FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Hannah Kubbins, [email protected] GOVERNOR DEWINE ISSUES REPRIEVE, POSTPONES EXECUTION COLUMBUS, OH—January 25, 2019—Governor Mike DeWine today issued a reprieve to Warren K. “Keith” Henness, who was scheduled to be executed February 13, 2019. Mr. Henness’ execution date was postponed until September 12, 2019. Attorneys representing Mr. Henness issued a statement saying: […]
DeWine delays execution of Columbus killer due to judge’s concerns
After a federal court ruling likening Ohio’s execution method to waterboard and injecting fire in the veins of the prisoner, Gov. Mike DeWine issued a reprieve Friday afternoon for a Columbus killer slated to die next month. DeWine has directed the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to assess Ohio’s current options for execution drugs […]
Ohio board rejects condemned man’s request for mercy
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Parole Board on Friday rejected a clemency request by a condemned man who says he’s innocent of the fatal shooting of a volunteer addiction counselor and is asking that his life be spared. Warren Keith Henness, who goes by his middle name, was convicted of killing 51-year-old Richard Meyers in […]