Test the DNA - Call In Day for Hank Skinner

by Jonathan Perri · 2011-11-05 18:49:00 UTC
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In just three short days, Hank Skinner is set to be executed by the state of Texas, though DNA evidence that could potentially prove his innocence remains untested.  Skinner has maintained his innocence in the 1993 murders of his girlfriend and her two adult sons, and has repeatedly requested that the state test all DNA evidence to prove his innocence and exonerate him from a potentially unnecessary execution.
On June 17th 2011, Governor Rick Perry signed SB122 into law.  This bill is intended to ensure that if DNA evidence is available to prove someone’s innocence, it can and will be tested.  This right has yet to be extended to Hank Skinner at the most pivotal and important time in his case.

While Hank Skinner awaits his execution, Governor Perry is hot on the campaign trail, making his was across the Midwest in order to raise funds and gather supporters.  Let’s not let Governor Perry forget that his responsibility is first and foremost to his constituents, especially to those who have lost their voice.

How can you help give Hank his voice back? Join the Justice4Hank Day of Action on Monday November 7, 2011 and call Gov. Perry's office to ask that he stay the execution and allow the evidence to be tested. Here's how:

1.) Make the Call: Dial the general number for Governor Perry: (512) 463-2000

2.) Speak Your Mind: When the receptionist in your representative's office answers the phone, politely say: My name is ________ and I live in ________, TX. I'm calling to ask Gov. Perry to stay the execution of Hank Skinner and allow for DNA testing in his case. Gov. Perry signed SB122 into law this year to ensure that if DNA evidence is available to prove innocence or guilt, it can and will be tested. Please stay Hank Skinner’s execution and test the evidence for DNA.

3.) Spread the Word: Share this blog post and ask your friends to demand DNA be tested for Hank Skinner.

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1) Download and post the above image on your own Facebook page
2) Share the above image on Facebook with all your friends
3) Post this image to Governor Perry’s wall with the comment:
Governor Perry, please stay the execution of Hank Skinner and allow for DNA testing in his case.  Last year, you signed SB122 into law to ensure that if DNA evidence is available to prove innocence or guilt, it can and will be tested. Please stay Hank Skinner’s execution and test the evidence for DNA.

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From your own Twitter accounts, tweet these- or your own- to Governor Perry:

Cost to test DNA? $550. Execution of #HankSkinner? $2+mil. Justice? Priceless. Call @GovernorPerry at (512) 463-2000 http://chn.ge/hankskinner

Call @GovernorPerry today (512)463-2000 and ask him to #TestTheDNA and stay the execution of #HankSkinner http://chn.ge/hankskinner

.@GovernorPerry can uphold justice by staying the execution of #HankSkinner and testing DNA. Call him at (512) 463-2000 today. http://chn.ge/hankskinner

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