Charles Mamou, among 48 Texas inmates sent to the state’s Death Row in 1999, has always maintained his innocence. At first glance, forty-eight sounds like an impossible number, but a closer look brings into question the integrity of the system. Investigators knew the evening of December 6, 1998, began with a drug deal gone bad, … Continue reading Deck Stacked In Mamou Death Sentence?
It was an early Saturday morning along our town’s main street, a brisk chill in the air carrying discordant chatter. Revelers gathered shoulder to shoulder in heavy jackets and mittens, braving the joyous winter air of Christmas. Popcorns, candies, grilled franks, and 10¢ soda in paper cups pleased tongues and tummies alike, and hearty smiles … Continue reading The Drummer Boy
My grandmother died a day after my quick conviction.“She saw you on TV after you were sentenced to death and she died. You killed her by breaking her heart.” I got hate mail from my own flesh and blood after my conviction. – Charles Mamou Charles Mamou’s family was divided, according to Mamou, half quickly … Continue reading No Winners Here
I constantly ask the relatively preserved looking 62-year-old man in the mirror, “How in the hell did you Iet me get caught up in this madness?” I can’t help but reflect back on the 15-year-old boy who thought he could navigate the mean streets of Detroit and live and survive on his own. Little did … Continue reading Young Thoughts Caused It All
April 17, 2019, ‘Items were signed for by Mary K. Childs-Henry – Item 001 Sealed envelope said to contain biological evidence.’ Then again, June 24, 2019, ‘Items were signed for by Mary K. Childs-Henry – Item 004 Sealed envelope said to contain biological evidence.’ The Mamou trial is riddled with information not shared with Charles … Continue reading Will Harris County of Today Execute Charles Mamou Based On 1999 Decision Made Without All The Information?
Lie, after lie, after lie was heard by the jury in the trial of Charles Mamou. Q. When you talked to Sergeant Herman from Houston Homicide Department, did you tell him basically what you’ve told us here today? A. Yes. That was the testimony of Joseph Melancon – and it was a lie, one … Continue reading Railroaded By Harris County And Awaiting Execution Date
The prosecution ‘won’ the case against Charles Mamou, but what did winning look like? In a nutshell, the District Attorney claimed: Samuel Johnson drove Charles Mamou to a drug deal in Houston. Mamou attempted to murder all three ‘sellers’ at the scene and fled in their vehicle, which had Mary Carmouche in the backseat, leaving … Continue reading Harris County Justice, Circa 1998 – The Case Of Charles Mamou
What happened after the shooting on Lantern Point Drive? Witnesses testified Charles Mamou’s driver left without him. He then jumped in their blue Lexus with Mary Carmouche in the backseat and fled the scene. Mamou has always maintained he followed his driver, Samuel Johnson, back to an apartment complex where he was staying and where … Continue reading What DA And HPD Knew, But Mamou And Jury Didn’t
