Thursday evening, Alabama Legislators gave final approval to “Hollie’s Law,” which makes the murder of a parent or guardian a capital offense if it is committed in the presence of a minor younger than 14. The bill, which has taken three years and a concerted effort by many to pass, was sponsored by Rep. Phillip Pettus (R-Greenhill) and is named for Hollie Newbury, a 24-year old mother who was shot and killed by her ex common-law husband, Christopher Rich, in December of 2009