Hector,
an Hispanic man from Mexico, is detained in the Livingston's death
row since 1990, found guilty of a murder during a robbery of a
convenience store. He has always claimed himself innocent. The only
witness against him comes from the victim's sister, who was on the
spot when the crime happened. Nevertheless, her declarations show
several weak points. Hector's brother-in-law, who allegedly was a
party to the crime, played a crucial role during the trial: he
clearly pointed to Hector as perpetrator of the killing, in exchange
for immunity. But he denied his accusation in a further phase of the
proceedings. Any concrete evidence has ever demonstrated Hector's
responsibility. Any fingerprint of his was ever found on the spot.
Hector, who had been living in poor economic state, could not afford
any experienced lawyer, and his attorney appointed by the court
supported him too weakly and with no great care.
Anyone
interested in supporting his case can contact the links below.
The
appeal to save Hector
The
Community of Sant'Egidio call everybody to share its appeal aiming to
spare Hector's life from a death sentence, sending the following
statement to the competent authorities of Texas, as it occurred in the
past, by fax or e-mail.
URGENT
APPEAL BROUGHT IN BY THE COMMUNITY OF SANT'EGIDIO TO SAVE THE LIFE OF HECTOR
TORRES GARCIA, SENTENCED TO DEATH
Your
Excellencies
We
are writing to express our deep concern over a ruling that sentenced to
death Mr.Hector Torres Garcia, even though doubtful and blurred testimonies
and an unfair trial tainted by an inadequate lawyer appointed by the court.
We
urge you to intervene on his behalfto
prevent this cruel and inhuman punishment from being meted out against him.
We
implore you to ensure that this cruel and inhuman sentence is not carried
out.
Hector,
an Hispanic man from Mexico, is detained in the Livingston's death
row since 1990, found guilty of a murder during a robbery of a
convenience store. He has always claimed himself innocent. The only
witness against him comes from the victim's sister, who was on the
spot when the crime happened. Nevertheless, her declarations show
several weak points. Hector's brother-in-law, who allegedly was a
party to the crime, played a crucial role during the trial: he
clearly pointed to Hector as perpetrator of the killing, in exchange
for immunity. But he denied his accusation in a further phase of the
proceedings. Any concrete evidence has ever demonstrated Hector's
responsibility. Any fingerprint of his was ever found on the spot.
Hector, who had been living in poor economic state, could not afford
any experienced lawyer, and his attorney appointed by the court
supported him too weakly and with no great care.