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May 20, 2022

Paul O'Shea
10419 Darby St
Fairfax, VA 22030-3602

Dear Paul,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the Slaughterhouse: The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Melanie Smith
1701 Ginger Ln
Blacksburg, VA 24060-2049

Dear Melanie,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the Slaughterhouse: The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness’ philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Eydie Triplett
3020 Ellesmere Dr
Midlothian, VA 23113-3892

Dear Eydie,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the Slaughterhouse: The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness’ philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Amber Steel
12411 Seahaven Dr
Henrico, VA 23233-3305

Dear Amber,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Bill Wardle
714 Ingleside Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22901-8897

Dear Bill,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Arlene Spinelli
6312 26th St N
Arlington, VA 22207-1021

Dear Arlene,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022
Steve & Wendy Northup
12458 Ashland Vineyard Ln
Ashland, VA 23005-7446
Dear Steve & Wendy,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Paul & Amy Halliday
2730 Meriwether Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901-9514

Dear Paul & Amy,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Ken Plum
2073 Cobblestone Ln
Reston, VA 20191-4039

Dear Ken,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Sally Cary Booker
225 E Jefferson St
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5161

Dear Sally,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Anne Murphy
2244 N Nottingham St
Arlington, VA 22205-3346

Dear Anne,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Fran & Bob Lewis
1135 Deer Run Dr
Vinton, VA 24179-1725

Dear Fran & Bob,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Gregory Gelburd
1612 E Market St
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5864

Dear Greg,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Timothy Kaine
1515 Confederate Ave
Richmond, VA 23227-4405

Dear Tim,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022
William Stephens
4425 Advance Mills Rd
Earlysville, VA 22936-2100

Dear William,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Debbie & Paul Simpson
512 Charlotte St
Fredericksburg, VA 22401-5739

Dear Debbie & Paul,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

John Spencer
711 Timberland Manor Dr
Bentonville, VA 22610-1771

Dear John,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Anna Lawson
1575 Catawba Rd
Daleville, VA 24083-3615

Dear Anna,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Elena Prien
767 Exton Ct
Charlottesville, VA 22901-3181

Dear Elena,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Bill Seiler
5234 Pommeroy Dr
Fairfax, VA 22032-3919

Dear Bill,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Bob More
1118 Ware St SW
Vienna, VA 22180-6538

Dear Bob,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Anonymous Donor

c/o Lorie Leleux

600 Brickell Ave - Ste 2400
Miami, FL 33131-3071

Dear Anonymous Donor,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the Slaughterhouse: The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Nathan Miller
5708 22nd St N
Arlington, VA 22205-3206

Dear Nathan,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Phoebe Antrim
1500 Westbrook Ct - Apt 2122
Richmond, VA 23227-3369

Dear Phoebe,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the Slaughterhouse: The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:

“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness’ philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’

“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.

“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Keith Sherman
1312 Hilltop Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1225

Dear Keith,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Tina Rodrigue
504 Fordsmere Rd
Chesapeake, VA 23322-4310

Dear Tina,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Rebecca Rawls
10915 Clermont Ave
Garrett Park, MD 20896-1504

Dear Rebecca,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

D. Brock Green
2550 Gillums Ridge Ln
Charlottesville, VA 22903-7610

Dear Brock,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Gil Wanger
1735 Abington Pl
Lansing, MI 48910-1116

Dear GIl,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Matthew Murray
1852 Wayside Pl
Charlottesville, VA 22903-1631

Dear Matthew,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Virginia Rovnyak
6861 Castleberry Ct
Crozet, VA 22932-3250

Dear Virginia,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Michael Wolff
8519 Blue Bird Woods Ct
Lorton, VA 22079-1351

Dear Michael,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Debbie Ness
1427 Newport Spring Ct
Reston, VA 20194-1180

Dear Debbie,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Robert Cottrol
3424 Sharon Chapel Rd
Alexandria, VA 22310-2311

Dear Robert,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Gerald Zerkin
2620 Stuart Ave - Unit 1C
Richmond, VA 23220-3300

Dear Jerry,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Thomas Ball
5920 Gooney Manor Loop
Bentonville, VA 22610-2657

Dear Thomas,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Bernadette Donovan
608 Monticello Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22902-5736

Dear Bernadette,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Barbara Melby
12774 Indian Trail Rd
Broadway, VA 22815-3726

Dear Barbara,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Robert Hall
308 Sinegar Pl
Sterling, VA 20165-5129

Dear Robert,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the SI. hterh The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

May 20, 2022

Heiner Family Fund
PO Box 1767
Charlottesville, VA 22902-1767

Dear Heiner Family,

I want to thank you once again for being a generous supporter of
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (VADP).

Enclosed is a copy of Closing the Slaughterhouse: The Inside Story
of Death Penalty Abolition in Virginia, a new book written by former
VADP staff person Dale Brumfield.

Here is a brief overview of the book:
“For over 400 years Virginia’s death penalty embraced a ‘finality
over fairness' philosophy, ensnaring many innocent and undeserving
victims under the bogus pretexts of ‘offering closure’ or being ‘tough
on crime.’
“Death was the Virginia way. Now, thanks to five decades of diligent
work by dozens of abolitionists, advocates, capital defense attorneys,
faith leaders, and more, it’s over.
“Combining almost 50 interviews and hundreds of sources, Closing
the Slaughterhouse is the true, inside story of death penalty
abolition in Virginia.”

Dale signed this copy of the book especially for you.

We are most grateful for the investment that you have made in our work
to abolish the death penalty in Virginia.

If you have any questions or suggestions about our work, please do not
hesitate to contact me.

Best wishes,

Michael E. Stone
Administrator

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