Utah death row inmate begs says he wasn’t in ‘right mind’ when he killed girlfriend’s mom at parole hearing
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Utah death row inmate says he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and wasn’t in his “right mind” during a gruesome 1998 murder, part of his efforts to convince a state parole board to convert his upcoming execution into a life sentence. “That’s the part that I’m torn apart about,” Honie told Utah’s parole board on Monday. “It’s something I did, but it’s not me.” Honie, who was in a relationship with Benn’s daughter, broke into the victim’s home in Cedar City, slashed her throat, stabbed her genitals, and sexually abused one of Benn’s grandchildren, according to prosecutors. Taberon Dave Honie is seeking to have his death sentence in Utah for a 1998 murder converted to a life sentence Family members of Benn urged Utah officials on Tuesday to go through with the execution, which is scheduled for August 8.
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