Attorneys for Ralph Menzies ask parole board for mercy and to stop his pending execution

Menzies, who has dementia, is no longer a threat to the community, his attorneys argued on Wednesday.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ralph Menzies appears during his commutation hearing before the parole board as he petitions to stop his execution by firing squad, seen here at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

Attorneys for Ralph Menzies ask parole board for mercy and to stop his pending execution

Menzies, who has dementia, is no longer a threat to the community, his attorneys argued on Wednesday.

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