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Lezmond Mitchell

August 27, 2020

Only Native American on federal death row executed

The only Native American on federal death row has been executed at an Indiana prison despite the objections of Navajo elders and Catholic leaders. Lezmond Mitchell and an accomplice were convicted of killing nine-year-old Tiffany Lee and 63-year-old Alyce Slim after Ms Slim offered them a lift on the Arizona portion of the Navajo Nation.... Read More

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August 26, 2020

Catholics denounce scheduled federal execution of Navajo tribe member

Catholic leaders have joined their voices with members of the Navajo Nation in opposing the scheduled execution of Lezmond Mitchell, the only Native American on federal death row. The execution is scheduled to take place today, Wednesday 26th August. ‘The federal government’s planned execution of Mr. Mitchell violates the Navajo Nation’s cultural values, serves as a manifestation of... Read More

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