PJI Statement on Jessie Hoffman’s Execution

Dear community, 

In the late evening of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the State of Louisiana murdered Jessie Hoffman at the direction of Governor Jeff Landry.

When the government kills its people, with full intent, mostly in secret, and our leaders go on the microphone and proclaim some great victory for itself on our behalf, we should all be very afraid of what the government can do and who our leaders are – who Governor Landry is.

Governor Landry did this entirely by choice, not because he had to. Moving into the future he can choose us, our community, to build and grow, instead of vile cruelty.

Watch the full video statement on YouTube.

The Promise of Justice Initiative is purpose built to keep Louisiana from falling into a state of more death and anguish.

We will continue to fight for the others on death row, we will continue to challenge the government to show up for this state instead of harm this state.

Rest in peace Jessie Hoffman.

We wish for healing and peace for Jessie’s family and all who loved him.

We wish for healing and peace for Mrs. Elliott’s family and all who loved her

Thank you.

Samantha Kennedy
Executive Director
Promise of Justice Initiative