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Vic t ims o f Cr ime and Len iency

A NOTE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MIRIAM SHEHANE Here’s wishing the New Year will bring blessings to all of you. We have quite a number of newcomers in State Government, and let’s hope they will be receptive to crime victims’ issues. Pat Jones, Darlene Hutchinson Biehl and I attended many of the inaugural events and spoke briefly to the Governor and Attorney General. We plan to meet with the Attorney General in the near future and will have a better feel about his direction after this takes place. The Sentencing Commission and the Public Safety & Sentencing Coalition are proposing several legislative bills that will directly affect crime victims. More details are in this newsletter. Please let us know soon if you have any concerns about these concepts (via email to MiriamShehane@yahoo.com or call 800-239-3219). The New Year seems to have the potential to bring about many changes – either good or bad – and it will be up to all of us collectively to determine which it will be. I hope we can count on you when we ask for your help.

NEW BLOUNT COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY Pamela Casey took the oath of office for District Attorney of Blount County on Sunday, January 16. In attendance were Janette Grantham, Miriam Shehane, Mark Biehl, Darlene Hutchinson Biehl, Pat Jones, Janette's son, Hunter, and

daughter, Lonna, and several others from the Attorney General's Office. District Attorney Pamela Casey is the youngest female to hold the office of district attorney in Alabama. She is 29 years old. She was born in Boaz and graduated from Susan Moore High School. Five years after graduating cum laude from law school at Seattle University with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree, she became District Attorney. She was previously an assistant attorney general with the Alabama Attorney General's Office. Janette Grantham started to work in this office also. We wish both of them God's blessings in their new jobs. Pictured: Janette Grantham, District Attorney Pamela Casey, Miriam Shehane, Darlene Hutchinson Biehl, and Pat Jones.

VOCAL Fundraiser Winner

James Hamner was winner of the Benelli shotgun. He is shown with Capt. Lewis Fannin, the project chairman. The project raised $7,700 for VOCAL. Thank you Captain Fannin for a great job!

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Established in 1982 A 501c3 Non-Profit Organization

Miriam Shehane, Executive Director

Angel House & Wiregrass Angel House Projects by V.O.C.A.L.

Shelly Linderman, Project Director

VOCAL is an advocacy group for victims’ rights consisting of concerned citizens, victims of crime and their families, law enforcement officers, attorneys, and others interested in

reducing crime and improving the plight of its victims.

VOCAL Angel House 422 South Court Street

P.O. Box 4449 Montgomery, AL 36103

1-800-239-3219 (334) 262-7197

Fax: (334) 834-5645 E-mail: vocalonline@yahoo.com Website: www.vocalonline.org

Wiregrass Angel House 105 North Bell P.O. Box 7133

Dothan, AL 36302 (334) 702-7010

Fax: (334) 702-7014

Chapters include Jefferson, Shelby, Shoals, and Southeast

The VOCAL NEWSLETTER is published bi-monthly in January, March, May, July, September, and November. Annual VOCAL membership dues include subscription. Send news items to Mitzie Wheat, Editor, at the VOCAL address or mwheat@bellsouth.net.

CHAPTER NEWS

JEFFERSON COUNTY CHAPTER 2200 8th Ave. N, Sheriff’s Dept. Training Room, 2nd Floor, 1st Thursday, 6 p.m.

Chapter President: Carol Melton, (205) 841-1465 Email carolmeltonb@bellsouth.net

Chapter Mailing Address: 4162 51st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35217 SHELBY COUNTY CHAPTER Owens House, Columbiana, 2 p.m.

February, April, June, August, October, December Chapter President: Johnnie Doss Page, (205) 669-4238

Chapter Mailing Address: P. O. Box 32, Columbiana, Alabama 35051 The Shelby County Chapter has been assisting the family of Lewie Earl Jones who was murdered by Bobby Joe Hope (AIS 121854) and Philip Hope (AIS 123754) on March 25, 1978. Bobby Joe Hope was sentenced to life without parole; however, that sentence was overturned by Judge Greenhall in Montgomery to a life sentence, eligible for parole. This decision was made without notification to the victim’s family. Philip Hope was given a life sentence. Both have served time, were paroled, and then returned to prison for parole violations. Their parole hearing will be held on February 1. Please assist us by writing a letter protesting their parole or by attending the hearings in protest. The victim, Lewie Earl Jones, was the brother of Shelby County Chapter member Evaughn Gould. Evaughn has worked with VOCAL since its inception in 1982. We were saddened to hear that the Alabama Supreme Court overturned the capital murder conviction for Jimmy Lamar Killingsworth, Jr. Killingsworth was the driver of the vehicle from which his 16-year-old nephew, Troy Connell, shot and killed Stephen Spears on December 10, 2004. Killingsworth and Connell were driving around looking for someone to rob in order to buy more drugs. After shooting Stephen Spears, the pair returned to the vehicle, beat Stephen’s wife Monica with a chain, and stole Stephen’s wallet. The conviction was overturned because a juror was not excused from jury service. The juror had stated in the jury selection process that he/she could not make a decision based on the evidence because of his/her affiliation with the Bolding family (Stephen’s in-laws). Joyce Miller, VOCAL/ANGEL HOUSE Counselor, has always stressed the importance of paying attention to what potential jurors say when questioned. We never understood how important that was until now. Maybe if some of the observers in the courtroom had paid closer attention, we would have caught this error. It seems shameful that this would be necessary, but if those who are charged with the responsibility aren’t doing it, then I guess we have to. It is unbelievable that the Spears and Bolding families will have to endure another trial in this case. Please keep them in your prayers. SHOALS CHAPTER Christian Faith Church, 640 County Road 323, Florence, 2nd Tuesday monthly, 6:30 p.m.

Chapter President: Denny Kimbrel, (256) 757-1354; Email bamafnatk@aol.com Chapter Mailing Address: 442 County Road 111, Killen, Alabama 35645

Some Shoals members attended the trial of David Darryl Thompson, who murdered Mellisa Garrett in February 2009 by shooting her in her home in Killen, Alabama. Mellisa's twelve-year-old daughter was in another room at the time of the shooting. The jury came back with a manslaughter conviction after only an hour and half. The sentencing was to be January 13, but because of snow it has been reset. A second capital murder trial will be held for David Riley (age 22), who murdered Scott Kirkley (age 38) on January 10, 2005, while robbing a package store in Florence. Riley was convicted for that murder and the jurors recommended

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death; Judge Mike Jones agreed. After going through the court of appeals, they ruled a mistrial, so another trial was set for January 24, but now has been moved to March. Please keep the Kirkley family in your thoughts and prayers. In the capital murder case of Chris Rich, who shot and killed Holly Newberry (Florence), in front of her two young kids, some motions hearings took place and a pre-trial date has been set for February 8, trial for February 22. Please keep Holly's family in your thoughts and prayers. Our last meeting on January 11 was canceled because of snow and was rescheduled for January 18 at 6:30. We will be working to get ready for our candlelight vigil and working on our fund raiser. All members of the Shoals Chapter of VOCAL would like to express our thanks to Attorney General Troy King, his Victim Service Officers Janette Grantham, Doris Hancock and all his staff for the love and understanding expressed to victims throughout the state. You each will always be in our hearts and prayers. We wish you and your families the best. SOUTHEAST CHAPTER Wiregrass Angel House, 105 N. Bell, Dothan, 3rd Tuesday monthly, 6 p.m.

Chapter President: Pat Jones, (334) 585-2684; Email patandgary@centurytel.net Chapter Mailing Address: 406 Hickory Grove Road, Abbeville, Alabama 36310

We hope everyone had a Joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our chapter was saddened to lose a member, Martha Pryor, in November. We also send our prayers to Donna Valeska for the death of her mother in November. Angie Johns had surgery in December. Connie Oliver had surgery in January. We are also praying for Beckie Schuler whose father, James Elton “Tony” King, of Pinckard died January 13. Our chapter had a wonderful Christmas party. We decorated the Wiregrass Angel House outside with wreaths on each window, greenery and red bows. We put up our Memorial Christmas Tree with angels and photo ornaments. It is sad, but each year we have to add more ornaments; but our tree is “Special”. Ann Kasler did a wonderful job on the food with miniature red velvet cakes as the focal point. Beckie Schuler, Kristi Wiggins, and Sandra Corbitt played games, did crafts, and gave gifts to the kids. We played games with the adults; they won prizes and we sang “Twelve Days of Christmas” in a fun way. If you missed our party, come next time. Chapter members attended a hearing about a child being abused by his

mother. It is hard to believe the decision made by this judge. He has never talked to this child. A teacher was going to testify but didn’t get to. Remarks were made by judge that I wouldn’t have believed if I had not been there. I guess I don’t understand the Alabama DHR rules. I wonder what this child will be like by the time he is grown if he has to continue to live under these circumstances. It was sad to learn that we are losing our Victim Service Officers in the Attorney General’s Office. Janette Grantham and Vickie Todd will no longer be there. Doris Hancock will work through April. We have truly been blessed to have them. They were so dedicated to the victims. We pray God’s blessings for you in your new jobs.

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COUNSELOR’S CORNER

Are you right for this job?

Many studies have been conducted to identify models to help victims of violent crime. The most effective model is immediate crisis intervention or “psychological first aid”. An important issue the crisis counselor must remember is: every crime is a violation of the victim’s self-image and causes the victim to question themselves and their world. It destroys the sense of trust and control over their life. The initial shock can mask other symptoms such as fear, helplessness, hopelessness, out of control, anger, no longer self-sufficient, extreme vulnerability, and loss of self-esteem. Specialized techniques and skills are needed by crisis counselors and first responders to lessen the likelihood of “secondary” trauma. This trauma happens when victims perceive a lack of support from law enforcement and the community. The way we treat victims can greatly reduce the initial trauma and eliminate secondary trauma. The law enforcement officer is usually the one that must deal with the stress, anger, and panic of the victim. The techniques used can make the victim feel supported and helped and give the officer or first responder a sense of satisfaction in their work knowing they have done the best job possible. Remember, the goal of crisis intervention is to stabilize the victim, to help the victim deal with and understand their crisis reaction, to help minimize the emotional pain, and prevent secondary trauma to help restore a sense of power and control to the victim. Focus on the victim, comfort the victim, ask how they are feeling (Are you cold? Could I get a blanket for you?) Allow the victim to tell and retell their story. Help the victim describe what happened to others so they don’t have to live through it again, alone. Let the victim know they are normal. If they want to scream, cry, or rage, be there and hold their hand. Prepare the victim for the wide range of emotions they will feel and be there to help them understand.

Joyce Miller, MS, LPC

COMPETENCY HEARING FOR MURDER SUSPECT

Defendant: James Chumney Defense Attorney: Terry Bullard Prosecutor: Doug Valeska Judge: Jerry White

A hearing was held to determine, after three years, the competency of James Chumney to stand trial in the shooting death of his wife, Christine. In late 2007 Christine Chumney, tired of the constant verbal abuse of her husband, made a choice to leave him. She went back one last time to gather the rest of her belongings and James Chumney was there to greet her, with a shot gun. After three years at Taylor Hardin, the psychiatrists at the facility have deemed him fit to stand trial. Not agreeing with that diagnosis, the defense attorney hired a local “doctor for hire” to find James Chumney not competent to stand trial. After approximately 15 minutes of cross examination from the prosecutor, the motives of the “doctor” became clear to everyone in the courtroom. The judge has taken under advisement and will rule at the end of the week.

VOCAL Members’ Meeting!

Saturday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Shoney’s in Clanton (I-65 at Exit 208)

Buffet Available ($8.49 + drink, tax, tip)

Get to know other VOCAL members, learn about services available to victims, and discuss

legislation planned for 2011.

- - Bring Family & Friends --

To RSVP or for more information, contact Darlene: 334-450-5851 or DFWeditor@aol.com.

Shall not He who led me safely

Through the footsteps of this day

Lead with equal understanding

All along my future way?-- Adams

God’s guidance in the past gives courage for the future.

(Our Daily Bread, December 31, 2010 Devotion page)

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PROPOSED ‘SENTENCING & PUBLIC SAFETY’ LEGISLATION

By Darlene Hutchinson Biehl

Many months ago, Supreme Court Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb created the Alabama Public Safety & Sentencing Coalition to develop a legislative agenda to “ensure that public safety is enhanced, offenders are held accountable and the prison population is managed.” The coalition includes judges, prosecutors, legislators, a sheriff and officials from the Board of Pardons & Parole; VOCAL founder Miriam Shehane was also invited to serve on the coalition to represent victims of crime. Coalition leaders are hoping for a consensus on many of these matters (outlined below) by the end of February. Subsequently, legislation will be proposed during the legislative session that begins March 1. Please contact the VOCAL office to let us know your thoughts on these issues (via email at MiriamShehane@yahoo.com or call 800-239-3219).

Victim Notification Currently there are discussions of expanding the online database of offenders developed by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center (ACJIC). The expanded database would help the Parole Board keep track of victims and notify them of upcoming hearings. However, many in the criminal justice community wish to shift the burden to victims to request notification of parole hearings and to keep contact information up to date.

Re-entry Assistance The coalition is considering the creation of a mandatory 6-month “re-entry program” for inmates who have been incarcerated at least 12 months. However, for violent offenders, the 6-month re-entry program would house the inmate in a residential facility. The current proposal would be retroactive. Many inmates have their driver’s licenses revoked upon release, but that may change if the legislature agrees that restoring driving privileges will improve an offender’s success and likelihood to keep a job and report to a probation/parole officer. Some offenses (such as Felony DUI) will probably be excluded from the coalition’s proposal.

‘Earned Time’ for Probationers This proposal could potentially shorten the length of time an offender is on probation and provide an incentive for offenders to comply with the law and the provisions of their probation. For instance, if a criminal receives six years probation and does well during the first three or four years, many members of the coalition believe this inmate is likely to continue doing well; therefore, the state’s resources could be directed elsewhere during the balance of the probationer’s term. We are not certain yet if this will apply to violent and non-violent offenders alike, or how much the probation term would be shortened. Also, it is unknown if the proposed legislation would apply retroactively. However, we are told that the payment of restitution would be a high priority.

Creating ‘Class D’ Felonies The coalition has drafted a list of offenses that would be considered “Class D” crimes, but the legislature would have to approve this measure. Some of the offenses being discussed are low-level, non-violent property crimes and some drug offenses. These crimes would probably be excluded from the current Habitual Offender Act (which doesn’t address Class D felonies because they do not currently exist). Apparently a large percentage of Alabama prisoners are incarcerated for drug possession/distribution and theft/burglary offenses. Coalition members indicate they would prefer to have this prison space available for violent offenders and more serious property/drug offenders.

Other Possibilities Other legislative proposals have been discussed during the coalition meetings but those outlined above seem to be the most likely to gain traction this spring. While the “Alabama Public Safety and Sentencing Coalition” is considering the proposals mentioned in this article, the “Alabama Sentencing Commission” is simultaneously at work “to establish and maintain an effective, fair, and efficient sentencing system for Alabama that enhances public safety, provides truth-in-sentencing, avoids unwarranted disparity, retains meaningful judicial discretion, recognizes the most efficient and effective use of correctional resources, and provides a meaningful array of sentencing options.” The two groups are completely separate, with different agendas, although some individuals are members of both groups. As the items discussed above illustrate, changes to the criminal justice system are constantly being devised. We will continue to keep you informed as we learn more and as time permits.

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SURVIVOR’S STORY – By Carol Stanley My son, Jason Stanley, is a crime survivor with traumatic brain injury. Being victimized at every level, I began advocating for Jason. Inspiration, my hero – Miriam Shehane, who fought for justice, a fight for victims’ rights. She co-founded Victims of Crime and Leniency (VOCAL). Our story began in January 2007. I received word that Jason, who was a student at Auburn University, was the victim of a violent assault. He was pushed to the ground and hit his head on the pavement. While he was unconscious, his three attackers continue to beat him. When Jason was initially examined by emergency personnel, they said he seemed relatively intact, with just some cuts to his head. Physicians gave assurances that he would be fine. Within the next 24 hours, Jason woke up vomiting blood. I rushed him to the emergency room at Baptist East Hospital in Montgomery. Upon arriving, I attempted unsuccessfully to get hospital staff to bring a wheelchair out to the car as Jason was unable to walk. Having obtained a wheelchair inside the ER, I went back to the car, put him in the chair, and wheeled him in. Inside the hospital, Jason felt increasingly dizzy and threw up every time he moved, yet he was not permitted to lie down. Hours later, doctors discovered the severity of Jason’s injury. Besides the open wound requiring three metal staples, Jason suffered from fractures on his skull and jaw. Both fractures transected and severed the nerves in his right ear, leaving him deaf on that side. He was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit at Jackson Hospital for 24 hours; he then stayed five days under observation in the neurology ward. Jason recovered, but is left with a traumatic brain injury. The same day he was released from Jackson Hospital, he went to an oral surgeon who operated on his jaw and wired his mouth shut. All of Jason’s doctors focused on the visible injuries—the ones that could be seen with the naked eye or by x-ray and treated accordingly. The invisible injuries, however, remained undetected and untreated. Several weeks passed and Jason called to tell me that there was something wrong with him. I called Jason’s neurosurgeon and expressed my concerns. The doctor put me in contact with a neuropsychologist who was familiar with TBI. Only then did the deeper significance of Jason’s injuries come to light. Jason experienced anger, PTSD, and depression which was unusual for him, but often appears in victims of traumatic brain injury. According to the Brain Injury Association of America, as many as 1.4 million people sustain TBI every year in the United States. About 20 percent of those are caused by acts of violence (300,000 people). Jason’s ordeal underscores the confusion and anxiety that many head injury victims and their families experience. I believe it is critical to raise awareness of its causes, its different forms and symptoms, and its treatment. Many experience cognitive defects including difficulties with attention and memory, confusion, sleep disorder, emotional and mental disorders, speech and language problems and sensory and perceptual problems. If parents or loved ones don’t recognize these symptoms, the situation can escalate because they don’t understand that it is related to a physical injury. We learned the hard way that the education and awareness of traumatic brain injury was lacking in all areas and I had to advocate for my son. Once doctors discovered Jason’s TBI and decided on the appropriate treatment, I could turn my attention toward the actual crime. Jason could only remember bits and pieces of what happened, and initially I could not get information from the Auburn Police Department. A detective from the department heard about my quest to find out what happened; he became a friend and advocate for us. The three men who allegedly assaulted Jason were brought before a Grand Jury in Lee County. I was told by the District Attorney’s office to call in a couple of weeks to check on the status of the rulings, but was angrily dismissed when I called. I then called the Lee Count Sheriff’s Department to find out if any arrest warrants had been issued for those involved. That is how I found out there was an indictment. One of the attackers had already been bonded out, hired an attorney, and was scheduled for a pre-trial hearing. I was never notified of the hearing. My experience with the DA made me feel that people who commit crimes enjoy more rights and protections than victims of crime and their families. That is when I got involved on the crime victim’s task force, to advocate for fair treatment of victims and notification of legal proceedings. Two of the men who were accused of attacking Jason were indicted for second degree assault, but they were protected as juveniles under Alabama law. Because they were under 21 and had no prior police record, they received youthful offender status for the felony. I made several calls and learned that the DA could file a motion for a hearing on our behalf. I wanted the judge to hear our side of the story and hopefully change his mind about the youthful offender status. After placing pressure on the DA, a motion was filed and a hearing scheduled. The judge and district attorney had not understood the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury. But the law is far from perfect. Jason struggled with the effects of his injury while the men who assaulted him were protected as youths and thus shielded from any real punishment. I then discovered the value of a victim’s impact statement, which allows victims of crime and their families to participate in the criminal justice system by articulating the pain, anguish, and financial hardship resulting from the crime. It provides the court with critical information, which helps the judge determine the appropriate sentences and restitution. We prepared our victim impact statements which strongly impacted the outcome. The probation officer and district

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attorney recommended more than probation. The judge sentenced the offender to 60 days in jail and three years on probation (the maximum). The 60-day incarceration is practically unheard of in juvenile cases. Under the current system, victims and their advocates are normally overwhelmed with other tasks, and nobody in the court system is dedicated to this part of the legal process. In Alabama, victims do have rights, but if they are violated, nothing can be done about it. The task force is working on a way to make these rights enforceable, which will hopefully put in place a system for keeping victims informed and involved in the process. Legislation must be passed to provide for stiffer penalties for people who commit an assault that results in traumatic brain injury. Our frustration arises from the feeling that Jason and I are left behind to struggle while his assailants carry on with their lives. Recently Jason began experiencing sleeping disorders resulting from his TBI. His doctor at the Traumatic Brain Injury Center at the University of Alabama recommended that he take prescription medication for the sleeping problems, however my health insurance company said that it would not cover any sleep disorder problems. This is so unfair to crime victims because they end up with no choice in the matter. We face a lifetime of health problems caused by the assault, as the crime’s aftermath continues to manifest in unexpected ways long after the fact. In order to bring awareness to brain injuries and the lives of those affected by it, March is recognized as national Brain Injury Awareness Month. This honors the millions of survivors, who with proper acute care, therapeutic rehabilitation and adequate long-term support, are living with brain injury every day. A statewide advisory board for TBI in Alabama, the task force was established in 1989 by the commissioner of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. The group’s mission is to develop the ideal service delivery system for Alabamians who experience a TBI. When one sustains a brain injury, a specialized statewide network of staff is available and ready to work with the individual and his or her family to educate them about the brain injury and provide much-needed services and support. For more information about traumatic brain injuries, contact Maria Crowley, State Head Injury Coordinator, at 205-290-4590 or maria.crowley@rehab.alabama.gov. REARVIEW MIRROR REFLECTIONS--I’ve always thought that you can see the hand of God best in the rearview mirror. Looking back, it’s easier to understand why He placed us in the home that He did; why He brought certain people and circumstances into and out of our lives; why He permitted difficulties and pain; why He took us to different places and put us in various jobs and careers. In my own life, I get a lot of clarity (though not perfect clarity--that’s heaven’s joy!) about the wise and loving ways of God as I reflect on the ways He has managed my journey by “the works of [His] hands” (Ps. 92:4). With the psalmist, it makes me glad and strikes a note of joy in my heart to see how often God has assisted, directed, and managed the outcomes so faithfully (Ps. 111) Looking ahead, though, is not always so clear. Have you ever had that lost feeling when the road ahead seems twisted, foggy, and scary? Before you move into next year, stop and look in the rearview mirror of the year gone by, and joyfully realize that God meant it when He said, “’I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear.” (Heb. 13: 5-6) With the promise of God’s presence and help in mind, you can move ahead into 2011 with utmost confidence. --Joe Stowell October was membership renewal month. Complete the membership form and send it with your dues to your local chapter. If you do not have a local chapter, send form and dues to the state chapter at the address below.

MEMBERSHIP YEAR 2010/2011 VOCAL--Victims of Crime and Leniency P.O. Box 4449, Montgomery, Alabama 36103

Name _________________________________________________________________ Title ______________________ Agency or Organization Address City _____________________________________________________ State ____________________ ZIP Telephone (Office) ____________________ (Home) ____________________ Email Victim’s Name ______________________________________ My Relationship to Victim Date of Crime ________________________ Nature of Crime City and County of Crime (City) _________________________ (County)

Type Membership: Regular $25 Agency/Organization $50 Are you available and interested in volunteer work? Yes No

NAME OF LOCAL CHAPTER (Circle): Jefferson Shelby Shoals Southeast

Visit our website at www.vocalonline.org VOCAL/Angel House 422 South Court Street P.O. Box 4449 Montgomery, AL 36103

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DONATIONSVOCAL appreciates the faithful contributors who support our efforts in assisting crime victims. Your donations make it possible for us to provide more services and support to victims and is tax deductible.

Memorial for Patricia Collum Mitzie Wheat

Memorials for Jason Foster Amy Barnett & Gary Blake

Memorial for Bill Holder Louise Holder

Memorial for Max & Johneen King Nancy King

Memorials for Conni McClenny Cheryl Wood & Constance Walrond

Memorial for Karrie Price Mildred Albertson

Memorial for Quenette Shehane Miriam & Edward Shehane

Honorarium for Miriam Shehane & Darlene Biehl Altrusa Club of Montgomery

In Honor of Miriam Shehane & Pat Jones Sen. Billy Beasley

Memorials for Chris Smith Jerry & Freya Bailey; Eva Watson

Judy Crosby Gerald & Johnnie Helms

Pete & Betty Holman Denny & Johnnie Kimbrel

Carter Papke Bob & Diana Richards

Patrick Roberts Miriam Shehane

Shoals VOCAL Chapter Mitchell A. Spears, Esq.

VICTIMCONTACTS

Governor Robert Bentley State Capitol

Montgomery, AL 36130 Taylor Vice

Dir., Constituent Services (334) 242-7100 1-800-591-4217

Attorney General’s Office of

Victim Assistance 501 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130 VSO Patricia DeBortoli

VSO Doris Hancock (334) 242-7300 1-800-626-7676

www.ago.state.al.us

Department of Corrections Kim T. Thomas, Commissioner

P.O. Box 301501 301 South Ripley Street Montgomery, AL 36130

VSO Janet Findley LeJeune (334) 353-3871

www.doc.state.al.us State inmate parole info.

1-888-726-9799, Option 4

Alabama Crime Victims Compensation

Commission Dr. Cassie Jones

Director P.O. Box 231267 Montgomery, AL

36123-1267 1-800-541-9388

www.acvcc.state.al.us

State of Alabama Board of Pardons & Paroles

Cynthia Dillard, Director P.O. Box 302405 Montgomery, AL

36130-2405 VSO Debra Bonds

(334) 242-8050 Fax (334) 353-7701

www.paroles.state.al.us

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