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Press Accounts of the Atkins Case

There was significant press coverage of the Daryl Atkins case, starting with the commission of the crime and continuing throughout the many phases of the judicial process. In the beginning primary news coverage appeared in local newspapers such as the Hampton Roads Daily Press, but as the case gained importance the national media began following the litigation. These reports helped inform the writing of Eligible for Execution. Listed below are many of the relevant articles that appeared in print or electronic format in the nation’s newspapers, magazines, broadcast media, and wire service reports. The articles are organized by topic and arranged generally in the order in which they appeared in the book. In most cases the full text of article is available in the outlet’s electronic archives.

KEY FIGURES

Daryl Atkins

Plunkett, A. J. "Two Men Accused in More Holdups, Suspects Charged in Airman’s Slaying," The Daily Press, September 11, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Suspect: Killing ‘Just Happened.’ Night of Drinking Led to Airman’s Death, The Daily Press, August 28, 1996.

Spencer, Jim. "Armed Robbery Ignored Until It Was Too Late," The Daily Press, September 8, 1996.

St. George, Donna. "A Question of Culpability, Mental Capacity of Convicted Virginia Man is a Murky Legal Issue," Washington Post, July 23, 2005.

Williams, Beverly N. "Crime Spree Leads to Convictions, Accused Killer Faces Multiple Jail Terms, The Daily Press, March 8, 1997.

Williams, Beverly N. "Murder Suspect Will Face 24 Charges, 10 Victims of Spree Describe Crimes," The Daily Press, October 26, 1996.

Williams, Beverly N. "Robberies Net Life, 106 Years," The Daily Press, May 2, 1997.

Eric Nesbitt and Sloan Family

Rosenberg, Patti. "Airman’s Death Puzzles Family," The Daily Press, August 20, 1996.

St. George, Donna. "A Question of Culpability, Mental Capacity of Convicted Virginia Man is a Murky Legal Issue," Washington Post, July 23, 2005.

William Jones

Plunkett, A. J. "Two Men Accused in More Holdups, Suspects Charged in Airman’s Slaying," The Daily Press, September 11, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Suspect: Killing ‘Just Happened,’ Night of Drinking Led to Airman’s Death," The Daily Press, August 28, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Accomplice Gets Life Plus 3 Years, Judge Questions Deal in Airman Murder Case," The Daily Press, February 27, 1998.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Mother’s Call Helped Put Son in Jail," The Daily Press, February 27, 1998.

St. George, Donna. "A Question of Culpability, Mental Capacity of Convicted Virginia Man is a Murky Legal Issue," Washington Post, July 23, 2005.

ATTORNEYS, JUDGES

Eileen Addison

Gardner, Amy. "Eileen Addison," The Daily Press, October 27, 1994.

Gardner, Amy. "Hopefuls File for Attorney Post, First Contested Race for Office in 23 Years," The Daily Press, August 26, 1994.

Gardner, Amy. "Prosecutor Qualifications Spark York Debate," The Daily Press, October 13, 1994.

Gardner, Amy. "Slim Margin Gives Williams Win Over Two Challengers," The Daily Press, November 8, 1995.

Gardner, Amy. "Watch for Real Race in York Election," The Daily Press, July 28, 1994.

Rogers, Richard William. "Addison Retains Commonwealth’s Attorney Position," The Daily Press, November 3, 1999

Rosenberg, Patti. "Prosecutor is Out to See Justice Done," The Daily Press, April 20, 1994.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Prosecutor Named to Judgeship, York County’s Jake Smith to Oversee Juvenile Court," The Daily Press, March 19, 1994.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Prosecutor Resigns from Post, York-Poquoson Loses 3 Lawyers in a Year," The Daily Press, March 18, 1997.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Track Record at Issue for Attorneys, Candidates Point to Cases in Race," The Daily Press, October 16, 1999.

Rosenberg, Patti. "York Juvenile Judge Dons His Robe," The Daily Press, April 2, 1994.

James Ellis

Goldstein, Claire. "Mental Retardation and the Death Penalty Debate," Medill News Service, December 2001.

Ramirez, Laurie Mellas. "A Driving Force," University of New Mexico Quantum, 2003-2004.

"UNM Professor James W. Ellis Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’," University of New Mexico Public Affairs Department, January 7, 2003.

Joseph Migliozzi

"Briefs," The Daily Press, November 29, 2002.

Frank, Jon. "Norfolk Attorney is Appointed Capital Public Defender for Area," The Virginian-Pilot,November 27, 2002.

Frank, Jon. "Standing for Justice Without Vengeance," The Virginian-Pilot, May 18, 2004.

Rushing, Keith. "Office Provides Specialized Defenses," The Daily Press, October 22, 2003.

Rushing, Keith. "Spotlight: Joseph Migliozzi Jr., Public Defender Finds Reward in Being Clients’ Advocate," The Daily Press, March 7, 2005.

Pamela Rumpz

Weatherford, Greg. "Death Squad, The Commonwealth by Far is the Most Efficient State When it Comes to Actually Killing the People its Courts Send to Death Row," Roanoke Times, April 20, 1997.

Prentis Smiley

Zielinski, Danielle. "No Court as Judge Recovers," The Daily Press, March 30, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Judge Back in Court After Heart Attack," The Daily Press, April 23, 2007.

THE MURDER OF ERIC NESBITT

Andes, Jennifer. "Slain Airman Identified," The Daily Press, August 19, 1996.

Di Vincenzo, Mark. "Sheriff Seeks Clues in Shooting, Airman Found Dead Near Yorktown." The Daily Press, August 18, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Airman’s Death Puzzles Family," The Daily Press, August 20, 1996.

Spencer, Jim. "A Sickening Reaction to Airman’s Death," The Daily Press, August 30, 1996.

INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION

Andes, Jennifer. "Slain Airman Identified," The Daily Press, August 19, 1996.

Frank, Jon. "Another Suspect is Arrested in Killing of Langley Airman," The Virginian-Pilot, August 23, 1996.

Plunkett , A. J. "Two Men Accused in More Holdups, Suspects Charged in Airman’s Slaying," The Daily Press, September 11, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Accomplice Gets Life Plus Three Years, Judge Questions Deal in Airman Murder Case," The Daily Press, February 27, 1998.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Airman’s Death Puzzles Family," The Daily Press, August 20, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Apartments Move to Evict Suspects’ Dads," The Daily Press, September 2, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Charge Upgraded for 2nd Suspect in Airman’s Death," The Daily Press, September 18, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Deal Made in Airman’s Shooting, Suspect Admits Guilt, Will Testify Against Accomplice," The Daily Press, September 6, 1997.

Rosenberg, Patti. "DNA May Tag Killer of Airman," The Daily Press, January 8, 1997.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Mother’s Call Helped Put Son in Prison," The Daily Press, February 27, 1998.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Murder Cases Advance, TV Interview Shown in Airman’s Slaying," The Daily Press, October 3, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "New Charge Filed in Slaying, Alleged Triggerman of Serviceman Faces Death Penalty," The Daily Press, August 24, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Photos May Provide Clue in Killing Victim, Others Shown at ATM," The Daily Press, August 21, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Spree Convict Faces Death, Suspect is Serving 106 Years in Robberies," The Daily Press, August 12, 1997.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Suspect in Airman’s Murder Found, Informants Tip Leads to Arrest at NN Motel," The Daily Press, August 23, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Suspect: Killing ‘Just Happened,’ Night of Drinking Led to Airman’s Death," The Daily Press, August 28, 1996.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Tips Lead to Arrest, 1 Charged, Accomplice Sought in Airman’s Death," The Daily Press, August 22, 1996.

Spencer, Jim. "Armed Robbery Ignored Until It Was Too Late," The Daily Press, September 8, 1996.

"Teamwork Pays Off; Police, Bank Citizens Help Solve Homicide," The Daily Press, August 23, 1996.

Williams, Beverly N. "Crime Spree Leads to Convictions, Accused Killer Faces Multiple Jail Terms," The Daily Press, March 8, 1997.

Williams, Beverly N. "Murder Suspect Will Face 24 Charges, 10 Victims of Spree," The Daily Press, October 26, 1996.

Williams, Beverly N. "Robberies Net Life, 106 Years," The Daily Press, May 2, 1997.

THE DEATH PENALTY

Anderson, Curt. "Death Row Emptier as Courts Act Cautiously," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 16, 2002.

Annas, George J. "Moral Progress, Mental Retardation, and the Death Penalty," New England Journal of Medicine, November 28, 2002.

Applebome, Peter. "The 1992 Campaign: Arkansas Execution Raises Questions on Governor’s Politics," New York Times, January 25, 1992.

Buncombe, Andrew. "U.S. Turns Against Death Penalty as 1,000th Prisoner is Executed," The London Independent, December 3, 2005.

Editorial. "Cruel and Far Too Usual Punishment," New York Times, January 7, 2008. Editorial. "State Without Pity," New York Times, December 27, 2007.

Frosch, Dan. "Executions in the U.S. Decline to 13-Year Low, Study Finds," New York Times, December 19, 2007.

Greenhouse, Linda. "Justices Chilly to Bid to Alter Lethal Injection Method," New York Times, January 8, 2008.

Harrison, Brigid C. "Death to Capital Punishment," New York Times, December 2, 2007.

Hester, Tom Jr. "Death Penalty Foes Rejoice After N.J. Vote," Associated Press Report, December 14, 2007.

Hester, Tom Jr. "New Jersey First in 42 Years to Ban Execution," Atlanta Journal-Constitution, December 18, 2007.

King, Gilbert. "Cruel and Unusual History, New York Times, April 23, 2008.

Liptak, Adam. "Does Death Penalty Save Lives? A New Debate," New York Times, November 18, 2007.

Liptak, Adam. "Electrocution is Banned in Last State to Rely on It," New York Times, February 9, 2008.

Liptak, Adam. "New Look at Death Sentences and Race," New York Times, April 29, 2008.

Liptac, Adam. "States Hesitate to Lead Change on Executions," New York Times, January 3, 2008.

Mansnerus, Laura. "Damaged Brains and the Death Penalty," New York Times, July 21, 2001.

O’Dell, Larry. "Virginia to Finish 2005 Without Executing Anyone," Associated Press Report, December 1, 2005.

Parloff, Roger. "The New Abolitionism," The American Lawyer, August 7, 2002.

Sherman, Mark. "U.S. Top Court’s Review of Lethal Injections Slows Executions to Lowest Level in Years," Associated Press Report, October 17, 2007.

Taylor, Stuart Jr. "The Death Penalty: Slowly Fading," National Journal, November 19, 2007.

THE JOHNNY PAUL PENRY CASE

"High Court Hears Case of Mentally Retarded Man on Death Row, CNN.com, March 26, 2001.

Council, John. "The Penry Predicament," Texas Lawyer,July 16, 2002.

Duggan, Paul. "A Mind Too Weak to Merit the Death Sentence?" Washington Post, December 31, 2000.

Elliott, Janet. "Killer’s Death Sentenced Nixed Again," Houston Chronicle, October 6, 2005.

Holland, Gina. "Texas Loses Appeal in High-Profile Murder," Associated Press Online, June 12, 2006.

Jennings, Diane. "Texas Looks for an End to Decades-Old Murder Case," Dallas Morning News, July 3, 2006.

Lacayo, Richard. "Spared by Their Low IQ," Time, July 1, 2002.

Orecklin, Michele. "Should John Penry Die?" CNN.com, November 20, 2000.

"Penry’s Case Center of Death Penalty Debate," Washington Post, January 5, 2001.

Savage, David G. "IQ Debate Unsettled in Death Penalty Cases," Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2007.

Tolson, Mike. "Deal Keeps Penry Imprisoned for Life: An End to a Legal Saga, Houston Chronicle, February 16, 2008.

Tolson, Mike. "Penry’s Fate to be Weighed a 4th Time," Houston Chronicle, May 14, 2007.

White, Elizabeth. "State Won’t Seek Death Penalty Against Convicted Killer," Associated Press State and Local Wire, February 16, 2008.

THE TRIAL OF DARYL ATKINS: GUILT PHASE

Paust, Mathew. "Jury Convicts Suspect in Death of Langley Airman, Panel to Consider Death Sentence in 1996 Murder," The Daily Press, February 14, 1998.

Paust, Mathew. "Murder Suspect Admits Robbery, But Defendant Says He Didn’t Kill Airman," The Daily Press, February 10, 1998.

Paust, Mathew. "Robber Testifies Partner Fired Fatal Shots at Airman," The Daily Press, February 13, 1998.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Deal Made in Airman’s Shooting; Suspect Admits Guilt, Will Testify Against Accomplice," The Daily Press, September 6, 1997.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Jury to Visit Site of Slaying. Airman Shot Dead on Desolate Road," The Daily Press, August 16, 1997.

Straszheim, Deborah. "Arguments Begin in Murder Trial, Case Centers on Whether Defendant Pulled Trigger," The Daily Press, February 11, 1998.

THE TRIAL OF DARYL ATKINS: PENALTY PHASE

Fredrickson, Tom. "Airman’s Murderer Gets Death Sentence," The Daily Press, February 15, 1998.

Hallenbeck, Brent. "Va. Killer Gets Death Sentence," Daily Star, April 29, 1998.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Man Gets Death in Airman’s Slaying, Victim Forced to Withdraw Money, Then Shot," The Daily Press, April 29, 1998.

APPEAL OF CONVICTION AND FIRST SENTENCE TO VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT

Associated Press, "High Court Throws Out Sentence, Death Sentence Invalid," The Daily Press, February 27, 1999.

Tull, Judy, and David Chernicky. "Virginia Supreme Court Reverses Death Sentence, New Jurors are to Sentence Murderer," The Daily Press, January 9, 1999.

SECOND SENTENCING HEARING

Rosenberg, Patti. "Atkins Given Death Again in Airman’s 1996 Slaying," The Daily Press, October 27, 1999.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Jury Chooses Death Penalty, 2nd Sentencing Hearing Reaches Same Decision," The Daily Press, August 20, 1999.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Mother Tells New Jury of Loss in Capital Murder Sentencing," The Daily Press, August 19, 1999.

APPEAL OF SECOND DEATH SENTENCE TO VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT

Lewis, Bob. "State Supreme Court Rejects Two Death Sentence Appeals," The Daily Press, September 16, 2000.

CERTIORARI PETITION

Goldstein, Claire. "Mental Retardation and the Death Penalty Debate," Medill News Service, December 2001.

Goldstein, Claire and Jeff Schogol. "Atkins, Daryl v. Virginia," Medill News Service, July 18, 2004.

"High Court to Hear Death Penalty Appeal," The Daily Press, September 26, 2001.

Lane, Charles. "Justices To Hear Appeal Of Virginia Execution," Washington Post, September 26, 2001.

Lindsay, Meggen. "McCarver, Ernest v. North Carolina," Medill News Service, June 23, 2004.

PRESS COMMENTARY PRIOR TO SUPREME COURT DECISION

Addison, Eileen. "Death Penalty: Don’t Excuse Atkins," The Daily Press, Fewbruary 25, 2002.

Greenhouse, Linda. "Inmate Whose Lawyer Slept Gets New Trial," New York Times, June 4, 2002.

"Mentally Retarded DR Inmates in Alabama," Birmingham News, November 18, 2001.

Roberson, Holly. "High Court Will Hear Appeal by Local Killer, Retarded Hampton Man Says Execution is Cruel," The Daily Press, February 20, 2002.

APPEAL TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT

"Court Weighs Execution of Mentally Retarded Prisoners," United States Law Week, March 5, 2002, pp. 3543-3545.

Goldstein, Claire and Jeff Schogol. "Atkins, Daryl v. Virginia," Medill News Service, February 20, 2002.

Greenhouse, Linda. "Top Court Hears Argument on Execution of Retarded," New York Times, February 21, 2002.

Holland, Gina. "Court Reviews Execution of Retarded," Associated Press Report, February 20, 2002.

Lerman, David. "National Consensus May Decide Atkins’ Fate, Court Considers Opinion on Penalty for Retarded," The Daily Press, February 21, 2002.

Musgrave, Beth. "Faith in the Mentally Retarded," Medill News Service, December 2001.

Richey, Warren. "Court Hears Death Penalty Case," Christian Science Monitor, February 20, 2002.

St. George, Donna. "A Question of Culpability," Washington Post, July 23, 2005.

COMMENTARY ON THE ATKINS RULING AND ITS IMPACT

American Association on Mental Retardation. "AAMR Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Ban Execution of Persons with Mental Retardation," Press Release, June 20, 2002.

Associated Press. "Committee to Examine Supreme Court’s Ruling," The Daily Press, June 25, 2002.

Council, John. "The Penry Predicament," Texas Lawyer, July 16, 2002.

Dorf, Michael C. "The Hidden International Influence in the Supreme Court Decision Barring Executions of the Mentally Retarded," FindLaw Legal News and Commentary, June 26, 2002.

Drinan, Robert F. "Death Penalty Opponents Enjoy Rare Victory," National Catholic Reporter, July 5, 2002.

Editorial. "Where the Newspaper Stands," The Daily Press, June 24, 2002.

Feder, Don. "How Would Court Fare on an IQ Test?" Town.Hall.com, June 26, 2002. Flemming, Thomas. "Of Mice and Justices," Chronicles Magazine, June 28, 2002.

Frank, Jon. "Critics Fear Inmates on Death Row Will Fake IQ," The Virginian-Pilot, June 22, 2002.

Frank, Jon. "High Court Bans Executing Retarded," The Virginian-Pilot, June 21, 2002.

Human Rights Watch. "Supreme Court Ban Ends ‘Barbaric’ Executions," Press Release, June 20, 2002.

Kirkland, Michael. "U.S. Court Rules Disabled Executions Unconstitutional," United Press International, June 20, 2002.

Lacayo, Richard. "Spared by Their Low IQ," Time, July 1, 2002.

Liptak, Adam, and Sara Rimer. "The Supreme Court: With Little Guidance, States Face Hard Debate on Who is Retarded," New York Times, June 21, 2002.

Lobe, Jim. "Cruel and Unusual Punishment," AlterNet, June 21, 2002.

Mauro, Tony. "High Court Rules Against Executions for the Mentally Retarded," America Lawyer Media, June 21, 2002.

Phelps, Timothy M. "Execution of Retarded Barred, Ruling Might Affect Other Capital Cases," The Daily Press, June 21, 2002.

Robbins, Mary Alice. "Some Say Flood of ‘Atkins’ Claims Will Slow Texas Executions," Texas Lawyer, July 23, 2002.

Roberson, Holly and Troy Graham. "Hampton Man’s Future Unclear," The Daily Press, June 21, 2002.

Savage, David G. "IQ Debate Unsettled in Death Penalty Cases," Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2007.

Sel, Juan Ignacio. Press Release of the European Union Welcoming Atkins Decision, June 21, 2002.

Sowell, Thomas. "Death Sentences," TownHall.com, June 26, 2002.

Spencer, Jim. "High Court Leaves Virginia a Life-or-Death Choice," The Daily Press, June 23, 2002.

Tanner, Robert. "States Must Define Mental Retardation, Hundreds on Death Row Could Appeal," The Daily Press, June 22, 2002.

VIRGINIA’S REVISION OF IT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT LAWS TO COMPLY WITH ATKINS RULING

Catania, Sara. "Indecent Executions, Considering Death Row’s Mentally Retarded Inmates," LA Weekly, November 4, 2002.

Editorial. "Lawmakers Bypass Court on Executions of Retarded," The Virginian-Pilot, February 20, 2003.

"Virginia House Panel Delays Bill Barring Executions of Mentally Retarded," Associated Press Report, November 2, 2002.

U.S. SUPREME COURT REMAND TO VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT

Associated Press. "Atkins Case in State Court Again, Attorneys Haggle Over Definition of Mental Retardation," The Daily Press, January 10, 2003.

Baskervill, Bill. "Atkins Case Sent Back to York Co., Jury Will Decide Retardation Issue," The Daily Press, June 7, 2003.

Glod, Maria. "Jury to be Killer’s Arbiter, Court Says; Under Va. Ruling, Panel Must Decide if Man is Mentally Retarded," Washington Post, June 7, 2003.

Rosenberg, Patti. "Life-Or-Death Decision Left to York Jury, State Court Won’t Rule on Atkins’ Retardation Claim," The Daily Press, September 13, 2003.

RETARDATION TRIAL

"Jury Deliberates Over Mental Capacity of Death Row Inmate," Associated Press Report, August 4, 2005.

"Jury List Narrowed for Death-Row Inmate’s Trial," The Daily Press, July 26, 2005.

"Jury to Decide Mental Competence of Killer," Associated Press Report, July 25, 2005.

"Ruling on Murderer’s Mental Ability Will Decide Whether He Lives or Dies," Associated Press Report, July 25, 2005.

"Verdict: Atkins Not Mentally Retarded," The Daily Press, August 5, 2005.

Associated Press. "Court Denies Requests," The Daily Press, February 3, 2005.

Associated Press. "Death Row Inmate Not Retarded, Can Be Executed, Jury Rules," St. Petersburg Times, August 6, 2005.

Branigin, William. "Jury Upholds Death Sentence in Atkins Case," Washington Post, August 5, 2005.

Buncombe, Andrew. "Retarded Murderer May Return to Death Row After Raising IQ," The Independent, February 7, 2005.

Chernicky, David. "Attorneys Await News on Death Ruling," The Daily Press, February 1, 2005. Davis, Matthew. "Killer’s Fate Hanging on His IQ," BBC News, July 25, 2005.

Editorial. "Another Perverse Twist in Virginia Execution Case," The Virginian-Pilot, February 17, 2005.

Glod, Maria. "Virginia Killer Isn’t Retarded, Jury Says, Execution Set," Washington Post, August 5, 2005.

Kahn, Chris. "Inmate’s Fate Stuck Between Law, Proof, Atkins Must Show Mental Retardation," The Daily Press, November 29, 2003.

Kahn, Chris. "State Determined to Execute Mentally Disabled Man," Ottawa Citizen, December 30, 2003.

Leonard, Tom. "The Killer Who Could Be Condemned By Rising IQ," The Daily Telegraph, July 2, 2005.

Lindsey, Sue. "Inmate Whose Case Set Supreme Court Precedent Found Not Mentally Retarded," Associated Press Report, August 8, 2005.

Lindsey, Sue. "Judge Sets Execution Date After Virginia Jury Finds Death Row Inmate Competent," The Daily Press, August 6, 2005.

Lindsey, Sue. "Lawyers Part Ways on Death Row Inmate’s Mental Capacity," The Daily Press, July 26, 2005.

Lindsey, Sue. "Lawyers Spar Over Whether Death Row Inmate is Retarded, Case Led to Supreme Court Decision," The Daily Press, July 27, 2005.

Lindsey, Sue. "Man’s Fate Rests with Jury’s Decision on Mental Retardation," The Daily Press, July 24, 2005.

Lindsey, Sue. "Virginia Death Row Inmate’s Fate Rests with Jury’s Decision on Mental Retardation," The Daily Press, July 25, 2005.

Liptak, Adam. "Inmate’s Rising I.Q. Score Could Mean His Death," New York Times, February 6, 2005.

Luscombe, Richard. "Your IQ’s Gone Up – Now We Can Execute You," The Scotsman, July 26, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Atkins’ Lawyers Rebut Testimony," The Daily Press, August 4, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Atkins’ Lawyers to File Appeal," The Daily Press, August 21, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Attorneys Prepare for Atkins Trial," The Daily Press, July 5, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Death Row Inmate Faces York/Poquoson Jury," The Daily Press, July 27, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Death Row Inmate’s Father Tells Jury About His Son," The Daily Press, July 29, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Fight Over What is Retarded Heats Up," Thes Daily Press, July 15, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Hampton NAACP Fights Murderers’ Death Sentence," The Daily Press, July 8, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Judge in Atkins Case Tells Both Sides to Focus," The Daily Press, July 30, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Jury Deliberates Defendant’s Mental Ability," The Daily Press, August 5, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Jury to Hear Atkins’ Crime and Punishment," The Daily Press, July 19, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Jury Will Decide Inmate’s Intelligence," The Daily Press, July 25, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Killer’s IQ May Decide His Fate," The Daily Press, July 6, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Prosecutors Challenge Opinion About Atkins’ IQ," The Daily Press, July 28, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Psychologist Says Atkins Didn’t Show Deficit in Intellectual Ability," The Daily Press, August 3, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Witnesses Describe How Death Row Inmate Acted in School," The Daily Press, August 2, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "Jury Says Atkins Isn’t Retarded," The Daily Press, August 6, 2005.

St. George, Donna. "A Question of Culpability," Washington Post, July 23, 2005.

St. George, Donna. "Childhood Failures Examined in Virginia Case," Washington Post, July 28, 2005.

APPEAL OF RETARDATION TRIAL DECISION TO VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT

"Attorneys File Appeal to Halt Atkins’ Execution, Virginia Supreme Court to Hear Case Involving Man Once Ruled to be Mentally Impaired," Associated Press Report, October 9, 2005.

"Court Orders New Trial for Death Row Inmate," Los Angles Times, June 9, 2006.

Frank, Jon. "Court Orders New Hearing on Whether York Killer is Retarded," The Virginian-Pilot, June 9, 2006.

Latson, Jennifer. "Atkins Retardation Finding Overturned," The Daily Press, June 9, 2006.

Rushing, Keith. "Atkins’ Attorney, State Disagree on What Jurors Need to Know," The Daily Press, April 21, 2006.

Rushing, Keith. "Atkins’ Lawyers to File Appeal," The Daily Press, August 21, 2005.

Rushing, Keith. "New Trial Sought for Man on Death Row," The Daily Press, March 25, 2006.

St. George, Donna. "Killer’s Retardation Case Gets Reprised," Washington Post, October 9, 2005.

St. George, Donna. "Man’s Virginia Death Sentence Overturned, 4th Jury Would Decide Whether Killer is Mentally Retarded," Washington Post, June 9, 2006.

PROSECUTORIAL DISCLOSURE HEARING

"Atkins Team Says Evidence Withheld by Prosecutors in 1998 Trial," Associated Press Report, June 13, 2008.

Associated Press. "Death to Life in Retardation Case," Washington Post, January 18, 2008.

Associated Press. "Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Atkins’ Appeal," The Daily Press, September 27, 2007.

Campbell, Tom. "Inmate’s Appeal of 1998 Murder Trial Rejected," Richmond Times-Dispatch, September 28, 2007.

Day, Shawn. "Lawyers Point Fingers Over 1998 Murder Case," The Daily Press, June 13, 2007.

Editorial. "The Atkins Ruling; A York Murder Case Changed National Law, but Ended Back Home," The Daily Press, January 22, 2008.

Kerr, Amanda. "Back to Death Row, But Not For Long," Virginia Gazette, January 19, 2008.

Liptac, Adam. "Lawyer Reveals Secret, Toppling Death Sentence," New York Times, January 19, 2008.

Reynolds, Dave. "New Twist on Famous Death Penalty Case," Inclusion Daily Express, June 14, 2007.

St. George, Donna. "Attorney Struggled Over Case for Years," Washington Post, January 21, 2008.

St. George, Donna. "Death Sentence Commuted in Virginia Case," Washington Post, January 18, 2008.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Atkins’ Murder Case Delayed, Attorneys to Petition Court," The Daily Press, June 22, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Atkins Ruling Drew Widespread Attention," The Daily Press, January 19, 2008.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Attorney Says Witness in Atkins Case ‘Coaxed,’ " The Daily Press, December 14, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Daryl Atkins’ Supreme Court Appeal Dismissed," The Daily Press, September 26, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Death Row Inmate Atkins Gets New Trial to Determine Mental Fitness," The Daily Press, October 16, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Murder Case Sent Back to York County," The Daily Press, September 27, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "New Atkins Mental Trial Will Be April 28," The Daily Press, October 17, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Ruling Sought in Bid for New Trial," The Daily Press, August 18, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Why Was New Atkins Case Information Held So Long?" The Daily Press, December 16, 2007.

Zielinski, Danielle. "York Killer’s Death Sentence Commuted," The Daily Press, January 18, 208.

Zielinski, Danielle. "York Prosecutor Accused of Misconduct," The Daily Press, February 2, 2008.

COMMONWEALTH’S APPEAL OF BRADY RULING TO VIRGINIA SUPREME COURT

"Prosecutors to Appeal Judge’s Decision in Atkins Case," Associated Press Report, January 30, 2008.

Barisic, Sonja. "Judge Delays Commutation of Virginia Death Sentence," The Daily Press, February 7, 2008.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Atkins Will Remain on Death Row Pending Appeal," The Daily Press, February 7, 2008.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Death Penalty Reversal Challenged," The Daily Press, January 31, 2008.

Zielinski, Danielle. "Murderer’s Attorneys Counter State Filing," The Daily Press, February 6, 2008.