State of Texas to determine Melissa Lucio’s fate

AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, Melissa Lucio will develop into the primary Latina executed within the Texas dying chamber within the fashionable period except Gov. Greg Abbott or the Cameron County prosecutor intervenes.

On Monday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is predicted to weigh the entire info within the case earlier than it provides its suggestion to Abbott. The advice is predicted to be made earlier than 1 p.m.

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“With regard to the dying penalty that would come up subsequent week … I nonetheless haven’t obtained a report from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. That is a requirement for the governor to obtain earlier than any motion is taken. And after I obtain that, I will contemplate it and take no matter motion I believe is acceptable,” Abbott stated just lately.

Lucio’s authorized group stated points together with her 2008 homicide trial for the dying of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah are sufficient to boost doubts. That is why practically 100 state lawmakers from each political events need the execution stopped, not less than till the case may be re-investigated.

Lucio insists that Mariah fell down the steps and she or he did nothing to trigger her dying.

The case has drawn worldwide consideration. Two rallies have been held Sunday exhibiting assist for Lucio.

Robert Alvarez is Lucio’s 22-year-old son. He was the eighth of her 14 youngsters and was 7 when his 2-year-old sister died and his mom was locked up. He lives in San Antonio however drove to Austin for the rally that was held in entrance of the Texas Capitol. He stated the current jolt of assist has been “loopy.”

“I simply suppose that’s so superb. The truth that persons are simply there, to assist my mother and assist her with something that she wants,” Alvarez stated. “I attempt to not suppose the worst. I’ve been pondering the very best. However, , having everyone right here, I believe there’s little doubt that we are going to get that clemency.”

Alvarez spent 4 hours along with his mom in Gatesville, Texas, final week. He’ll spend all day together with her on Monday.

“My prayer’s at all times simply to be together with her, out right here,” he stated.

Alvarez stated the rally was a great distraction to have as his mom’s days dwindle. Though he does not know everybody who confirmed up, “I really feel like they’re household. You already know. They’re right here to assist my mother.”

 Just a few issues can occur when the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles decides what plan of action to suggest to Abbott. After receiving the advice, Abbott can select to:

• Do nothing and Lucio will likely be executed on Wednesday
• Concern a keep of execution
• Grant Lucio clemency

The Board of Pardons and Paroles is made up of seven individuals. The state stated its resolution on clemency relies on the “totality of knowledge out there.”