THE RELEASE OF THE INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE

THE RELEASE OF THE INJUSTICE OF JUSTICE: A MOLLY CRABAPPLE & KEITH LAMAR SHORT FILM ANIMATION

Today, January 13, 2025, marks a sobering milestone: just two years remain until Keith LaMar’s scheduled execution date. Keith, a wrongfully-convicted Black man, has spent over three decades in solitary confinement after being framed and sentenced to death in the aftermath of the 1993 Lucasville Prison Uprising at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. Now, as time becomes critical, Keith and his supporters are rallying to shine a light on his case and fight for his life.

Keith’s story is a harrowing testament to systemic injustice. His conviction was marred by prosecutorial misconduct, including the withholding of exculpatory evidence and the exclusion of all Black jurors from his trial. Despite these egregious violations, Keith has continued to proclaim his innocence while enduring the inhumane conditions of solitary confinement. His powerful memoir, Condemned, chronicles his ordeal and offers a compelling argument for justice.

In a bold and creative effort to raise awareness, Keith has teamed up with world-renowned artist Molly Crabapple to produce a short animation that vividly portrays the betrayal and injustice of his case. This poignant collaboration is designed to engage viewers and mobilize action.

Keith’s message is clear: “If I must go, it won’t be without a fight. I won’t go silently into that dark night. Join me. Stand with me.”

Full Message from Kieth Lamar:

“With today marking two years until my proposed execution date, as time once again becomes a critical factor, we have found a poignant and powerful way to tell and share my story. I hope you will join me in this effort. You have in your hand a gripping portrayal of the betrayal that is my case, facts and figures that can (and have) been substantiated by the record. Please use whatever means are at your disposal to help me get the word out, to help raise resources and awareness to elevate my plight. If I must go, it won’t be without a fight. I won’t go silently into that dark night. Join me. Stand with me.” –KL

How You Can Help

The fight for Keith’s life depends on grassroots support and collective action. Here are some ways you can contribute:

1. Watch and Share the Animation: Amplify Keith’s story by sharing the video on your social media platforms. Tag @justiceforkeithlamar to increase visibility.
2. Organize Community Screenings: Share the animation with your community or social groups. Keith’s team is available for meaningful discussions via phone or Zoom. For inquiries, email info@keithlamar.org.
3. Donate to the Campaign: Your contributions to Justice for Keith LaMar help sustain activism for Keith and others wrongfully convicted. Every dollar counts.
4. Sign the Petition: Urge Ohio’s governor to conduct a deeper inquiry into Keith’s case and consider a pardon.
5. Educate Others: Spread the word about Keith’s book, Condemned, and encourage others to learn about his case and the systemic issues it highlights.

Let’s not wait until Keith becomes another hashtag. By taking small but meaningful steps today, we can collectively pressure Ohio officials to reverse this nightmare and bring Keith home. Visit www.keithlamar.org to learn more about his case and join the fight for justice.

Follow and share @justiceforkeithlamar on Instagram and Facebook, and email info@keithlamar.org with any questions.

Together, we can ensure Keith LaMar’s voice is heard and his story is told—because justice cannot prevail in the dark.