Board of Pardons grants commutation hearing in Ralph Menzies case

Jul 29, 2025, 2:59 PM | Updated: 5:48 pm

Death row inmate Ralph Menzies appears in court on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, where 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates signed an execution warrant, setting his execution date for Sept. 5. (Francisco Kjolseth)

(Francisco Kjolseth)

BY ALTON BARNHART

KSLNewsRadio

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SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole granted a commutation hearing Tuesday regarding the case of Ralph Menzies.

The hearing comes after Ralph Menzies’ attorneys have argued that his competency needs to be re-evaluated by an independent examiner.

Menzies, 67, was convicted in 1988 for the killing of 26-year-old Maurine Hunsaker.

The board is currently working to schedule a date for the hearing.

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Board of Pardons grants commutation hearing in Ralph Menzies case

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