State Prison is on the West side of the road. The designated protest area is on the East side of the road, with the entry road being opposite of the main entry to FSP and designated "New River Correctional Institution"

REGARDING BATHROOMS: Bathroom at SE corner of red brick bldg. is usually open. Sometimes there is a port-a-potty in the designated media area (about 150 yards west of the protest area), but it is not always there and they may decide not to allow protesters access to the media area. Just to the west of the prison (toward Starke) is a Circle K store with a

bathroom available to customers. Stop there, if not in Raiford or Starke as you pass through one of those towns.

REGARDING SIGNS: We are unaware of any restrictions on the nature of signs. FADP recommends clear and concise messages, printed boldly, with high contrast between the text and the background. FADP will have some signs available.

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS: Wear closed shoes and socks to protect yourself from the occasional presence of fire ants.

   ALSO: Especially with high profile state killings, airport rules apply - be aware of what you bring and carry, and of your demeanor, and stay within the designated protest area or

between that area and the adjacent parking area. You may wish to bring umbrellas (for sun or rain) and bottled water. FADP will help.

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Since execution dates often change, please check the media for updates or feel free to communicate with the deathwatch vigil contacts listed above.