Pennsylvania should abolish death penalty say PA leaders
The piece argues Gov Wolf's moratorium is waning and Pennsylvania should join Virginia Colorado and New Hampshire in abolishing capital punishment. It cites high costs few executions exonerations racial disparities and moral questions. It frames abolition as aligning with bipartisan evidence and national trend.
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Tom Wolf
Pennsylvania
Donald Trump
Virginia
Colorado
New Hampshire
Wolf
U.S
Death Penalty Information Center
Kathleen Lucas
Herald
Babylon
Ralph Northam
United States
New Castle News Publisher and Editor Details
The New Castle News lists Sharon Sorg as publisher and Jeffery Gerritt as editor. Address is 27 North Mercer Street Box 60 New Castle PA 16103. Contact numbers and online site are provided, along with circulation hours and delivery expectations for weekdays and Saturdays.
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Mercer Street
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New Castle
Philadelphia student Shannon Schieber murder shocks Catholic family
Two days after the murder of their daughter Shannon Schieber, Shannon’s parents Sylvester and Vicki Schieber, long opposed to the death penalty, find new resolve in forgiveness. The 23-year-old Penn Wharton student was sexually assaulted and strangled by Troy Graves, an Air Force airman, in May 1998.
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Vicki Schieber
University of Pennsylvania
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Shannon
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Sylvester Schieber
Herald
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Luntribu Sylvester
Vicki
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Wharton School
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Center City
Shannon Schieber
Abolitionists Speak After Shannon Schieber Murder Case
The Schiebers press for abolition after their daughter Shannon was murdered by Michael Graves. Graves received life sentences in Colorado and a Pennsylvania plea deal reduced the case, with the couple opposing the death penalty and advocating reform. Vicki Schieber, 77, has served on death penalty commissions and spoken to groups nationwide.
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Schiebers
Vicki Schieber
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Graves
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Lynne Abraham
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Fort Collins
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Maryland
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