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Richard Leavitt executed in Idaho – maintains innocence until the end

June 12, 2012 Upcoming Executions No Comments

Richard Leavitt was executed this morning in Idaho.

Leavitt was sentenced to death for the murder of Danette Elg in 1984.

Leavitt was pronounced dead at 10:25am and when asked if he had any final words, remained silent.

This was only Idaho’s second execution in 17 years.

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