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Samuel Lopez receives last minute stay of execution

May 15, 2012 Upcoming Executions No Comments
samuel lopez: crimeticker.com

Lopez's new execution date is June 27th.

Samuel Lopez’s execution was stayed with less than 24 hours to go until he was scheduled to die in Arizona’s death chamber.

Lopez was given the death sentence for the rape and murder of  Estefana Holmes  in 1986.

At issue for the delay in execution was Lopez’s lawyer’s assertion that the Arizona Executive Board of Clemency board was not trained or qualified enough to handle Lopez’s case and make a fair decision.

Lopez’s new execution date has been set for June 27th, 2012 giving the Clemency board ample time for training. The Arizona Supreme Court agreed and postponed the execution.

 

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