Judge Denies New Competency Evaluation for Death Row Inmate Ralph Menzies | News Channel 3-12

Judge denies new competency evaluation for death row inmate Ralph Menzies

By Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story     SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies will not be granted another competency hearing. On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest petition by Menzies’ attorneys to take another look at their client’s mental competency. While Bates agrees with “Menzies’ claim that his physical and mental difficulties have worsened over time … the court concludes Menzie…

Judge denies new competency evaluation for death row inmate Ralph Menzies | News Channel 3-12

By Pat Reavy Click here for updates on this story     SALT LAKE CITY (KSL) — Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies will not be granted another competency hearing. On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest petition by Menzies’ attorneys to take another look at their client’s mental competency. While Bates agrees with “Menzies’ claim that his physical and mental difficulties have worsened over time … the court concludes Menzie…

Judge denies Menzies’ request for competency evaluation

A judge has denied a request from Utah death row inmate Ralph Menzies to undergo another evaluation to see if he’s competent to be executed, clearing a major hurdle for the state to proceed with his firing squad execution.

Judge denies request for new mental competency hearing for death row inmate Ralph Menzies

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