
About Us
About Us
STOP DRUG HOMICIDE is a dedicated organization committed to addressing the profound impact of drug homicides on families and communities. It focuses on the crucial need for a shift in perspective among law enforcement and the judicial system to treat drug deaths not as tragic accidents but as prosecutable homicides. This requires a deep understanding of the legal landscape, as lawmakers have adopted various legal theories that can treat drug toxicity deaths as criminal offenses, including the felony murder rule, implied malice, and specific drug-homicide statutes.
The organization passionately advocates for the recognition of the criminal nature of drug deaths, emphasizing the importance of holding those responsible for distributing lethal substances accountable. Our work includes raising public awareness, supporting affected families, and pushing for legal reforms to ensure that drug dealers and traffickers face the consequences of their actions. We believe that lives can be saved by removing those who distribute deadly drugs from our communities.
Our Team

Matt Capelouto
President

Christine Capelouto
Board Member

Dr. Donna Slusher Perez
Board Member

Kay Schulz
Board Member

David Erskine
Board Member
Advisory Board

Mary Bono
Congresswoman
US House of Representatives

Bill Bodner
Special Agent (Retired)
Drug Enforcement Administration

Amy McKenzie
Communications Director
Riverside County District Attorney’s Office

Thomas Wolf
Recovery Advocate
Overcoming Addiction & Homelessness