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Melissa Lucio case heard at Texas House as her execution date approaches
Lucio was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2007 in Harlingen, Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas — There’s a bipartisan effort in Texas to grant clemency to a mom who is about to be executed this month.
Melissa Lucio has gained nationwide consideration as the times depend right down to her execution, which is about for April 27. She was convicted of killing her 2-year-old daughter in 2007 in Harlingen, Texas. Lucio has maintained her innocence within the 15 years because the incident.
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Her supporters have identified flaws within the case, and a few imagine her daughter died after by chance falling down the steps. Her supporters additionally say there have been points with how the case was dealt with on the time.
A committee has been shaped in an effort to postpone her execution. The representatives are asking Gov. Greg Abbott and Cameron County District Legal professional Luis Saenz to take motion to spare Lucio’s life.
7 Texas Home representatives meet with dying row inmate Melissa Lucio
Reps. Jeff Leach and Joe Moody convened a listening to on the Texas Home of Representatives on the Texas Capitol on Tuesday to debate Lucio’s case.
On the listening to, Saenz advised state lawmakers he could be keen to withdraw Lucio’s dying warrant if the Texas Courtroom of Felony Appeals doesn’t intervene.
Abbott can be ready to take motion to see whether or not the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends clemency.
A rising variety of high-profile persons are on her aspect. Melissa Lucio’s oldest son, John Lucio, stated his mom was in disbelief when he advised her Kim Kardashian was on her aspect.
“She was simply in shock. She was amazed. She was simply in awe,” he stated. “I wish to inform her thanks. Thanks very a lot for her advocating in my mom, believing in my mom and her innocence.”
John Lucio was solely 17 when his mom was accused of killing his sister.
“I do know she’s harmless,” he stated. “My mom was a lady that lacked self-discipline in our household which we very a lot wanted. She did not know what self-discipline was. We have been spoiled children. She was not a lady of abuse.”
You’ll be able to watch the total interview with John Lucio beneath:
