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Tennessee DNA Legislation

Tennessee DNA Legislation

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Started by Anonymous 20 years, 3 months ago
Johnia Hope Berry, 21, was brutally attacked and murdered in her home at Brendon Park Apartments in Knoxville, TN, on December 6, 2004. The murderer has never been located or arrested. TN House Bill 2649 and Senate Bill 2651 would greatly aid law enforcement in the capture of violent criminals. The proposed bills would require DNA testing of anyone arrested for a violent felony. Data would then be entered into the state registry, and later removed if the arrestee is found not guilty. Other states have adopted similar legislation, but Tennessee has not. Please help us locate Johnia

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Reached 500 supporters

May 1, 2006

April 30, 2006

We are approaching 500 signatures and need to hit this goal immediately to command the attention of our state legislators. Take a moment right now to text this link to three friends who live in Tennessee. Post the link to Facebook and tag your local representative to demand they support HB 2649 and SB 2651.

Reached 100 supporters

April 23, 2006

April 22, 2006

We need to hit the one hundred signature mark to show the legislature that this state is watching. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and text three friends to get them to sign.

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Sarah Vargas
20 years ago Featured

Its about time Tennessee stepped up. Think of the families who never got their day in court because the system failed them. Do it for Johnia.

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Jason Petersen
20 years ago Featured

DNA solves crimes. period. stop letting violent criminals walk around while innocent people pay the price.

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Kevin Doyle
20 years ago Featured

If states all around us are doing it why are we dragging our feet? technology is there use it.

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Darlene Huang
20 years ago Featured

10 years is way too long for a family to suffer without justice. fix this now!

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Brenda Abadi
20 years ago Featured

My heart breaks for her mom. Justice for Johnia!!!!

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Mike Marquez
20 years ago Featured

Why isnt this law already on the books? Such a no brainer. Hope this passes soon so other families dont have to wait 10 years for answers.

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