Spiritual adviser of death row Michael Lambrix: "Moral decency" requires that all evidence be heard
September 26th, 2017
As Mike Lambrix faces an imminent execution (October 5, 2017), his spiritual adviser, M. Dale S. Recinella, Catholic Correctional Chaplain declares:
As Mike Lambrix faces an imminent execution (October 5, 2017), his spiritual adviser, M. Dale S. Recinella, Catholic Correctional Chaplain declares:
As the state of Florida moves forward on a death warrant for Mr. Lambrix,
they are asserting procedural bar against allowing a hearing on his evidence of self-defense and other late discovered evidence of innocence. The purpose of procedural bar in death penalty cases is so the state can kill people without giving them a chance to present late-discovered evidence of their innocence to the court. From a moral standpoint, every person of biblical faith should be outraged at any attempt by the state to use procedural bar in death penalty cases. Exodus 23:7 All persons of Catholic faith should be doubly outraged in light of the specific teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas that the execution of an innocent person is intrinsically evil. In principle, procedural bar should be banned in all death penalty cases. In this case specifically, the courts should order that the evidence be heard. Even a minimum of moral decency requires it.
Dale S. Recinella, Catholic Correctional Chaplain"
A growing number is currently turning their attention to the case, with the firm impression that should the legal process fail, fairness would require that a special clemency hearing be granted.
Mike Lambrix, who has maintained his innocence for over 30 years, and is currently on death watch, has commented:
“As I count down the days until my scheduled execution, I remain strong as I am so truly blessed by having many who are doing what they can to help me.
As Martin Luther King said “injustice to any one person is an injustice to all people”. I cannot stop the State of Florida from killing me for a crime that I did not commit. If it can happen to me, it can happen to everyone.
But just know how grateful and humbled I am for all the support I receive. I am reminded of the story of Sodom and Gomorah in the Bible and how God said he would spare the cities if only one good person would be found. And no matter how much evil may exist, it is the good in Man, who give us hope.
Thanks for standing up to protest this injustice.”
Note:
A media interview with Michael Lambrix should be allowed shortly before the scheduled execution (within 48 hours). The prison must be contacted in advance to organise such interviews.
For further information, contact:
Emmanuelle Purdon: emmanuellepurdon[at]mac.com
Mike Lambrix, who has maintained his innocence for over 30 years, and is currently on death watch, has commented:
“As I count down the days until my scheduled execution, I remain strong as I am so truly blessed by having many who are doing what they can to help me.
As Martin Luther King said “injustice to any one person is an injustice to all people”. I cannot stop the State of Florida from killing me for a crime that I did not commit. If it can happen to me, it can happen to everyone.
But just know how grateful and humbled I am for all the support I receive. I am reminded of the story of Sodom and Gomorah in the Bible and how God said he would spare the cities if only one good person would be found. And no matter how much evil may exist, it is the good in Man, who give us hope.
Thanks for standing up to protest this injustice.”
Note:
A media interview with Michael Lambrix should be allowed shortly before the scheduled execution (within 48 hours). The prison must be contacted in advance to organise such interviews.
For further information, contact:
Emmanuelle Purdon: emmanuellepurdon[at]mac.com
