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