Utah Supreme Court stops the execution of Ralph Leroy Menzies, who opted for death by firing squad
Utah Supreme Court Blocks Execution Due to Dementia The execution of a man by firing squad in Utah has been halted by the state’s Supreme Court. This decision came after his lawyers argued that their client, Ralph Leroy Menzies, suffers from dementia and should be spared. Menzies, now 67, was supposed to face execution on […]
Utah judge sets execution by firing squad for Ralph Leroy Menzies, who suffers from dementia
Utah Judge Sets Execution Date for Dementia Patient on Death Row A Utah judge has set an execution date for Ralph Leroy Menzies, a 67-year-old man suffering from dementia, who has spent 37 years on death row. This decision was made on Wednesday, even as his attorney raised concerns about his deteriorating mental health. Menzies […]