400 Signatures Asking for Clemency!

Our online petition has now hit the 400 signature mark, bringing us to the threshold of our original goal of 500 signatures! Obviously, there is no magic number which will force Governor Daniels to examine his conscience on this case and grant David Woods clemency so we ask those who haven't signed the petition to do so now and for those who have signed but haven't passed on the important message of forgiveness and hope to do so immediately.

The petition will close on May 1st, so there are several crucial days left for us to speak out against the inhumane execution of this man. Please sign or forward the petition immediately!

Additionally, one of David Woods' attorneys has asked for our help in contacting Governor Daniels by calling his office at 317-232-4567. Don't worry, you don't need to engage in an ideological debate over the death penalty, you simply need to voice your request for clemency for David Woods. If you wish to give a more detailed request, the following message from his attorney has been provided:


"Please call 317-232-4567 request Gov. Daniels to grant clemency for
David Leon Woods. The Board voted 5-0 against,
but we got 1 "agonized" vote from Daniels appointee Randall Gentry.

David was 19 at the time of his enraged stabbing of a 77 year old man who had previously been engaged to his mother.

His prior adult record was 1 Public Intoxication. His mother was totally dysfunctional & would have sex w/ guys younger than David in front of him. [David] didn't graduate, abused in children's home, medicated to sleep during trial.

Attorneys appointed shortly before trial; the one "right out of law school" co-counsel was doing [mitigation] investigation during trial. Mother testified for state in penalty phase & then at clemency said it was because male prosecutor told her it was the only way she could help her son & he would take her to dinner.

LWOP (Life Without Parole) was not an option at the time. David is only seeking LWOP; he told the board he didn't deserve freedom for what he did.

All the other guys on the row signed a touching letter vouching for how peaceful & kind David has been during the last 22 years.

We are still in the courts, but nothing has a realistic chance of success.

Thanks for any phone calls you can generate."

Again, please contact Governor Daniels' office at 317-232-4567 as soon as possible. Every voice counts.