Ohio Death Row

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There has been a statewide inmate mail process change. 

Effective January 30, 2025, all letters and cards from family and friends will now be sent to the ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC) at the following address:

Sample Name & Address:
John Doe R111111 or John Doe A555555
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Mail Processing Center (OMPC)
884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44505

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History Of Capital Punishment in Ohio.

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Cost of Ohio’s Death Penalty

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How Media Is Chosen For Executions

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Creating More Victims

How Executions Hurt The Families Left Behind

Meet the Exhonerated of Ohio

Possible Claims of Innocence or Wrongful Conviction.

Ohio Death Row Inmates With Online Petitions

Ohio Death Row Inmate Pen Pal Requests


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Stanley Adams

Scheduled Execution Date;  February 16, 2022

Stanley Adams # A420071

ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC)

884 Coitsville-Hubbard Rd.

Youngstown OH 44505

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

DOB: 8/23/66
County;  Trumbull

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News articles related to Stanley Adams
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Email Stanley Adams
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A420071

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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Melvin Bonnell

*Scheduled Execution:  March 18, 2021  Oct. 18, 2023

Melvin Bonnell #  A204019

ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC)

884 Coitsville-Hubbard Rd.

Youngstown OH 44505

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

DOB: 9/23/57
County;   Cuyahoga

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Sentence: death

Summary: When a Cleveland man answered a knock at the door, he was led back inside at gunpoint, shot twice and repeatedly pummeled. The victim's two roommates saw the attack on Nov. 28, 1987, and called police. That night, Bonnell was arrested for drunken driving and fleeing police, and later was charged with the murder.

Available DNA evidence: blood and vomit from the scene, swabs from Bonnell's hands, the murder weapon. The prosecutor, however, says the evidence is gone but hasn't provided details.

Rationale for testing: Unbeknownst to Bonnell's lawyer, the victim's roommates originally described the attacker as a stranger even though both knew Bonnell. They later testified against Bonnell, with one avoiding jail time as part of a plea bargain, not revealed at trial, for an unrelated violent assault.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2008/01/31/dna_bestcases.html

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News articles related to Melvin Bonnell
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Email Melvin Bonnell
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A204019

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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Cedric Carter

Scheduled Execution Date;  August 24, 2022
Cedric Carter # A  262433 

ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC)

884 Coitsville-Hubbard Rd.

Youngstown OH 44505

DOB: 2/12/73
County;  Hamilton

Pen Pal Page
(Please note; address (and age) on pen pal page is outdated, please use the above address.
Also of note; Cedric is hoping to find a pen friend within the United States due to the cost of postage.)
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Email Cedric Carter
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A262433
Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.
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Archie Dixon

Scheduled Execution Date;  June 23, 2021
Archie Dixon # A 325702

ODRC Mail Processing Center (OMPC)

884 Coitsville-Hubbard Rd.

Youngstown OH 44505

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

DOB: 5/30/73
County;   Lucas

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Presently incarcerated on Ohio's Death Row.
Seeking correspondence for True friendship, and to help educate people on the Justice system and prison life in general.

I am an honest, open minded, intelligent male who is into physical fitness and the out of doors.
I enjoy some reading, I love fishing, cook outs, and dogs.
I am not married and am young and strong with a good spirit.
I am Irish and German.
I am into sports.
I am looking for ANYONE who would like to share life experiences and be a true friend, no games.

The circumstances of my case at this time are in the appeals court.
I welcome any and all personal support.
Please write to;
Mr Archie Dixon #A325702

P. O. Box 5500
15802 State Route 104 North
Chillicothe, OH 45601 



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Additional Pen Pal Page
(Please note; address on pen pal page is outdated, please use the above address.)
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News articles related to Archie Dixon
(Should not be considered all inclusive.)

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Email Archie Dixon
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A325702

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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Timothy Hoffner

Scheduled Execution Date;  August 11, 2021
Tim Hoffner # A315988
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Mail Processing Center (OMPC)
884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44505

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)


DOB:  6/6/72
Lucas County

 Pen Pal Page

Additional Pen Pal Page

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Tim Hoffner's Facebook Page

(AKA Tim Lee)

Tim Needs Your Help
http://www.gofundme.com/u8b3kyc

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News articles related to Tim Hoffner
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This sample of "Where Are You Christmas" can be viewed fullscreen by clicking on the "Scribd." icon at the bottom of the document widget. Comments regarding the below writing or inquiries about full works, can be directed to Tim at the address at the top of the page.
All of Tim's writings should be considered   © copyright protected.

To View More Timothy Hoffner Writings 

Where Are You Christmas

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Email Tim Hoffner
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A315988

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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Percy Hutton

Percy Hutton #  A 195620 Scheduled Execution Date;  June 22, 2022

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Mail Processing Center (OMPC)
884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44505

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

DOB: 10/28/53
County; Cuyahoga

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News articles related to Percy Hutton
(Should not be considered all inclusive.)

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Email Percy Hutton
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A195620

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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James O'Neal

Scheduled Execution:  February 18, 2021   Aug. 16, 2023

James O'Neal # A 325132

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
Mail Processing Center (OMPC)
884 Coitsville-Hubbard Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44505

Ross Correctional Institution (RCI)

DOB: 7/10/54
County; Hamilton

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News articles related to James O'Neal
(Should not be considered all inclusive.)

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Email James O'Neal
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A325132

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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David Sneed

Scheduled Execution:  December 9, 2020
David Sneed # 192040

P. O. Box 5500
15802 State Route 104 North
Chillicothe, OH 45601


DOB: 12/10/61
County; Stark

Pen Pal Request

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News articles related to David Sneed
(Should not be considered all inclusive.)
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Email David Sneed
You will need this number to find him within the email program;
A192040

Please note;
GettingOut Email Option
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has begun using an innovative electronic mail system. To be clear, this program does NOT provide inmates with direct email access. Rather, it allows those who wish to correspond with an inmate to enter into a subscription through a third-party website, at a cost, and that company will serve as the vehicle to manage emails. These emails should not be considered confidential.

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Ohio Scheduled Executions

Ohio Scheduled Executions

Executions take place at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility

Please see each inmates page for information, actions, links, etc.


2020
Name Number County Clemency Hearing Scheduled Execution

Gregory Lott A198-547 Cuyahoga TBA March 12, 2020

The Ohio Parole Board has voted favorably 6-2 for clemency for Greg Lott. The final decision for clemency now goes to Governor DeWine.

Parole Board Report;

https://drc.ohio.gov/Portals/0/Gregory%20Lott%20Death%20Penalty%20Clemency%20Report%20and%20Recommendation.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2GqHZ-CiFhq01iUHEqbU2DDJIspOsrB04ut00FQEvs2OQ1mJS1Fei89gY

John David Stumpf A181-258 Guernsey TBA April 16, 2020

Warren K. Henness A287-375 Franklin January 10, 2019 May 14, 2020

Kareem M. Jackson A354-156 Franklin TBA September 16, 2020

Stanley L. Fitzpatrick A419-722 Hamilton TBA October 14, 2020

David Sneed A192-040 Stark TBA December 9, 2020

2021
Name Number County Clemency Hearing Scheduled Execution

Elwood Hubert Jones A339-441 Hamilton TBA April 21, 2021

Archie J. Dixon A325-702 Lucas TBA June 23, 2021

Timothy J. Hoffner A315-988 Lucas TBA August 11, 2021

James P. Frazier A497-904 Lucas TBA October 20, 2021

Lawrence Landrum A189-982 Ross TBA December 9, 2021

2022
Name Number County Clemency Hearing Scheduled Execution

Stanley T. Adams A420-071 Trumbull TBA February 16, 2022

Romell Broom A187-343 Cuyahoga TBA March 16, 2022

John E. Drummond A462-868 Mahoning TBA April 21, 2022

James Galen Hanna A152-169 Warren TBA May 18, 2022

Percy Hutton A195-620 Cuyahoga TBA June 22, 2022

Douglas Coley A361-444 Lucas TBA July 20, 2022

Cedric Carter A262-433 Hamilton TBA August 24, 2022

Quisi Bryan            A399-595 Cuyahoga TBA       October 26, 2022
       
2023
Name Number County Clemency Hearing Scheduled Execution

Antonio Franklin A363-374 Montgomery TBA January 12, 2023

Cleveland R. Jackson A429-404 Allen October 10, 2019 June 15, 2023
 
James Derrick O'Neal A325-132 Hamilton TBA Aug. 16, 2023

Melvin Bonnell A204-019 Cuyahoga TBA Oct. 18, 2023

2024
Name Number County Clemency Hearing Scheduled Execution


John Stojetz A255-365 Madison TBA March 14, 2024

2025

Name Number County Clemency Hearing Scheduled Execution

Sean Carter  A 356659 Trumbull TBA January 22, 2025

James D. Worley A743593   Fulton  TBA  May 20, 2025

Samuel Moreland  A 190490 Montgomery TBA July 30, 2025

Timothy Coleman  A 328139  Clark TBA Oct. 30, 2025

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In addition to signing online petitions which are usually listed on each inmates page, 
emails and written letters to the parole board, the governor, and his adviser, 
on behalf of the inmates with execution dates are encouraged. 
Include the inmates name and inmate number on your correspondence and send to:

Ohio Parole Board / Cynthia B. Mausser

770 West Broad Street

Columbus, Ohio 43222

Email; Cynthia.Mausser@odrc.state.oh.us

Email; DRC.publicinfo@odrc.state.oh.us

Governor Mike DeWine

Riffe Center, 30th Floor

77 South High Street

Columbus, OH 43215-6108

Phone: (614) 466-3555

Online

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Source; https://www.drc.ohio.gov/execution-schedule

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How Media Is Chosen For Executions

Example of how media is chosen to cover executions.

Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

NEWS RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR SCHEDULED EXECUTION OF BRETT HARTMANN

Not For Broadcast or Publication

February 2, 20

Media Instruction and Information Sheet

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC) Public Information Office will be accepting credentials/identification information from media outlets that are planning to cover the execution of inmate Brett Hartman, #A357-869. This information must be faxed to the DRC Public Information Office no later than noon on Friday, March 13, 2009. The fax number is (614) 752-1171. The execution is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2009, at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville, Ohio.

There are two forms of identification that need to be submitted (one picture ID) and a letter (on affiliate letterhead) from the news organization you represent. This letter should include your home address, as well as your work and home telephone numbers. A list will be generated from the information received and you will be cleared only after completing this process. You must have the same credentials with you at the site. The Media Center is a secure area that is being provided inside the prison. Non-credentialed media will be permitted to cover the event from the prison parking lot.

The Media Center for credentialed media will be activated at 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the execution. A media briefing will be held at 4:30 p.m. that day. The Media Center will reopen at 7:00 a.m. the day of the execution. There will be a briefing at 7:45 a.m. the day of the execution. No media will gain access to the media center after 8:30 a.m. No persons will be permitted to enter or leave the center after 8:30 a.m. until the process is complete. Media witnesses and pool reporters must report to the prison no later than 7:30 a.m. on the morning of the execution. The Media Center will close one hour after the conclusion of the execution. At that time, any remaining media will be escorted out of the prison by the media teams.

There will be no access to other areas of the prison. Movement will be limited to and from the Media Center. For security purposes, photographs and taped video may not be taken outside of the Media Center. Television and radio crews will be able to bring their equipment into the center. Live remote shots must be done outside due to security at the institution.

Immediately following the execution, the official spokeswoman from DRC will make a formal announcement regarding the time of death. Following that statement the pool reporters and media witnesses will hold a briefing. A written transcript of the inmate’s final statement will be provided at the conclusion of the briefing. No further interviews with DRC staff will be conducted. No one will be permitted to leave the center until the briefings have been concluded.

Each affiliate will be permitted two persons in the Media Center. There will be reserved seating for major media outlets.

A mult-box will be provided. Each media outlet should bring proper equipment. DRC will supply media witnesses to the execution with paper, pens and pencils.

Per DRC’s media policy, a radio pool reporter will be selected by DRC for the execution and the Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association will select a print reporter. The Director of DRC will select a television pool reporter through a lottery system comprised of the four major news affiliates.

This information is subject to change. For further information please contact the DRC Public Information Office at (614) 752-1150.

Source; http://www.drc.state.oh.us/public/press/press313.htm

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