The SPC remanded these cases back to lower courts for further proceedings, although it did not provide underlying statistics or figures. Following the SPC’s reassumption of death penalty review power, executions were not to be carried out on the date of conviction, but only with the SPC’s approval. Because official statistics remained a state secret it was not possible to evaluate independently the implementation and effects of the procedures. On May 23, the chief judge of the third criminal law division of the SPC declared that since the implementation of this reform, the number of death sentences with a two-year reprieve surpassed the number of immediate-execution death sentences. Media reports stated that approximately 10 percent of executions were for economic crimes, especially corruption. Through the monitoring of publicly available records and reports, Amnesty International estimated that in 2007 at least 470 persons were executed and 1,860 persons were sentenced to death, although Amnesty stated that the true figures were believed to be much higher. The foreign-based Dui Hua Foundation estimated that about 6,000 persons were executed in 2007, a 25 to 30 percent decrease from the previous year’s estimate. Government officials continued to deny holding any political prisoners, asserting that authorities detained persons not for their political or religious views, but because they violated the law; however, the authorities continued to confine citizens for reasons related to politics and religion. Tens of thousands of political prisoners remained incarcerated, some in prisons and others in RTL camps or administrative detention. The government did not grant international humanitarian organizations access to political prisoners. Foreign NGOs estimated that several hundred persons remained in prison for the repealed crime of “counterrevolution,” and thousands of others were serving sentences under the state security law, which authorities stated covers crimes similar to counterrevolution. Foreign governments urged the government to review the cases of those charged before 1997 with counterrevolution and to release those who had been jailed for nonviolent offenses under provisions of the criminal law, which were eliminated when the law was revised.

Carole was passionate about the Eden Alternative and was instrumental in transforming the Manor’s philosophy to one that emphasizes elderly living with beauty and purpose. Carole was a woman with a wide variety of interests and she listed Eden Alternative philosophy and gardening as her passions on Facebook. Carole was a catechism teacher for over 11 years and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, as well as Sacred Heart Church in Manilla. Carole had an enthusiasm for history and she explored, documented, researched, and advocated preservation of family, county, and Manilla history. Bob Knowler, National Publications Director, noted that her work on the Crawford County history book was a true labor of love. In 1995 Carole was influential in raising funds for the purchase and renovation of the Klondike Railroad Hotel for the Manilla Area Historical Association. She was a Crawford County Master Gardener. Carole enjoyed traveling with her husband and family. She worked with family members to explore and document the history of the Chapman, Freml and Rostermundt families. She sat through thousands of sports games, assisted with hundreds of 4-H projects, and attended all baptisms, first communions, confirmations, and graduations for her family over the years. She was always an avid supporter of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in their many interests over the years. Carole enjoyed attending political events. She was a devout student and teacher of Catholic religion and faith. She enjoyed outings with her friends and playing Euker with her family and friends. After Daryl’s death in 2007, Carole remained very active in her job, community and family.

He was a member of The American Legion, Order of the Eagles, NAACP, A. Philip Randolph Institute, and Indiana Alliance for Retired Americans A.P.R.I, and I.A.R.A. Richard loved to dance and fish, but his favorite was meeting people. He had a passion for making new acquaintances into friends. Richard often remarked that as we plant flowers, to enjoy their beauty. He just loved people regardless of their walk of life. Surviving: son, Antonio Merren of Honduras; sister, Kathryn Merren Wolff of Seabrook, Texas; brothers, Bobby, https://dixonplace.org/pag/how-to-hit-the-jackpot-at-rocketplay-casino-secrets-to-success.html John, and Jarrod Merren in Honduras; as Richard would say, My adopted kids Leroy and Naomi Brown, and his great extended family- All of the UAW active and retired workers of this great USA. People are God’s flowers with all the beauty created by God for us to cherish, love, and respect, for as long as He granted us life. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday October 3, 2017, Fr Lawrence Teteh,Officating, at St Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road with calling one hour prior. Preceding in death: wives, Rosalie Merren and Dorotha Crawford Merren; sister, Esperanza Mejia; brothers, Roger A and Winston C. Merren; father and mother, Richard H. and Marina S Merren. Calling also Monday October 2, 2017 D.O. MCComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Ave 2 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. Burial will be Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with US Army Honors. Richard requested no flowers. A Luncheon will be held after the committal service at the church. Memorials to Cancer of Allen County.