' Anderson 's parents opposed the death penalty for religious and historical reasons . ` ` Our loss will not be lessened by the state taking the life of another , '' they say . Deryl Dedmon Jr. , 18 , is charged with murder in the case .
James Anderson 's family opposes the death penalty for religious and historical reasons . `` Our loss will not be lessened by the state taking the life of another , '' they say . Deryl Dedmon Jr. , 19 , is charged with murder in the case .