An event is being held at Western Connecticut State University tonight to mark the one year anniversary of Connecticut abolishing the death penalty.  Marilyn Kain, whose husband is an adjunct professor of Justice and Law Administration, is organizing the celebration. 

Her husband George has traveled across the country and across the globe to advocate for the abolishment of the death penalty.

The keynote speakers are a Hartford Reverend who's son was murdered at the age of 24 and his son's killer.  Reverend Walt Everett and Mike Carlucci have appeared at a number of events together. 

Tonight's event is at 5:30 at the Campus center Ballroom on the Westside campus.