Actor Johnny Depp helps bring attention to the plight of his friend Damien Echols by hosting a discusssion with Damien for his book “Life After Death” at Barnes and Nobles in New York, New York on September 21st, 2012. Echols wife, who spent her life defending him, was also in attendance. Actor Johnny Depp helps bring attention to the plight of his friend Damien Echols by hosting a discusssion with Damien for his book “Life After Death” at Barnes and Nobles in New York, New York on September 21st, 2012. Echols wife, who spent her life defending him, was also in attendance.