Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Easily the most impactful thing that's ever happened to me happened in a little town called Potosi where I met a man named Lance Shockley. Lance, for whom the song Stories is inspired by, is a father to two loving adult daughters, who visit and call him regularly. He is deeply committed to his faith, family, and community. He is a faith leader, counselor, and a peacekeeper – a man trusted by those around him to de-escalate tense situations and to be an example of moral justness. Lance Shockley is also a man on death row in Missouri’s Potosi Correctional Center (PCC), and he’s fighting for justice. Lance was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Sergeant Carl Dewayne Graham Jr. with circumstantial evidence that was riddled with inconsistencies.
Sergeant Graham’s murder was a terrible tragedy and devastating loss for his family, his community, and the state of Missouri. He was a beloved public servant who dedicated his life to the line of duty for many years. Lance’s heart goes out to every member of Sergeant Graham’s family. He prays that they find some measure of comfort as they continue to face the life-altering loss they have suffered and continue to endure daily.
Lance has said from the beginning that he is not responsible for Sergeant Graham’s death. His conviction and subsequent appeals have raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of the trial process and the effectiveness of his legal representation. Today, Lance needs your help in this fight for his life. He faces an execution date of October 14, 2025.
Easily the most impactful thing that's ever happened to me happened in a little town called Potosi where I met a man named Lance Shockley. Lance, for whom the song Stories is inspired by, is a father to two loving adult daughters, who visit and call him regularly. He is deeply committed to his faith, family, and community. He is a faith leader, counselor, and a peacekeeper – a man trusted by those around him to de-escalate tense situations and to be an example of moral justness. Lance Shockley is also a man on death row in Missouri’s Potosi Correctional Center (PCC), and he’s fighting for justice. Lance was convicted of first-degree murder for the death of Sergeant Carl Dewayne Graham Jr. with circumstantial evidence that was riddled with inconsistencies.
Sergeant Graham’s murder was a terrible tragedy and devastating loss for his family, his community, and the state of Missouri. He was a beloved public servant who dedicated his life to the line of duty for many years. Lance’s heart goes out to every member of Sergeant Graham’s family. He prays that they find some measure of comfort as they continue to face the life-altering loss they have suffered and continue to endure daily.
Lance has said from the beginning that he is not responsible for Sergeant Graham’s death. His conviction and subsequent appeals have raised significant concerns regarding the integrity of the trial process and the effectiveness of his legal representation. Today, Lance needs your help in this fight for his life. He faces an execution date of October 14, 2025.
