Just mercy chapters 1-10

What did Stevenson study in college before going to law school?

Philosophy

Where did Stevenson attend law school>

Harvard

With whom did Karen Kelly have an affair?

Walter McMillian

For what reason did Bryan first visit a man on death row?

To tell a man that he would not be executed in the next 12 months.

At the time Stevenson wrote this book, how much was being spent each year on prisons?

$80 billion

When interrogated, Ralph Meyers did not accuse Walter Mcmillian of being involved in Vickie Lynn Pitmanns murder.

False

Prior to being sent to death row, Ralph Meyers attempted to relinquish his statement against Walter being Rhonda Morrisons killer.

True

How long had Bryan been at SPDC when he met Walter Mcmillian?

4 years

What happened to Ralph Meyers as a child?

He was badly burned in a house fire

How did Rhonda Morrison die?

She was shot at Jacksons cleaners

How many people were on death row in Alabama?

100 people

How much older was Walter than Bryan?

15 years

Walter was convicted when he was sent to death row.

False

According to Ralph Meyers, why did Walter force him to drive to Monroeville?

Broken arm

What was Walter really doing at at the time of the murder?

Working on the transmission of his truck

when Walter arrived on death row, who was first electrocuted?

John Evans

At what time did Rhonda Morrison's murder take place?

10:15 am

How long are Death row inmates locked in their jail cells each day?

23 hours

Walter Mcmillians trial was moved from Monroe county to which county?

Baldwin county

Why is chapter 4 titled old rugged cross

A man was being executed and he wanted that playing in the background

What does Bryan want us to realize about veterans?

They served our country and some awful things have happened to them and we need to take that into consideration. They face mental challenges and sometimes it is hard returning to normal life.

Why is Walters case supposedly moved to another county?

Court already had their minds made up due to the media

Why was Walters first defense team unsuccessful in proving his innocence?

They were not familiar with the case

During Walters initial trial, how long did it take the jury to convict him of murder

less than three hours

Why was Walter REALLY moved to another county for his trial?

Because 60% of the county was white, so probability of being in a white court was very high

Why did the police think that Bryan was parked in the street

They thought he was a burglar

Why was he really parked on the side of the street?

He was listening to music

Who told Bryan he needed to beat the drum for justice?

The man in the wheelchair

Walters wife

Minnie

Walters sister

Armelia Hand

Children of Walter

Jackie, Johnny, Boot

Nephew of Walter

Giles

Walters nickname

Johnny D

WEB Dubois book title from the book

Souls of black folk

Who is Darnell?

Man who accused Bill hooks of lying, works at the mechanic and did not see Walter there.

The year the Supreme court upheld the death penalty for children?

1989

Who did Charlie kill?

Man named George (moms boyfriend)

What was Georges occupation?

Police Officer

How old is Charlie

14

What happens to Charlie in his first 48 hours of incarnation

He was raped and abused

What happened to Mrs. Jennings grandson?

He committed suicide

Where was the courthouse located?

Dexter Ave. Montgomery, Alabama

What does Ralph Meyers request when Bryan visits him in prison?

Orange Sunkist

How old was Trina Garnett when her mother died?

9

How many people did Trina accidentally kill?

2

Who fathered Trinas baby?

Prison Guard

Who is the new paralegal in Bryans office?

Brenda Lewis

Does Trina receive a settlement for being assaulted in prison?

No

What happened to Trinas baby?

Put up for adoption

What crime was Antonio Nunez accused of?

Aggravated kidnapping, and shooting cops

How log was Antonio sentenced to prison?

Life

How many years did Ian Manuel spend in solitary confinement?

18 years

How was Ralph Meyers demeanor while on the witness stand?

Calm and collective

What did Bryan fear Ralph Meyers would do while on the witness stand?

Meyers would not follow through with his previous testimony, he was very vulnerable under authorities

Where did Walter sleep sleep during his court hearing in chapter 9?

Holding cell

Why is Mrs. Williams afraid of the dog?

1965 when she gathered at the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma and tried to march for voting rights and dogs were put on them

Who was the first police officer on the scene of Rhonda Morrisons case?

Woodrow Inker

Who denied the black citizens access to the courtroom?

Deputy and Sheriff

Walter had to wear his prison uniform because there was not a jury, but if there was he would be able to wear normal clothes to his hearing.

True

How did George Daniels sustain brain damage?

He was in a car accident

What happens to Mr. Jenkins?

He was put to prison for killing a man without taking into account that he was mentally ill.

Why was Avery Jenkins in prison?

Convicted of brutally stabbing and disturbing a older man.

what percentage of inmates suffer from mental illnesses?

Over 50%