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