Judge Halts Federal Execution Of Wesley Ira Purkey Due To His Dementia, Schizophrenia

Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Star: Local
Wed, 07/15/2020 - 7:34am

Wesley Ira Purkey, 68, was convicted of killing a 16-year-old girl and an 80-year-old woman. But his attorneys say he is too mentally ill to execute.

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