Sentenced
to death
Execution set on November, 6th 2008
His
story
Elkie
Taylor, 42, has been for 9 years on Texas death row. He was involved
into a robbery. Taylor and his accomplice entered a man's home, tied
him up and packed up several items from home, including dishes and a
television which they later sold for a total of $16. The man was
found dead and Elkie was convicted of his murder. Because of his
difficult financial situation, he could not afford a good and
competent lawyer and the trial lasted only a few days and Taylor was
sentenced to death.. He could not present any appeals, as during
these years on death row he had scarce contacts with his family and
he could not have any financial support.
The
appeal to save Elkie
The
Community of Sant'Egidio invites everybody to share its appeal
aiming to spare Elkie's life from the execution, sending the
following statement to the Governor 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 ELKIE
TAYLOR, SENTENCED TO DEATH
Your
Excellency We are writing to express our deep concern over a ruling that
sentenced to death Mr.Elkie Taylor, even though he was assisted by a lawyer
who was inadequate. We urge you to intervene on his behalf to 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.
the Community of Sant'Egidio
Abolitions, 
Elkie
Taylor, 42, has been for 9 years on Texas death row. He was involved
into a robbery. Taylor and his accomplice entered a man's home, tied
him up and packed up several items from home, including dishes and a
television which they later sold for a total of $16. The man was
found dead and Elkie was convicted of his murder. Because of his
difficult financial situation, he could not afford a good and
competent lawyer and the trial lasted only a few days and Taylor was
sentenced to death.. He could not present any appeals, as during
these years on death row he had scarce contacts with his family and
he could not have any financial support.