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News in English (USA) / 27.11.2025 / 16:00

Death Row Inmate Ralph Menzies Dies of Natural Causes

Ralph Leroy Menzies, a death row inmate in Utah, has died of natural causes at the age of 67, just three months after a court blocked his scheduled execution by firing squad. Menzies had been on death row for nearly 40 years and was recently deemed incompetent for execution due to dementia. His death, which occurred while he awaited execution, has drawn attention from various parties, including the family of one of his victims who spoke out following the news. The circumstances of his case have highlighted ongoing debates about the death penalty and the treatment of inmates with severe health issues.
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