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Governor Warner finally broke his silence and ordered the DNA testing we demanded to get the truth about Roger Coleman. This proves that relentless pressure works and forces even the most stubborn officials to confront the reality of their actions.

September 15, 2004

Urge Governor Warner to Order Tests on Coleman DNA

Urge Governor Warner to Order Tests on Coleman DNA

🏆 Won — 438 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 22 years, 1 month ago
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED: Request that Virginia Governor Mark Warner order DNA tests be carried out on samples belonging to Roger Coleman to show categorically whether he was guilty or innocent of the 1981 killing of his sister in law, Wanda McCoy. Roger Coleman was executed for this crime in 1992. If the tests show Coleman to be innocent the search for Wanda McCoy\'s real killers can begin-this will also be compelling and unique evidence that the death penalty in the US has executed an innocent human being. If they show him to be guilty, finality will be brought to the family of Wanda McCoy in a case that has contained anything but. The doubt surrounding Coleman

Updates

July 10, 2004

Two hundred and fifty people have now demanded the truth about the state executing an innocent man. Governor Warner can no longer ignore this blood on his office floor.

Reached 250 supporters

July 8, 2004

Reached 100 supporters

July 8, 2004

6 Comments

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Sarah Marshall
22 years ago Featured

What is the harm in testing the DNA now? If hes guilty it proves it, if not then we need to know the truth. Justice doesnt stop with an execution.

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Linda Simmons
22 years ago Featured

Too many questions left over this case. Do the right thing and get the facts out finally.

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Mike Herrera
22 years ago Featured

Just test the evidence already. Why is the state so scared of what they might find?

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Jason Lowe
22 years ago Featured

ITS BEEN YEARS. CLEAR HIS NAME OR CONFIRM IT. WE NEED THE TRUTH FOR THE FAMILIES INVOLVED.

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Karen Pearce
22 years ago Featured

So sad that we are still fighting for this. DNA is there so use it.

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David Phillips
22 years ago Featured

This whole thing has been a mess from the start. Just run the tests and let everyone move on.

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