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Learn about the felony murder doctrine from those who have directly experienced its impacts.

Testimonies

Visions for a Different World

A collection of testimonies from people who have experienced or witnessed the harms of felony murder.

Rudeara Bailey

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Ashlee Sellars

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L.D.

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Jera Burton

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Photograph of a man with glasses in an orange jumpsuit, sitting with his arms crossed.

Tremane Wood

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Black woman with blonde short hair smiling, wearing a shirt that says "coca-cola"

Jane Doe

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Shawanna Amerson and Roland Harris

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Felony murder laws are just one part of the

Vast web of criminalization and incarceration

There is a growing recognition of the need to confront mass criminalization and punishment. Repealing felony murder laws represent one step towards untangling a web of punishment that exerts extreme harm without promoting meaningful healing or accountability for survivors of violence.