Cecelia Kappel

Cecelia Kappel is an attorney known for her work in criminal defense, particularly in cases involving capital punishment. She represented Jessie Hoffman, a convicted murderer, in his appeal against execution by nitrogen gas, arguing that the method was unconstitutional and violated his religious beliefs as a Buddhist. Kappel's advocacy highlighted concerns about the humane nature of nitrogen gas as an execution method, which she described as akin to 'conscious suffocation.' Her efforts reflect ongoing debates about the death penalty and the rights of inmates facing execution.