All over the country Saturday, supporters of a Texas woman on death row rallied hoping to stop her execution set for next week.
A Free Melissa Lucio rally in Fort Worth was one of 16 scheduled events organized for the national day of action.Her legal team and state lawmakers have pointed to evidence that raises doubts.Supporters stood on a bridge over I-30 and hung a sign to raise awareness. "We hope drivers see this sign and they are like, ‘Who is Melissa Lucio?’" supporter Carmen Ayala said.Lucio was convicted of killing her daughter, Mariah.
Lucio’s lawyers say forensic evidence was never heard in the courtroom, which they claim would explain the child’s injuries were caused by her falling down the stairs. "We are hopeful. I spoke to Melissa’s son this morning and they are visiting her in Gatesville," Ayala said. "She’s hopeful too, because of all the attention this has gotten. We hope it’s enough to put a stop on the 27th."
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