Damien Echols

Damien Echols came to speak at NAU and it was definitely an experience to remember. He is associated with the West Memphis Three. Damien was sentenced to death when he and two other guys were accused of killing three young boys in a sacrificial death. With new DNA evidence found, the three men were allowed to enter Alford Pleas and be released. Damien had severed 18 years on death row before he was released, losing his entire youth. After Damien and his wife Laura spoke, we heard information on the Arizona Innocence Project. This speaking was definitely an eye opener and showed me that our Criminal Justice System is not perfect. Damien's story is so moving but I thought, yes, his story is sad but what about the innocent people still on death row? I believe that the system will have errors because it is run by humans but one mistake can cost the life of a human so there are no excuses for mistakes! Damien Echols was a great speaker and this story will forever inspire me to work for the betterment of the Criminal Justice System of America.

A time to remember

 

-Ti'a enjoying Damien Echols' story until next time