"It was an unjust outcome, Carly was 15 years old at the time she went to trial. She was 14 at the time when this happened. She's serving life without the possibility parole. That's just a harsh penalty … I've got five kids. I've got kids her age. When I look at her, I see my kids. So, I felt moved to try to help rectify that injustice."

James H. Murphy

Attorney 

“On behalf of Carly's beloved mum Ashley, we are committed to seeking justice and mercy for her daughter.  She will not face this journey alone. We stand with unwavering solidarity to echo Ashley’s call for fairness, compassion, and hope. Mercy is as vital as truth, and we will continue to advocate with love and courage.” 💜

 

Jodi Bush Stocker

  Executive Director 

 "Modern developmental science is clear on the fact that 14-year-old brains are immature, especially when it comes to handling emotions ("affective regulation") and making good decisions ("executive function"). It seems clear that Carly demonstrated problems with both affective regulation and executive function, and this is why she should be understood and treated as a juvenile in the criminal justice system. Her sentence is scientifically untenable."

James Garbarino, PhD

Emeritus Professor of Psychology, Cornell University

author of "Listening to Killers" (2015, University of California Press)

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