I just keep finding myself saying good things about my Democrat Governor.
Tough decision to make for Governor Nixon, but the right one in my opinion.
(Reuters) - The governor of Missouri on Monday commuted to life in prison without parole the death sentence of a man convicted in a 1994 murder-for-hire plot.
Richard Clay had been sentenced to die Wednesday for murdering Randy Martindale. Prosecutors said Clay killed Martindale at the request of his wife Stacy Martindale, who was having an affair with Charles Sanders, a friend of Clay's.
In a statement, Gov. Jay Nixon said that he was convinced of Clay's involvement in the murder, but decided "after significant thought and counsel" to commute Clay's sentence to life.
"Richard Clay's involvement in this crime is clear, and he must, and will, serve the remainder of his life behind bars for his role in this heinous act," Nixon said.
Missouri governor commutes death sentence to life | Reuters
Tough decision to make for Governor Nixon, but the right one in my opinion.