Appeal of Murder tells the story of Tessa Waters as she goes on trial for the murder of Brandon Carter, after the death of his girlfriend (and Tessa's sister), Jessalyn. After killing Brandon, Tessa must face the reality of her actions and the consequences. ​

Appeal of Murder was produced by the Group Theatre at Keene State College as a part of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Playwrighting Program. 

The production received a Merit Award for Hard Work and Collaboration. 

Irene Ryan Nominations: Alec O'Rourke as Victor J. Sharpe, Jessica Borquoe as Max P. Richards, and AJ DelGoirno as Chris/Court Guard