Selection Of Official Media Witnesses

NASHVILLE – In accordance with state law, representatives from the following news media agencies have been selected to witness the execution of inmate Leroy Hall #202644.  The witnesses were randomly selected from applications from recognized Tennessee news organizations to serve as statutorily required witnesses.

Seven media witnesses were selected by the Tennessee Department of Correction during a drawing held at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution located at 7475 Cockrill Bend Boulevard, Nashville, TN. The drawing took place on Friday, November 22, 2019, at 9:00 am CST. 

The witnesses are:

1.      Kimberlee Kruesi - The Associated Press

2.      Claudia Coco - WRCB

3.      Mariah Timms - The Tennessean

4.      Samantha Max - WPLN News/NPR

5.      Danielle Moss - WDEF

6.      AJ Abell - WZTV

7.      Will Clark - TN Radio Network 

The drawing was conducted in accordance with the Rules of the Tennessee Department of Correction Adult Services Division, Chapter 0420-3-4, under the authority of TCA 40-23-116. 

*Please send media inquiries to Dorinda Carter at Dorinda.L.Carter@tn.gov.