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What’s Next for Melissa Lucio, Texas Woman on Death Row

What’s Next for Melissa Lucio, Texas Woman on Death Row

Ms. Lucio was granted a stay by a Texas court just two days before her scheduled execution.

05.02.22 by Innocence Staff

Melissa Lucio poses for a portrait behind glass at the Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas. (Image: Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project)

Ms. Lucio was granted a stay by a Texas court just two days before her scheduled execution.

05.02.22 by Innocence Staff

Bipartisan Texas State Senators Join State Representatives in Urging Board of Pardons & Paroles: Spare Melissa Lucio

Bipartisan Texas State Senators Join State Representatives in Urging Board of Pardons & Paroles: Spare Melissa Lucio

Twenty-one Texas state senators signed letter urging the Texas Pardons and Parole Board to recommend granting clemency.

04.14.22 by Innocence Staff

GATESVILLE, TEXAS - March 21, 2022: Melissa Lucio poses for a portrait behind glass at the Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas. (Image: Ilana Panich-Linsman for The Innocence Project)

Twenty-one Texas state senators signed letter urging the Texas Pardons and Parole Board to recommend granting clemency.

04.14.22 by Innocence Staff

Texas Lawmakers Pray With Melissa Lucio on Death Row

Texas Lawmakers Pray With Melissa Lucio on Death Row

Seven Texas state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle visited Ms. Lucio in prison

04.08.22 by Innocence Staff

Reps. Jeff Leach, Joe Moody, Lacey Hull, Victoria Criado, Rafael Anchia, Toni Rose, and James White prayed with Melissa Lucio at Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas, where the state houses women on death row. (Image: Courtesy of Rep. Jeff Leach)

Seven Texas state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle visited Ms. Lucio in prison

04.08.22 by Innocence Staff

FILING: Texas Law Requires the Removal of Judge Garcia and District Attorney Saenz from Melissa Lucio’s Case

FILING: Texas Law Requires the Removal of Judge Garcia and District Attorney Saenz from Melissa Lucio’s Case

"Texas law automatically disqualifies Judge Garcia and D.A. Saenz," said Tivon Shardl, attorney for Ms. Lucio.

02.18.22 by Innocence Staff

Center: Melissa Lucio at court in 2008 in Brownsville, Texas. (Image: AP Photo/Valley Morning Star, Theresa Najera). Other images provided courtesy of the Lucio family.

"Texas law automatically disqualifies Judge Garcia and D.A. Saenz," said Tivon Shardl, attorney for Ms. Lucio.

02.18.22 by Innocence Staff

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