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patphil

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2. 37 years on death row and now they want to kill him?

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Wed May 7, 2025, 10:27 AM

May 2025

I guess they're tired of caring for him, especially as his dementia worsens. Or maybe they just need the cell for another prisoner.
This is idiotic, and cruel. Take him off death row, and confine him someplace where he can live out his days.

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Utah judge to decide if convicted killer with dementia can be executed [View all] Omaha Steve May 2025 OP

America is cruel and it is also deeply ill. Passages May 2025 #1

37 years on death row and now they want to kill him? patphil May 2025 #2

Or a convicted rapist with dementia. ananda May 2025 #3

I'm thinking why does it matter if on execution day an person about to be executed understands Nonnia Bisnez May 2025 #4

I believe the issue is they cannot assist in their own defense TexasBushwhacker May 2025 #5