Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...death row inmates with strong claims of innocence, like Rodney Reed and Melissa Lucio...."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...some as the man who has worked to keep Rodney Reed on death row for many years – to..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Melissa Lucio’s Execution Halted

The mother convicted for killing her daughter could receive a new trial

"...has gone viral in much the same way that Rodney Reed's did two years ago. By the time her..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Judge: No New Trial for Rodney Reed

Bastrop County judge's recommendation comes after Reed's attorney argued new evidence warranted a trial

"...Rodney Reed's family and supporters suffered a critical disappointment on..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...in Texas. (Smith's reporting on the Yogurt Shop murders, Rodney Reed saga, and the Lacresha Murray case are also..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

At Reed Hearing, Fennell Breaks Silence, Says "They're All Liars"

Victim's fiancé long suspected in 1996 killing, denies all guilt

"...Nobody attending the Rodney Reed hearing in Bastrop expected Jimmy Fennell would actually..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Can Rodney Reed Be Freed?

New testimony rivets court as 1996 murder case reopens

"...What may be Rodney Reed's last, best chance to gain a new trial..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Denny Freeman, the Graceful Guitarist Who Made Everyone Sound Better, Has Died

Masterful player had a foundational presence on Austin music

"...to the greats: Elvis at the Cotton bowl, Jimmy Reed and Bo Diddly at the State Fair Music Hall...."

April 25, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...needed to shine too." Autobiographically plain, sure, but hearing Rodney Hyder, formerly a bandmate of Andrew Venson's in Blue..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Stays the Execution of Rodney Reed..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

2019 Sees Decline in Texas Executions

Still, concerns of the fairness and accuracy of the state's death penalty system remain

"...and arbitrary application of justice." Specifically, TCADP's report compares Rodney Reed, whose execution was stayed by the CCA to..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rodney Reed Gets Execution Stay, New Hearing

New witnesses, debunked forensic evidence, and DNA testing to be considered in 2020

"...On Nov. 15, days before Rodney Reed was to be put to death, the Texas..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

BREAKING: Rodney Reed Granted Stay of Execution

Citing new evidence, CCA remands case to Bastrop trial court

"...Rodney Reed's scheduled execution has been stayed indefinitely by the..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show: The Rodney Reed Case

Can new evidence and a flood of support stop Reed's execution?

"...Rodney Reed has been appealing his verdict and sentence for..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...with Kim Kardashian,'" said Bryce Benjet, lead attorney for Rodney Reed, scheduled to be executed on Nov. 20. "But..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rodney Reed's Appeals: Key Players

Ignored witnesses, “irrelevant” evidence, and more from two decades of appeals

"...Before his trial, Rodney Reed's defense identified at least 10 people who claimed..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Family of Rodney Reed Keeps His Story Alive

At rallies and in media appearances, Sandra and Rodrick Reed are the public face of the cause

"...Sandra and Rodrick Reed, Rodney's mother and brother, have been the public faces..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Lawmakers Ask for Rodney Reed Reprieve

Texas House Criminal Justice Reform Caucus joins celebrities, activists asking to stay the Nov. 20 execution

"...Developments in the Rodney Reed case have gone from a weekly to a..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rodney Reed Clemency Filing Cites Fourth New Witness

Former prison mate says Fennell confessed crime in 2010

"...Rodney Reed’s attorneys at the Innocence Project have been very..."

Oct. 31, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Police Group Announces Support for Further Investigation Into Rodney Reed Case

His execution is set for Nov. 20

"...officers announced its support for further investigation into the Rodney Reed case, via an amicus brief filed with the..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

19 Years On, Anti-Death Penalty March Sees Progress

Yet time is running out for Ruben Gutierrez, Rodney Reed

"...elected, he'd refuse to seek the death penalty. Sandra Reed, mother of Rodney Reed (who's facing a Nov. 20..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Is Randall Mays "Competent" to Die?

Trial court stays execution to consider if he's mentally unfit, again

"...away. Mays may have been mentally ill, various courts agreed, but he was not barred from execution. He understood..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rodney Reed's Lawyers Request Withdrawal of November Execution Date

Two new witnesses have come forward with additional information

"...Matters are accelerating in the case of Rodney Reed, convicted of killing Stacy Stites in 1998 and..."

Oct. 7, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...On Tuesday, attorneys for Rodney Reed – scheduled for execution on Nov. 20 for..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines

"...Reed Appeal: Lawyers for condemned Texas prisoner Rodney Reed have..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature

Unconscionable Execution

"...fighting for stays of execution based on mental disability, Rodney Reed, who is scheduled to be executed on November..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Postmarks

Death Watch: 11 Face Execution in Coming Months

A quiet summer gives way to a deadly fall

"...fall. As of Aug. 13, 11 men – including Rodney Reed and two other infamous inmates, Larry Swearingen and..."

Aug. 16, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: State Seeks Death Date for Rodney Reed

Defense attorneys fire back, ask court to strike state’s motion

"...After more than 20 years on death row, Rodney Reed may be coming closer to his second scheduled..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rodney Reed Loses Latest Appeals

Longtime death row inmate will challenge the court's ruling

"...Rodney Reed's legal battle will continue following the Texas Court..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: One Man Spared, Another Set to Die

Mark Robertson seeks stay due to racist lawyer

"...An appeal filed Tuesday, April 2, in the Texas..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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