Are there any laws in place that would stop convicted killer Ward Weaver from selling his art online?
KATU has learned the Oregon Department of Corrections is launching an investigation into a Web site claiming it is selling art created by convicted killer Ward Weaver. Currently, he has four drawings for sale online. Some of the artwork is graphic, depicting women either nude or partially nude being tortured and murdered. The pieces are selling for $75 each, several of them signed with what appears to be Ward Weaver’s signature. There is no law in Oregon barring inmates from keeping profits from artwork they create and sell while in prison. Weaver is currently serving a life sentence for murdering two Oregon City girls in 2002 – Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis. The sensational case brought national attention to the region. Clackamas County Deputy District Attorney Christine Landers, who prosecuted Weaver, said of the art, “This is highly offensive to not only the victims but also the community and should not be permitted to happen. Something needs to be done to stop it.” The D.A.’s offi
Currently, he has four drawings for sale online. Some of the artwork is graphic, depicting women either nude or partially nude being tortured and murdered. The pieces are selling for $75 each, several of them signed with what appears to be Ward Weaver’s signature. There is no law in Oregon barring inmates from keeping profits from artwork they create and sell while in prison. Killer Ward Weaver is selling lurid art online from an Eastern Oregon prison. Some of the drawings feature women naked or nearly so, and go for $75 each. The asking price for his drawing of a rose bush is $18.99. Weaver is serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for murdering two Oregon City girls in 2002. A Department of Corrections spokeswoman tells The Oregonian newspaper that no rules prevent Weaver from selling art. Eight states have laws that prohibit prisoners from profiting from their notoriety. Oregon doesn’t. A crime victims’ advocate says there is demand for “murderabilia,” which can include an
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – Killer Ward Weaver is selling lurid art online from an Eastern Oregon prison. Some of the drawings feature women naked or nearly so, and go for $75 each. The asking price for his drawing of a rose bush is $18.99. Weaver is serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for murdering two Oregon City girls in 2002. A Department of Corrections spokeswoman tells The Oregonian newspaper that no rules prevent Weaver from selling art. Eight states have laws that prohibit prisoners from profiting from their notoriety. Oregon doesn’t. Sources: http://www.ktvz.com/Global/story.asp?
