20/20 did a two-hour special on the case. It seems that everyone but Attorney General Hunter feels that this story deserves to be reexamined. The Oklahoma attorney general is compassionately asking that Julius Jones die quietly. Further asking the Jones family and community of advocates to be silent. Although, Oklahoma State Attorney General Mike Hunter has expressed that calling attention to the Jones’ case brings only pain to the victim’s family. Russel Westbrook, Blake Griffin, Kim Kardashian West, and Viola Davis have all used their platform to shed light to reverse the wrongful conviction as well. He, among several other advocates alike, have used their voices to speak out. I learned of Julius Jones story from fellow abolitionist, and musician, Vic Mensa. Lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia, electrocution, and more are all good fun in “The Sooner State”. Considering the numerous systemic flaws within Oklahoma’s capital punishment system, it should come as no surprise that Oklahoma is the only state in the country to permit multiple methods of execution in its statute. Meaning he could be executed as soon s this fall. I have spent the past 20 years on death row for a crime I did not commit, did not witness, and was not at.” Jones said in his clemency report.Īs you read this article, Julius is now eligible for an execution date. “As God as my witness, I was not involved, in any way, in the crimes that led to Howell being shot and killed. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, Julius Jones does precisely that. For nearly twenty years, twenty-three hours of his twenty-four-hour day are spent in solitary confinement. Every day an innocent man is forced to sit in solitary confinement, awaiting his death. Antoinette, Julius' sister and CeCe are aware and will help schedule and finalize services once we are ready to proceed.At the age of nineteen, Julius Jones was convicted of a murder he did not commit unjustly spending the majority of his adult life on death row. *****Please help us keep this a secret to surprise Anthony and Madeline Jones. We appreciate your support in helping us bring this blessing to Julius and this more than deserving family. The beauty and grace of the Jones family is extraordinary. Anything we raise over the cost of services will be gifted directly to the Jones family. We have partnered with a company and hope to make this happen as soon as possible. We are asking for your support financially so together we can fulfill Julius' wish and bring some light and blessings to the Jones family. #JUSTICE FOR JULIUS JONES. COM PROFESSIONAL#Julius’ wish is to have a professional cleaning and organizing company give his parents and their home new light and clarity. He has had dreams about the house getting organized and cleaned, making way for him, then being released and returning home to his family. Julius has personally shared that he has had dreams about there being no space for him. It became hard to keep up, then ultimately let go. The travesty of justice, understandably has taken a toll on their family home. The Jones’ have had to continue to deplete financially over the last 21 years desperately trying to save their son’s life. The Jones Family has been mentally and financially serving this sentence with him. As a result, Julius was wrongfully convicted and sentenced to death. #JUSTICE FOR JULIUS JONES. COM TRIAL#The attorney passed away suddenly right before the trial which resulted in a last minute court appointed public defender that rested without any attempt of providing a defense. As most of you know, in addition to the many malevolent and deficient acts that led to Julius' arrest, including the destruction of their home by the police, the Jones' spent most of their money to hire a private attorney. When we came across Julius Jones' story we were instantly moved and captivated. With your help, we can bless (and surprise) the Jones family. We have teamed up to make a personal wish for Julius come true. To our Justice for Julius Team, Fellow Supporters, Family and Friends:
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