Roanoke College professor writes book on advocate for abolishing death penalty Ian Price September 21, 2017 1 minute read A professor says a book he co-authored with a student focuses on a tireless but largely unrecognized advocate for abolishing the death penalty. WFIR’s Ian Price has more: The full interview with Professor Todd Peppers can be found below Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Carilion nurse sentenced for tampering with opioid syringeNext: Ballast Point officials in town as production gets underway Related Stories 3 minutes read Old Dominion University alumna killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0