Statement from Barbara Becnel, Stan's advocate and co-author

Dear Friends,

On Tuesday, December 13th, we lost a great friend, fighter and human being. The state of California murdered Stanley Tookie Williams in cold blood, cruelly and maliciously. His execution was a 35-minute atrocity that will not be forgiven or forgotten.

We will continue to fight to prove Stan's innocence, to continue his message of peace and to end the racist death penalty.

To all of the supporters who spent countless hours fighting to save Stan's life, I say thank you for everything you have done. We mourn this great loss but must continue the struggle.

We will be in touch regarding the memorial service currently being planned.

Keep your heads up. Stan would expect nothing less.

In struggle,

Barbara Becnel