The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected the request of a condemned killer to delay next week’s execution while he pursues an appeal. Death row inmate Gary Otte wants the death penalty declared unconstitutional in his case because he was under 21 at the time of the crime. The court denied Otte’s request for a delay Thursday.
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Kasich Denies Clemency for Gary Otte and Updates Execution Schedule
Gov. John R. Kasich has denied a request for executive clemency from Gary Otte who was convicted in Cuyahoga County for the 1992 robbery and murder of 61 year-old Robert Wasikowski and 45 year-old Sharon Kostura at their respective apartments in Parma, OH.
Judge to hear Ohio killer’s request to delay execution
Attorneys for death row inmate Gary Otte argue the state hasn’t shown it can ensure inmates are rendered deeply unconscious during lethal injection.