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Death row families are the hidden victims of the US death penalty

For people with loved ones on death row, the grief and shame they experience are unique and isolating Tynecia Estrada cherished her childhood summers with her father in Atlanta. She has joyful memories of him picking her up from camp to spend a fun-filled day together at Six Flags White Water. But in August 1989, their summer tradition was abruptly interrupted when he was arrested and charged with capital murder.