Utah lawmaker wants extensive study of death penalty costs vs. life without parole sentence

Scott G Winterton | Pool Photo Representative Stephen G. Handy (R) listens as Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert, delivers his State of the State address from the House of Representatives at the State Capitol Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016.

Utah lawmaker wants extensive study of death penalty costs vs. life without parole sentence

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