Stop the Execution of Fabian Hernandez in Texas
Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles & Governor Greg Abbott
Fabian Hernandez WAS scheduled for execution in Texas on November 3, 2021 for the 2009 murders of his ex-wife, Renee Hernandez, and her friend Arthur Fonseca, but it has been stayed until further notice.
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Some of the victims' families have gone on record saying that Hernandez's conviction and death sentence did nothing to ease their pain, and instead has added more sorrow.
Renee and Fabian Hernandez's two sons (aged 10 and 12 at time of conviction) will be orphaned if his execution is to go forward.
"For the rest of their lives, they're going to have to say, 'My mom was murdered and my dad was put to death for it" said Gisela Urbina, Renee Hernandez's sister-in-law. (source: The El Paso Times, 12/27/2009)
Texas' aggressive execution schedule marks it as an outlier in its use of the death penalty while the majority of other states are on a downward trend of executions.
Please sign the petition asking Governor Abbott and the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to do everything within their power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.
Additionally, you may reach out now to the Board at bpp_clemency@tdcj.texas.gov and the Governor at https://gov.texas.gov/contact/ and (512) 463-1782. You can simply leave a voice message, or choose to speak to a representative if you prefer.
Please note: In Texas, the Governor does have limited power when it comes to the death penalty. But the story we are told that "it's out of the governor's hands," is only true if we allow it to be. Yes, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles must recommend clemency in that state in order for the Governor to grant clemency (mercy) by commuting a death sentence. But the fact is that the governor appoints the members of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He can choose to appoint members who will take valid claims and concerns more seriously, instead of acting like rubber-stamping gate-keepers. He can still use his position of power and influence to enact justice in the State of Texas.
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Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles & Governor Greg Abbott
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[Your Name]
We are writing to ask that you to stop the November 3, 2021 execution of Fabian Hernandez for the 2009 murders of his ex-wife, Renee Hernandez, and her friend Arthur Fonseca.
Some of the victims' families have gone on record saying that Hernandez's conviction and death sentence did nothing to ease their pain, and instead has added more sorrow.
Renee and Fabian Hernandez's two sons (aged 10 and 12 at time of conviction) will be orphaned if his execution is to go forward.
"For the rest of their lives, they're going to have to say, 'My mom was murdered and my dad was put to death for it" said Gisela Urbina, Renee Hernandez's sister-in-law. (source: The El Paso Times, 12/27/2009)
We are concerned that while the vast majority of states with capital punishment continue on a downward trend of executions, Texas has continued to go against trend by carrying on an aggressive execution schedule.
We, the undersigned, ask that you do everything within your power to stop this execution, including issuing a stay, and seeking a path to clemency in the case.