The Last Verdict

A murdered daughter. 
A son condemned.
This is the story of the ones left behind…

Alice Goodman lost her daughter to a brutal murder. She’s fought tirelessly for two decades to see justice served, and the day has finally arrived. After 20 years of anguish and struggle, the much-delayed execution will finally take place. Can Alice find the peace that has long eluded her?

Lori Williams knows beyond a doubt that her son isn’t capable of murder. She’s confronted challenge after challenge to find out the truth. But after decades of fighting for justice, Lori is at the end of the line. Will her quest for truth be enough to save her son?

The Last Verdict is a moving story about two strong women who suffer unimaginable loss in pursuit of justice and how their paths come together in a the most unexpected way.

“A deeply moving story of one mother’s journey to forgiveness that may change the way you view the death penalty. Beautifully written, honestly presented, compassionately offered, ‘The Last Verdict’ will bring you into a complex world of pain and struggle but also grace and hope.” -James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

“Jamie Arpin-Ricci aims for and reaches higher ground in this book, bringing surprise, insight and a startling humanity to a subject from which too many too easily avert their eyes. Step up to ‘The Last Verdict’. You’ll profit from doing so.” -Mike Farrell, author, activist & actor