Death Row Execution of Ralph Leroy Menzies with Dementia

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Utah judge rules convicted killer with dementia competent to be executed by firing squad

Key Points

  • Menzies found guilty and sentenced to death in 1988 for killing Maurine Hunsaker
  • Selected firing squad as method of execution
  • Utah Attorney General's Office expected to file death warrant soon

Pros

  • Judge ruled Menzies is competent to be executed
  • Justice for the victim's family after 37 years

Cons

  • Controversy over executing a person with severe dementia