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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Execution Watch: 11/15/2012

Posted on 5:00 AM by Unknown

And the killing machine just keeps running...

ON THURSDAY NIGHT, TEXAS PLANS TO EXECUTE:

PRESTON HUGHES. Hughes, 46, was sent to Texas death row more than 23 years ago following his conviction in the Houston murders of a teenage girl and a toddler. His supporters cite numerous problems with the case against him, including a confession they saw was coerced by police.

For more information on Mr. Hughes, click here.

Jeff Blackburn, the founder and chief counsel for the Innocence Project of Texas will be the special guest.

RADIO PROGRAM PREVIEW
EXECUTION WATCH
Unless a stay is issued, we'll broadcast ...Thursday, November 15, 2012, 6-7 PM CT
KPFT Houston 90.1 FM 
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