In the shadow of death restorative justice and death row families

Convicted of armed robbery, Martin was facing the death penalty. Terrified that his son would be sentenced to die, Phillip made a sacrifice to spare his son the ultimate punishment. Ironically his suicide presented Martin with another chance at life; the jury, moved by Martin's loss, spared his...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Beck, Elizabeth
Other Authors: Britto, Sarah, Andrews, Arlene Bowers
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2007, 2007
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Convicted of armed robbery, Martin was facing the death penalty. Terrified that his son would be sentenced to die, Phillip made a sacrifice to spare his son the ultimate punishment. Ironically his suicide presented Martin with another chance at life; the jury, moved by Martin's loss, spared his life. This book chronicles Phillip's story
Physical Description:xxv, 300 p., [6] p. of plates ill
ISBN:9780199893799
0199893799