The Utah Board of Pardons & Parole has rejected condemned killer Ralph Leroy Menzies’ request to commute his death sentence.
Menzies is facing a Sept. 5 firing squad execution for the 1986 death of Maurine Hunsaker. She was taken from her job at a Kearns gas station, tied to a tree, and her throat was slit.
“The Board heard and carefully considered the testimony of witnesses called by both Mr. Menzies and the State. The Board also heard and thoughtfully considered testimony from ten victim representatives. After carefully reviewing all submitted information and considering all arguments from the parties, the Board does not find cause to commute Mr. Menzies’ death sentence,” the ruling, released Tuesday, said…