Woman Condemned

Angela at her first sentencing hearing Angela Johnson has been on federal death row along with Valerie Friend since 1993 when she was convicted of the murder of 5 people, including 2 children.In early March her sentence was overturned.Judge Mark Bennett cited  her trial lawyers were “alarmingly dysfunctional,” and their performance “so grossly constitutionally inadequate.” Some of the testing concerning her mental state was never done and when it was the states doctors have said her brain is similar to swiss cheese with several gaps or holes throughout.She also has a borderline personality disorder and myriad mental health issues that were all present years before the crimes took place. Family members of victims Lori Duncan and Terry DeGeus Angela's case is a perfect point against the death penalty. There is no doubt that she was involved in the murders but we have so many mitigating issues even besides those I have mentioned here it makes it immoral at the least and un

I got a letter from Angela Johnson yesterday. She was as usual, funny, charming, jovial. She talked about her new fellow federal female death row inmate, Valerie friend. She spoke of her daughter and the impending visit from her grand daughter. She talked about her friends birthday and how they were celebrating by making some of her favorite recipes. (She writes recipes for the newsletter) She names her recipes pithy little slaps in the face of capital punishment; S'mores to die for & lethal injection punch. Sometimes her letters will come in handmade envelopes from magazine pages with beautiful pictures. I also got a letter from Michelle Byrom who is not to happy with me again. She is mad I haven't written to her and I'm sure to get another letter from Antoinettes brother soon again too. Id better write some letters.

Letter from Angela yesterday. She's been put in the hole for over a month now. Something about an argument with a girl that thought she was a punk. This lady is so funny. She cracks me up. She has a very healthy outlook on life and her circumstances. She takes responsibility for her crimes and you dont really see that often. She is very smart and open. She doesnt ask for anything. Ddid I tell you I got a letter from Nicole Diar? She seems very sad. I havent gotten back to her. I need to do that. Ive been busy this week with MOMS Club, we are having a Halloween party Saturday. I also got a new job writing on points of interest in Nashville and Ive been putting together the 2nd Womens Home Business Fair. Busy, busy, busy.

This is Angela Johnsons contribution to the newsletter this month is several recipes. Quite creative, isnt she? With a touch of humor thrown in. She also sent me the photo.

Angela Johnson and Co. This article is one of the best on Angela Johnson- the only female federal death row inmate. (Although she tells me that she is expecting company there soon.) It has pictures of angela, the drug dealer she went to jail for as well as their victims. Most of all, I like this article because of the comments from other readers.Veddy interestink.