Anatomy of an execution

Anatomy of an execution

the life and death of Douglas Christopher Thomas

by Todd C. Peppers
3/5
(13 votes)

It is an undisputed fact that Chris Thomas was guilty of participating in a brutal double homicide.

He was convicted of killing his girlfriend's parents in November of 1990, was sentenced to death in November of 1991, and was executed by the Commonwealth.

Format
309 pages, Hardcover
First published
2009
Publishers
University Press of New England
Subjects
Thomas·Douglas christopher·1973-2000·Death row inmates·Virginia·Biography·Juvenile homicide·Virginia·Capital punishment·Virginia
Language
English

This trial was a huge part of my childhood because I lived in this town and my parents worked for the court system. Reading this book brought it all back as if I was re-living those moments in real time.

I purchased the book on recommendation of church women's organization involved in many social justice issues. I firmly believe in the possibility of change and have long been against capital punishment.

This book was so personal. I wept as I read about the farce of a trial Chris had.

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