Despite his recent cognitive decline, Menzies “consistently and rationally understands" what is happening and why he is facing execution, Judge Matthew Bates wrote in a court order.

Despite his recent cognitive decline, Menzies “consistently and rationally understands” what is happening and why he is facing execution, Judge Matthew Bates wrote in a court order.

Therefore, he has not met his burden to show he is incompetent to be executed," 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates wrote in a 22-page document. Menzies was found guilty of murdering 26-year-old ...