A judge heard arguments to reconsider the ruling on death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies' competency. Menzies is set to be executed by firing squad on Sept. 5, which is just six weeks away.

Judge to decide if Menzies' execution goes ahead or if he gets a new evaluation By: Ben Winslow Posted 3:56 PM, Jul 23, 2025 and last updated 9:33 AM, Jul 24, 2025 ...

Why states are turning to execution methods like firing squads and nitrogen gas A Utah judge on Wednesday set an execution date for a man with dementia who has been on death row for 37 years, even ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- A Utah judge on Wednesday set an execution date for a man with dementia who has been on death row for 37 years, even as his lawyers file appeals and argue his condition is worsening.

A Utah judge has set an execution date for a man with dementia who has spent 37 years on death row, despite lawyers’ appeals arguing his worsening condition. Ralph Leroy Menzies, 67, is ...