Brooks, Christopher

Patrick Murphy Granted Stay from Texas Execution

Nov 07, 2019

Patrick Murphy Granted Stay from Texas Execution

Patrick Henry Murphy, Jr., is scheduled to be executed on 6 pm CDT, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the Walls Unit of the Huntsville State Penitentiary in Huntsville, Texas. Fifty-eight-year-old Patrick has been convicted in the murder 29-year-old Police Officer Aubrey Hawkins on December 24, 2000, in Irving, Texas. U.S. District Judge George C. Hanks has granted Patrick Murphy, Jr., a stay of execution on grounds of religious discrimination.

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Nov 11, 2019

13 Dead in India and Bangladesh

At least 13 individuals have died in the coastal areas of India and Bangladesh due to Cyclone Bulbul. One two million others have been forced to abandon their homes due to flooding, strong winds, and other hazards from the cyclone. Thousands of homes have been destroyed and dozens of people injured. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for all those affected.

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Nov 11, 2019

3 Killed in Australia

At least three individuals have been killed, while thousands of others have been displaced, because of bushfires, which have also promised state of emergencies to be declared in two New South Wales and Queensland. In those two states, there are over 120 bushfires burning, with some houses totally destroyed. Pray for the families of the deceased. Pray for safety for the firefighters. Pray for safety for all affected.

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Nov 11, 2019

Bolivian President Resigns

Evo Morales has resigned as president of Bolivia, weeks after he was re-elected in a disputed election that sparked violent protests. Morales’ resignation was demanded by the army. Three others also resigned, leaving Jeanine Anez, deputy leader of the Senate to assume power as interim leader until elections can be held. Pray for the nation of Bolivia. Pray for peace.

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Nov 07, 2019

Ray Cromartie's Execution Rescheduled

Ray Jefferson Cromartie is scheduled to be executed at 7 pm local time, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, Georgia. Fifty-two-year-old Ray is convicted of 50-year-old Richard Slysz on April 10, 1994, in Thomasville, Georgia.

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Nov 11, 2019

1 Protester Dies in Hong Kong

Oone protester has died after he fell from the ledge of a car park. More recently, two opposing protesters have ben critically injured. A Hong Kong protester was shot by the police, and a pro-Beijing supporter was doused in flammable liquid and set on fire. Pray for the family of the deceased. Pray for healing for the injured. Pray for a peaceful resolution.

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Ohio Execution of Cleveland Jackson Rescheduled

Nov 07, 2019

Ohio Execution of Cleveland Jackson Rescheduled

Cleveland Ramon Jackson was scheduled to be executed at 10 am EST, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Mansfield, Ohio. His execution was rescheduled to Wednesday, November 13, 2019, then rescheduled again to Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Thirty-seven-year-old Cleveland is convicted of the murder of three-year-old Jalya Grant and 17-year-old Leneshia Williams during a robbery on January 3, 2000, in Lima, Ohio.

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Nov 11, 2019

Flooding in Yorkshire, England

Along the River Don in South Yorkshire, 44 flooding warnings have been issued, as hundreds of homes are already flooded and the forecast calls for more rain. The area is not known for flooding. Pray for the families who are affected. Pray for the area as it recovers.

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January 21, 2016

Christopher Eugene Brooks was executed by the state of Alabama on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Christopher was 43 years of age. He was pronounced dead at 6:38 pm CST, inside the execution chamber at the Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore, Alabama. Christopher was convicted of the murder of Jo Deanne Campbell on December 31, 1992, in her Homewood, Alabama apartment. Christopher spent the last 22 years of his life on Alabama’s death row.

Jo Deanne Campbell met Christopher Brooks when they both worked as counselors at a camp in New York. On December 30, 1992, a co-worker of Jo saw Brooks enter the restaurant where they worked. Brooks talked with Jo for some time before leaving. Later that night, a friend called Jo and heard a male voice in the background. Jo said a friend was sleeping over on her floor.

On December 31, 1992, Jo’s body was found under her bed. She was naked from the waist down, with evidence of rape, later confirmed by DNA testing. Jo had been beaten to death.

DNA evidence identified Brooks as Jo’s rapist. Additionally, fingerprints found on her body and around the apartment matched Brooks. Jo’s apartment had been robbed and her car had been taken. Brooks was seen driving the car on the night of December 31. The car was later found in Columbus, Georgia, where Brooks lived. Several of Jo’s personal items were also found in Brooks’ possession. He had also cashed Jo’s paycheck and a personal check and pawned several of her items.

Please pray for peace and healing for the family of Jo. Please pray for strength for the family of Christopher Brooks.

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