Report to the Governor, Supreme Court, and General Assembly of Ohio

2007
Annual Report
on
Capital Punishment in Ohio
 April 1, 2008
The Honorable Ted Strickland
Governor
The Honorable Thomas J. Moyer
Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court
The Honorable John Husted
Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
The Honorable Bill Harris
President of the Ohio Senate
Gentlemen:
In recognition of the gravity associated with the imposition of the death penalty and the need to establish a
central repository of information about capital cases, the Ohio General Assembly enacted House Bill 18 in
1998 requiring the Attorney General to compile and publish a yearly review of all capital punishment cases
currently in the post-trial phase. In accordance with that statute, I am transmitting to you the 2007 edition
of the Capital Crimes Annual Report.
The Report contains an overview of the 183 pending capital cases, as well as a discussion of a number of
other cases involving inmates who have been executed, died of natural causes or removed from death row.
Each overview contains the following:
■ A summary of the facts relevant to each inmate’s conviction
■ A history of all state and federal appellate actions
■ The current status of the case
■ The date of execution if applicable
In addition to providing basic facts about capital cases, this publication is also an important resource for
those who wish to learn more about the complex legal issues and processes associated with capital cases
and the imposition of the death penalty in Ohio. Along with a concise explanation of the various types of
post-conviction relief available to inmates and a glossary of terms commonly used in death penalty litiga-
tion, this edition contains a discussion of the ongoing federal and state court challenges to the method
used to carry out lethal injection as well as information about the DNA testing that has been made avail-
able to death row inmates. The Report also includes, for the first time, tables and graphs that chart the
frequency with which the death penalty has been imposed since 1983.
The 2007 Capital Crimes Annual Report was compiled by the Capital Crimes Unit of my office using data
gathered from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, pertinent court records, county
prosecutors, and victim witness advocates. We have taken all possible steps to ensure the accuracy of the
report and are not liable for errors or omissions resulting from inaccurate or incomplete information
transmitted to us by third parties. The information in the Report is current through December 31, 2007
and, where appropriate, has been updated through the publication date of this edition. The Report may
also be viewed online at www.ag.state.oh.us.

Sincerely,

Marc Dann
Attorney General
 Contents
History of Ohio’s Death Penalty......................................................................................................... 1
Historical Background........................................................................................................... 1
Procedural Changes to Death Penalty Appeals ................................................................. 1
Legislation Eliminates Electrocution................................................................................... 1
National Ban on Execution of Mentally Retarded Individuals........................................2
DNA Testing Offered to Death Sentenced Inmates...........................................................2
Ohio’s Death Penalty Statute..............................................................................................................3
The Capital Indictment — R.C. §§ 2903.01 and 2929.04...................................................3
Aggravated Murder — Defined by R.C. § 2903.01......................................3
Aggravating Circumstances —
Specified in R.C. § 2929.04(A)(1) – (A)(10).................................................3
Notification of Capital Indictment
to Ohio Supreme Court — R. C. § 2929.021 . .............................................4
The Capital Trial — R.C. § 2929.03......................................................................................4
Guilt/Culpability Phase..................................................................................4
Sentencing/Mitigation Phase — R.C. §§ 2929.04 and 2929.03.................5
Death Penalty Appellate Process........................................................................................................7
State Review ...........................................................................................................................7
Direct Appeal...................................................................................................7
Post-Conviction Appeal.................................................................................7
Murnahan Appeal........................................................................................8
Federal Review........................................................................................................................8
Federal District Court....................................................................................8
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals......................................................................8
United States Supreme Court........................................................................9
Second Round of Federal Review.................................................................9
Executive Clemency Review.................................................................................................9
Chart: The Death Penalty Appellate Process..........................................................................10
Mental Retardation Claims................................................................................................................11
National Ban on Execution of Mentally Retarded Individuals.......................................11
Ohio’s Procedures for Assessing Mental Retardation Claims..........................................11
Pending Mental Retardation Claims.................................................................................. 12
Lethal Injection Constitutionality Litigation: Federal and State.............................................. 15
Baze v. Rees, before the Supreme Court of the United States....................................... 15
Cooey Litigation, before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals for the United States...16
State v. Rivera, before the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas.........................16
dna Testing for Death-Sentenced Inmates.................................................................................... 19
dna Overview....................................................................................................................... 19
Legislative Overview............................................................................................................ 19
Capital Justice Initiative....................................................................................................... 19
Senate Bill 11................................................................................................... 19
Senate Bill 262............................................................................................... 20
Requests for DNA Testing Made to State Courts............................................................ 20
Federal Court Ordered DNA Testing................................................................................ 21
State Conducted DNA Testing............................................................................................22
Statistics: Year-End 2007..................................................................................................................25
Demographics.......................................................................................................................27
Inmate Demographics..................................................................................27
Victim Demographics..................................................................................27
Capital Sentences Imposed in the State of Ohio Since 1983............................................29
Chart: Death Sentences by Year.................................................................................29
Executions Since 1981........................................................................................................... 33
Execution Demographics.................................................................................................... 33
Removal from Death Row................................................................................................................. 35
2007 Overview...................................................................................................................... 35
Historical Overview: Ohio Inmates Removed From Death Row Since 1981 . ............. 35
Case History Sheets ....................................................................................................... Appendix A
Glossary ..............................................................................................................................Appendix B
 History of Ohio’s Death Penalty

Historical Background
Capital punishment has been a part of Ohio’s criminal justice system since the early 1800s. In
1972, the United States Supreme Court held that all existing state capital punishment laws were un-
constitutional. As a result, the Ohio General Assembly revised Ohio’s death penalty statute in 1974.
However, the United States Supreme Court found Ohio’s death penalty statute unconstitutional
once again in 1978. The Ohio General Assembly again revised Ohio’s death penalty statute in the
late 1970s and early 1980s. Ohio’s current death penalty statute (R.C. § 2929.04) became effective on
October 19, 1981, with the enactment of Senate Bill 1.

Procedural Changes to Death Penalty Appeals

Senate Bill 4, which became effective on September 21, 1995 (R.C. §§ 2929.05 and 2953.02),
eliminated one level of direct appeal for all offenses committed on or after January 1, 1995 by moving
capital cases directly to the Ohio Supreme Court after sentencing. Senate Bill 4 also streamlined post-
conviction death penalty appeals by setting new timelines for filing post-conviction petitions (R.C. §
2953.21(C)). Death row inmates must now file post-conviction petitions in the trial court within 180
days after the date the trial record is received by the Ohio Supreme Court on direct appeal.
To further streamline post-conviction death penalty appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court insti-
tuted Superintendence Rule 39 on July 1, 1997. Superintendence Rule 39 established reporting re-
quirements and a 180-day guideline for trial courts’ disposition of post-conviction actions in death
penalty cases.
On December 22, 2004, House Bill 184 became law, revising the procedures governing the re-
sentencing of a person whose death sentence has been vacated on appeal. This Bill was passed in
response to the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Shawn Williams (2004), 103 Ohio St. 3d
112, 814 N.E. 2d 818. In Williams, the Court held that Ohio’s re-sentencing statute (R.C. § 2929.06)
applies only prospectively, meaning that any individual who was sentenced to death prior to Octo-
ber 16, 1996 could not be re-sentenced to death if his or her death sentence was vacated on appeal.
House Bill 184 revised R.C. § 2929.06 to allow the death sentence as a possible sentence for all in-
mates who have death sentences vacated on appeal. The possible sentences upon re-sentencing are
the same sentences that were in effect at the time the inmate was convicted and sentenced to death
in the first instance.

Legislation Eliminates Electrocution

Former R.C. § 2949.22 allowed inmates the option of choosing execution by electrocution or
lethal injection. If no election were made as to the method of execution, the method would default
to electrocution. At the request of the Director of the Department of Rehabilitation and Correc-
tions, Reginald Wilkinson, the Ohio Legislature drafted House Bill 362, eliminating electrocution
as a method of execution in Ohio. Governor Bob Taft approved House Bill 362 on November 21,
2001 (R.C. § 2949.22), leaving lethal injection as the only current method of execution in Ohio.


National Ban on Execution of Mentally Retarded Individuals
On June 20, 2002, the United States Supreme Court banned the execution of mentally re-
tarded individuals. The Supreme Court left to the individual states the task of determining which
offenders are indeed mentally retarded, as well as the methods for enforcing the constitutional
restriction against execution of mentally retarded criminals. Ohio established its standards for de-
termining mental retardation in the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in State v. Lott (2002), 97 Ohio
St. 3d 303, 779 N.E. 2d 1011. More information is provided in the National Ban on Execution of
Mentally Retarded Individuals section.

DNA Testing Offered to Death Sentenced Inmates

On July 30, 2003, Governor Taft approved Senate Bill 11, which established a procedure for the
dna testing of inmates under a sentence of death. Under the law (R.C. §§ 109.573, 2953.21, 2953.23, and
2953.71-2953.83), death row inmates could request dna testing by filing an application in the Common
Pleas Court that sentenced them to death. If the inmate met the criteria outlined in the law, the Common
Pleas Court was required to order that dna testing be conducted. If the results of the testing established,
by clear and convincing evidence, that the inmate was innocent of the capital specification that formed
the basis of the inmate’s death sentence, the death row inmate could file a post-conviction petition in
the trial court that issued the death sentence and request that the sentence be vacated. Inmates under
sentence of death when the bill became effective on October 29, 2003, had one year to file an application
for dna testing in the Common Pleas Court. Lawmakers renewed the Bill for an additional year in 2004.
In October 2005, the law expired and was not renewed.
On July 11, 2006, Governor Taft approved Senate Bill 262, which enacted a permanent mea-
sure allowing inmates to apply for state-paid, post-conviction dna analysis of crime-scene evidence.
More information is provided in the DNA Testing Offered to Death Sentenced Inmates section.


 Ohio’s Death Penalty Statute
In Ohio, a criminal defendant may not be subjected to capital punishment if he or she is in-
dicted solely for Aggravated Murder. Rather, the defendant must be indicted for Aggravated Mur-
der and the indictment must additionally specify at least one statutorily defined Aggravating Cir-
cumstance.

The Capital Indictment — R.C. §§ 2903.01 and 2929.04

In order for a criminal defendant to be subjected to a Capital Trial (see below) the defendant
must have been at least eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the offense and must be
indicted on a capital charge. A capital indictment must allege that the defendant committed Aggra-
vated Murder and that one or more statutorily defined aggravating circumstances was applicable to
the offense. The defendant cannot be subjected to capital punishment unless the defendant was at
least eighteen years old at the time of the commission of the offense, and the defendant was charged
with Aggravated Murder and at least one statutorily defined Aggravating Circumstance.

Aggravated Murder — Defined by R.C. § 2903.01

1. Purposely, and with prior calculation and design, causing the death of another or the un-
lawful termination of another’s pregnancy;
2. Purposely causing the death of another or the unlawful termination of another’s pregnancy,
while committing, attempting to commit, or fleeing after committing or attempting to com-
mit, kidnapping, rape, arson, robbery, burglary, or escape;
3. Purposely causing the death of anyone under the age of thirteen;
4. Purposely causing the death of another while under detention; or
5. Purposely causing the death of a law enforcement officer when the offender knows or has
reason to know he/she is a law enforcement offender.

Aggravating Circumstances — Specified in R.C. § 2929.04(A)(1) – (A)(10)

A criminal defendant is subject only to a Capital Trial if the Aggravated Murder was specified
as one or more of the following:
1. Assassination of President, Vice President, Governor, or Lieutenant Governor;
2. Committed for hire;
3. Committed for the purpose of escaping detection, apprehension, trial, or punishment of
another crime;
4. While in detention or at large from breaking detention;
5. Prior to the current offense, the offender was convicted of a purposeful killing or attempt
to kill, or the offense was part of a course of conduct involving the purposeful killing or at-
tempt to kill two or more persons;
6. The victim was a law enforcement officer, whom the offender knew or had reasonable cause
to know was a law enforcement officer. The law enforcement officer was either engaged in
work duties or the offender’s specific purpose was to kill a law enforcement officer;


 7. The offense was committed, while the offender was committing, attempting to commit, or
fleeing after committing or attempting to commit, kidnapping, rape, aggravated arson, ag-
gravated robbery or aggravated burglary;
8. Killing of a potential witness in a criminal case to prevent their testimony;
9. Killing of a person less than 13 years of age with prior calculation or design; or
10. The offense was committed while the offender was committing, attempting to commit; or
fleeing immediately after committing or attempting to commit terrorism.

Notification of Capital Indictment to Ohio Supreme Court — R. C. § 2929.021

Whenever an indictment charges the defendant with capital murder, the clerk of the court
with whom the indictment is filed must provide notification to the Ohio Supreme Court. Notice
must be filed within 15 days of the filing of the indictment and shall contain the name of the person,
the docket number, the name of the court in which case will be heard, and the date the indictment
was filed.
If the defendant than pleads guilty or no contest to any of the charges in the indictment or
if any of the charges are dismissed, the clerk must then provide the Ohio Supreme Court with the
name of the person, the docket number, and the sentence imposed on the offender.

The Capital Trial — R.C. § 2929.03

In capital cases, the trial is broken into two phases — the guilt phase and the penalty or mitigation
phase. The criminal defendant has a right to a trial by jury during the guilt phase. However, if the de-
fendant waives the right to a trial by jury, the guilt and sentence is decided by a three-judge panel. Pur-
suant to R.C. § 2929.03, the three-judge panel is required to examine witnesses and to hear any other
evidence properly presented by the prosecution in order to make a Criminal Rule 11 determination as
to whether the evidence presented establishes the capital elements beyond a reasonable doubt.
If the defendant does not waive jury, the court must insure that each of the jurors sitting on
the case is death-qualified. A juror cannot be death-qualified if their views would “prevent or sub-
stantially impair the performance of his duties as a juror in accordance with his instructions and
oath.”

Guilt/Culpability Phase
In order for the death penalty to be considered, the State must first prove the elements of ag-
gravated murder and one or more of the aggravating circumstances set forth in R.C. § 2929.04(A)(1)
– (A)(10) beyond a reasonable doubt. As in all criminal trials, if the defendant is tried by a jury of his
peers, their verdict of guilt must be unanimous. Similarly, if the defendant waives his right to a trial by
jury, the appointed three-judge tribunal must have a unanimous verdict. If the factfinder determines
that the State failed to prove any element beyond a reasonable doubt, the defendant must be acquit-
ted. If the factfinder is unable to reach a unanimous verdict, the jury is declared “hung” and the case
is considered a mistrial.


Sentencing/Mitigation Phase — R.C. §§ 2929.04 and 2929.03
A defendant cannot be sentenced to death unless the jury or three-judge panel unanimously
finds that any aggravating circumstance has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt and that any
aggravating circumstance outweighs the mitigating factors.
Pursuant to R.C. § 2929.04(B)(1) – (B)(7), the following mitigating factors shall be considered
and weighed against any aggravating circumstance.
■ The nature and circumstances of the offense;
■ The history, character and background of the offender, and the following factors, where
specifically asserted by the defendant during the mitigation phase:
1. Whether the victim of the offense induced or facilitated it;
2. Whether the offense would have been committed but for the offenders duress, coer-
cion, or strong provocation;
3. Whether the offender at the time of committing the offense because of mental dis-
ease or defect lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the criminality of his con-
duct;
4. Youth;
5. Lack of prior criminal history;
6. Whether the offender was not the principal offender in the act; and
7. Any other relevant factors.

If the trial jury unanimously finds that the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating
factors, they shall recommend a sentence of death. R.C. § 2929.03(D)(2). If the aggravating circum-
stances do not outweigh the mitigating factors beyond a reasonable doubt, death is not an option
and only one of the following life options may be imposed pursuant to R.C. § 2929.03(D)(2)(a):
1. Life imprisonment without parole,
2. Life imprisonment with parole after 30 years, or
3. Life imprisonment with parole after 25 years.

If the trial jury recommends a sentence of death, the trial court pursuant to R.C. § 2929.03(D)(3)
then reviews the evidence. If the trial court finds that the aggravating circumstances do not out-
weigh the mitigating factors beyond a reasonable doubt, under current law, the trial court has dis-
cretion to impose a life sentence notwithstanding the jury’s sentence of death.


Pursuant to Ohio case law, the individual jurors can assign as much weight or no weight to the factors raised by the defendant
in mitigation.

Prior to the amendment to R.C. § 2929.03(D)(2), and for all capital offenses committed prior to July 1, 1996, life options were
20 and 30 years to life.


 Death Penalty Appellate Process
In Ohio, there are four distinct types of judicial review and one type of executive review. These
are direct appeal in state court, a petition for post-conviction relief in state court, a “Murnahan”
appeal in state court, a petition for habeas corpus relief in federal court, and finally a clemency
review by the Governor of the State of Ohio.

State Review

Direct Appeal
The first opportunity available for an Ohio death row inmate to challenge his or her convic-
tion and sentence is to initiate a “direct appeal” in one of the state appellate courts. Normally, such
a “direct appeal” alleges that the conviction and/or sentence should be overturned based on alleged
errors that appear in the trial record.
■ For capital murders committed prior to January 1, 1995, an inmate must appeal first to a
state court of appeals before proceeding to the Ohio Supreme Court.
■ Pursuant to an amendment of the Ohio Constitution in November 1994 (Senate Bill 4 en-
acted as R.C. §§ 2929.05 and 2953.02), a person who commits a capital murder on or after
January 1, 1995, must appeal directly from the trial court to the Ohio Supreme Court, skip-
ping the state court of appeals.

After the Ohio Supreme Court’s direct appeal decision, the inmate may ask the United States
Supreme Court to review the case. Pursuant to United States Supreme Court Rule 10, such dis-
cretionary appeals are granted only for “compelling reasons.” As such, the United States Supreme
Court rarely grants reviews of this nature.

Post-Conviction Appeal
Pursuant to R.C. § 2953.21, a death row inmate may also petition the trial court to overturn the
conviction and death sentence based on alleged legal errors that occurred outside the trial record.
Under changes to R.C. § 2953.21, passed in 1995, a death row inmate must file for “post-convic-
tion” review within 180 days from the date the trial record is received by the Ohio Supreme Court as
part of the direct appeal. As a result of this change in law, capital cases proceed on a “dual track” in
state appellate review. In other words, at the same time the trial court is reviewing the post-convic-
tion petition to determine whether there are any off-the-record errors, the Ohio Supreme Court is
reviewing the direct appeal for any on-the-record errors.
Typically, if the trial court does not find that any off-the-record errors occurred, the inmate
will appeal the trial court’s decision to a state court of appeals and then to the Ohio Supreme Court.
These appeals are generally referred to as the “post-conviction appeal.” Just as in a direct appeal, a
death row inmate can ask the United States Supreme Court to review the Ohio Supreme Court’s
post-conviction appeal decision.


Murnahan Appeal
All criminal defendants are constitutionally entitled to competent counsel, and accordingly
many capital inmates may seek relief alleging ineffective assistance of their trial attorneys or the
attorney that handled the appeal of their sentence. When the claim of legal incompetence is made
against the lawyer who defended the inmate at the original trial, the appeal may be raised as part of
the direct appeal and/or post-conviction action. However, death row inmates may also seek relief
by claiming that the lawyers who represented them on direct appeal failed to represent them effec-
tively. This type of proceeding is commonly referred to as a “Murnahan” appeal after a 1992 Ohio
Supreme Court case that led to the establishment of the procedure and Appellate Rule 26(B). In all
cases arising after the streamlining of appellate procedure in 1994, this “Murnahan” appeal is taken
to the Ohio Supreme Court. A death row inmate can also ask the United States Supreme Court to
review the Ohio Supreme Court’s “Murnahan” appeal decision — another opportunity for a death
row inmate to have their conviction and sentence reviewed by the nation’s highest court.

Federal Review

Federal District Court

Upon the completion of all state court appeals, a death row inmate may file a petition for a
writ of habeas corpus in United States District Court. This procedure is usually referred to as a
habeas corpus action. A habeas action requests the federal courts to release the prisoner because
significant constitutional error is alleged. The Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of
1996 (aedpa) substantially amended the habeas corpus statute codified at 28 U.S.C. § 2241 et seq.
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 2261-2266 (Chapter 154), inmates completing state court direct review
have one year to commence their habeas corpus action in district court.
To prevail in a federal habeas corpus action, the inmate must demonstrate that the conviction
or death sentence was obtained as a result of a violation of his federal constitutional rights or that an
error occurred that prevented the inmate from having a fair trial. In other words, the district court
in a federal habeas corpus action cannot review alleged errors of state law, only alleged violations
of federal constitutional rights.
Even though a federal habeas corpus action is brought against the state, the warden of the
prison where the inmate is held is the named party on behalf of the state. The Ohio Attorney Gen-
eral represents the warden and defends the action accordingly. Generally, the inmate’s goal in filing
a habeas corpus action is to convince the federal courts to order the State to provide a new trial or
sentencing hearing.

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

If the district court denies the death row inmate’s request for a writ of habeas corpus, the
decision can be appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, which hears all
federal appeals for Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Likewise, if the district court grants
the death row inmate’s request for a writ of habeas corpus, the Ohio Attorney General can appeal
the decision to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on behalf of the warden.


United States Supreme Court
A final decision by the Sixth Circuit is appealable through a petition for a writ of certiorari
to the United States Supreme Court. This review of the federal appeals process is the death row
inmate’s fourth opportunity for appeal to the nation’s highest court.

Second Round of Federal Review

It is common, upon completion of the habeas corpus appeal, for a death row inmate to seek
a second round of federal review. However, 28 U.S.C. § 2244 (Chapter 153), which governs second
habeas corpus petitions, strictly governs what constitutes appropriate legal grounds for that second
petition. As a result of this federal provision, death row inmates must now receive permission from
the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals prior to the filing of a second habeas corpus petition in the dis-
trict court.
If the inmate receives permission to file a second habeas petition in the district court, and
the district court denies the petition, the inmate will typically appeal to the Sixth Circuit Court of
Appeals and ultimately to the United States Supreme Court. As stated above, pursuant to Supreme
Court Rule 10, such review is rarely granted.

Executive Clemency Review

The Governor of Ohio has the power, pursuant to Article iii, Section 11, of the Ohio Consti-
tution, to grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons for all criminals (except in cases of treason
and impeachment) for any reason that he or she deems “proper,” provided that he or she follows
the procedures set forth in the Ohio Revised Code. Typically, death row inmates will submit such a
request for clemency to the Governor once they have exhausted their state and federal appeals.
After a death row inmate completes both state and federal review, the State is poised to request
an execution date from the Ohio Supreme Court. Once the Ohio Supreme Court sets an execution
date, clemency proceedings are commenced. The Ohio Parole Board assists the Governor in his
clemency role.
The process begins with a written request by the death row inmate. The State then submits a
written response, which summarizes the offense for which the inmate received the death penalty.
Next, the Parole Board holds a clemency hearing. The Parole Board carefully considers all material
provided in support of and against clemency, including any statements provided by the inmate’s or
victim’s family, and submits a written report and recommendation to the Governor. The Governor
may then use this report to assist him in making the decision of whether to grant clemency to the
death row inmate.


 The Death Penalty Appellate Process

Indictment,
Conviction & Sentence

Executive
State Courts Federal Courts Clemency
Review

“Murnahan”
Post-Conviction Appeal Habeas Corpus Clemency
Direct Appeal Appeal Re-examination of Petition Application
direct appeal

Court of Appeals Court of Appeals

(only for offenses (only for offenses U.S.
Trial Court Parole Board
committed on or committed on or District Court
before 1/1/95) before 1/1/95)

U.S.
Ohio Court Ohio Court of Appeals Governor
Supreme Court of Appeals Supreme Court for the
Sixth Circuit

U.S. Ohio U.S. U.S.

Supreme Court Supreme Court Supreme Court Supreme Court

U.S.
Supreme Court

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 Mental Retardation Claims

National Ban on Execution of Mentally Retarded Individuals

On June 20, 2002, the United States Supreme Court banned the execution of mentally retard-
ed individuals. Specifically, the Court held, in the case of Atkins v. Virginia (2002), 536 U.S. 304, 122
S.Ct. 2242, that, “in light of evolving standards of decency,” it is a violation of the Eighth Amend-
ment protection against cruel and unusual punishment to execute mentally retarded criminals. The
Court reasoned that the deficiencies of mentally retarded criminals do not warrant an exemption
from criminal sanctions, but rather diminish personal culpability. The Supreme Court left to the
individual states the task of determining which offenders are indeed mentally retarded, as well as
the methods for enforcing the constitutional restriction against execution of mentally retarded
criminals.

Ohio’s Procedures for Assessing Mental Retardation Claims

Ohio’s procedure for determining mental retardation was established in State v. Lott (2002),
97 Ohio St.3d 303, 779 N.E. 2d 1011. Lott filed a motion in the Ohio Supreme Court seeking to vacate
his death sentence pursuant to the Supreme Court’s decision in Atkins. In ruling on Lott’s motion,
the Ohio Supreme Court determined that the appropriate vehicle for raising mental retardation
claims was through post-conviction proceedings (outlined in R.C. § 2953.21 et seq.).
The Ohio Supreme Court further held that a trial court considering an Atkins claim must
conduct its own de novo review of the evidence in determining whether the defendant is men-
tally retarded. With respect to determining which individuals are mentally retarded, the Court
stated that definitions provided by the American Association of Mental Retardation (aamr) and
the American Psychiatric Association (apa) establish a standard for evaluating mental retardation.
The aamr and apa require:
1. Significantly sub-average intellectual functioning;
2. Significant limitations in two or more adaptive skills, such as communication, self-care and
self-direction; and
3. Onset before the age of 18.

With respect to iq testing, the Ohio Supreme Court noted that iq testing is one factor to con-
sider and held that there is a rebuttable presumption that a defendant is not mentally retarded if his
or her iq is above 70.
In assessing the standards for mental retardation, the Ohio Supreme Court instructed trial
courts to rely on mental health evaluations that have been conducted on the defendant and to
consider expert testimony. The Court further ordered that trial courts should make the mental
retardation determination rather than juries, and that inmates alleging mental retardation bear the
burden of establishing mental retardation by a preponderance of the evidence. Defendants who are
indicted for a capital offense can raise the matter of mental retardation to the trial court prior to
trial.

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Pending Mental Retardation Claims
To date, two Ohio death row inmates have been removed from death row as a result of find-
ings of mental retardation. In 2006, Derrick Evans was found mentally retarded by the Cuyahoga
Common Pleas Court and was subsequently re-sentenced to 30 years to life. On April 6, 2007, Kevin
Yarbrough was sentenced to 30 years to life after a trial court found that he was mentally retarded.

Name County Petition Filed Status

Richard Bays Greene 4/4/03 Bays’ successive post-conviction petition is currently
pending before the trial court. On 11/9/07, Bays filed
a motion to dismiss his Atkins claim.
Michael Bies Hamilton 5/2/03 Bies’ successive post-conviction petition is currently
pending before the trial court. On 7/25/05, the trial
court stayed the proceedings pending Bies’ federal
appeal.
Mark Burke Franklin 6/4/03 Burke’s successive post-conviction petition is
currently stayed before the trial court. On 3/30/06,
the trial court partially granted Burke’s motion for a
new trial. The new trial is scheduled for 2/2/08.
Gregory Esparza Lucas 6/9/03 Esparza’s successive post-conviction petition is
currently pending before the trial court. The trial
court has granted Esparza eight continuances to
respond to the State’s 1/21/05 motion to dismiss
Esparza’s Atkins claims.
Derrick Evans Cuyahoga 6/4/03 On 10/24/06, the trial court re-sentenced Evans to
30 years to life based on the fact that he was found
to be mentally retarded pursuant to Atkins.
Paul Greer Summit 9/6/02 Greer’s successive post-conviction petition is
currently pending before the trial court. On 11/7/07,
Greer filed his brief before the trial court.
Darryl Gumm Hamilton 4/7/03 On 7/23/07, Gumm’s Atkins claim was granted and
Gumm was sentenced to 48 years to life.
Danny Hill Trumbull 11/27/02 Hill’s successive post-conviction petition is currently
pending briefing before the 11th District Court of
Appeals.
Gary Hughbanks Hamilton 6/9/03 On 10/1/07, the trial court denied Hughbanks’ Atkins
claim.
Andre Jackson Cuyahoga 5/9/03 Jackson’s successive post-conviction petition
is currently pending before the trial court. On
10/20/03, the Cuyahoga County Psychiatric Clinic
evaluated Jackson.
Jerry Lawson Clermont 6/6/03 Lawson’s successive post-conviction petition
is currently pending before the trial court. On
11/05/07, the trial court denied Lawson’s Atkins
claim.
Charles Lorraine Trumbull 6/9/03 Lorraine’s successive post-conviction petition is
currently pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio

Ralph Lynch Hamilton 6/5/03 On 2/28/07, the Supreme Court of Ohio decline
jurisdiction and dismissed Lynch’s Atkins claim.
Lynch subsequently filed a notice of intent to file a
petition for writ of habeas corpus.

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Name County Petition Filed Status
James Derrick O’Neal Hamilton 11/15/02 On 5/2/07, the Supreme Court of Ohio declined
jurisdiction and dismissed O’Neal’s successive post-
conviction appeal.
Warren Spivey Mahoning 12/20/02 On 4/10/07, the trial court overruled the State’s
motion for summary judgment and to dismiss
Spivey’s Atkins claim.
William Thomas Lucas 6/9/03 Thomas’ successive post-conviction petition is currently
pending before the trial court. On 8/3/06, the trial court
ruled that Thomas’ successive post-conviction petition
will proceed to an evidentiary hearing.
Warren Waddy Franklin 5/30/03 Waddy’s successive post-conviction appeal is
currently pending before the trial court.
Clifton White Summit 7/12/02 White’s successive post-conviction appeal is
currently pending before the Supreme Court of
Ohio. On 5/1/07, the Supreme Court heard oral
arguments on the case.
Andre Williams Trumbull 6/9/03 Williams’ successive post-conviction appeal is
currently pending before the trial court. On
9/11/07, the trial court granted the State’s motion
for summary judgment on Williams’ Atkins claim
Williams has filed a notice of appeal to the 11th
District Court of Appeals.
Kevin Yarbrough Shelby 8/12/03 On 4/6/07, Yarbrough’s Atkins claim was granted,
and Yarbrough was sentenced to 30 years to life.

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 Lethal Injection Constitutionality Litigation: Federal and State
In 2007, the State of Ohio was impacted by litigation on the constitutionality of lethal in-
jection in state and federal court. Specifically, this litigation focused on whether lethal injection
constitutes cruel and unusual punishment under the United States Constitution. Most notably, the
United States Supreme Court accepted review of Baze v. Rees, from the Commonwealth of Ken-
tucky, on the constitutionality of lethal injection. Since the Court accepted review of the case, it has
stayed all executions across the nation. Additionally, the State of Ohio has ongoing Cooey litigation.
In Cooey, an Ohio inmate has challenged Ohio’s lethal injection protocol in federal court, but that
claim has been rejected by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on procedural grounds. Finally, the
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas is currently entertaining a pre-trial motion on the consti-
tutionality of lethal injection.

Baze v. Rees, before the Supreme Court of the United States

On September 25, 2007, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari to hear the
cases of Baze v. Rees and Bowling v. Rees, addressing the constitutionality of the Commonwealth of
Kentucky’s lethal injection protocol. The Court certified three questions regarding the constitution-
ality of the three-drug protocol for death by lethal injection. First, whether the Eighth Amendment
prohibition on “cruel and unusual punishment” requires that lethal injection not carry a risk of
unnecessary pain or whether the Amendment only proscribes a substantial risk of wanton inflic-
tion of pain. Second, whether the State violates the Eighth Amendment if it does not use a lethal
injection formula that is least likely to carry an unnecessary risk of pain. And third, whether the
three-drug protocol of sodium thiopental, pancuronium bromide, and potassium chloride violates
the Eighth Amendment if lethal injections can be carried out by using other chemicals that may
pose a lesser risk of pain. All the states that use lethal injection as a method of execution, including
the State of Ohio, use substantially similar three-drug protocols. While Baze has been pending, the
Court has stayed all executions nationwide, including those in Ohio.
Both Baze and Bowling received death sentences for committing double murders. Baze was
convicted for the murders of a sheriff and a deputy sheriff attempting to serve felony warrants
on him. Bowling was convicted for the murders of a husband and wife after a traffic accident in
a business parking lot. In the case before the Supreme Court, the petitioners only challenged the
constitutional validity of the three-drug protocol used in lethal injections. The petitioners argued
that a method of execution is unconstitutional if it carries any risk of unnecessary pain and that the
three-drug protocol, if not administered properly, can cause unnecessary pain and suffering. Thus,
they argued that using the three-drug protocol is unconstitutional and that a one-drug protocol
would be better.
The Commonwealth of Kentucky and amicus curia argued that lethal injection is constitu-
tional because it does not carry a substantial risk of wanton infliction of pain and suffering. The
Commonwealth further argued that the three-drug protocol, when administered properly, is effec-
tive and painless. Because the protocol is painless when administered properly and because there
was no specific evidence that the protocol was being administered improperly or was likely to be

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administered improperly in Baze’s case, the Commonwealth argued that the Court should find the
lethal injection protocol constitutional.
The Supreme Court has not ruled on an Eighth Amendment issue dealing with the method of
execution since 1879 when it held in Wilkerson v. Utah that the use of a firing squad was constitu-
tional. It is likely that the Court will adopt one of four possible outcomes:
1. affirm the state court and find the three-drug protocol for administering lethal injections
to be constitutional;
2. reverse the Kentucky state court and rule Kentucky’s three-drug protocol for administering
lethal injections to be unconstitutional;
3. rule that Kentucky’s protocol for lethal injections is constitutional, but not rule on the over-
all issue of whether the three-drug protocol itself is constitutional; or
4. reserve judgment and remand the case back to the trial court for further fact finding and
comparison of the one-drug narcotic protocol to the three-drug protocol.

A ruling in the case is expected in mid-2008.

Cooey Litigation, before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals for the
United States
On December 8, 2004, Richard Cooey filed a complaint in federal district court challenging
Ohio’s lethal injection protocol. Cooey had a habeas corpus action pending in the federal district
court as well and was not facing immediate execution. The State moved to dismiss Cooey’s challenge,
arguing that it was barred by the principles of res judicata and statute of limitations. On March 28,
2005, the district court denied the State’s motion to dismiss but allowed the State to take an interlocu-
tory appeal to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. On March 2, 2007, the Sixth Circuit granted the
State’s interlocutory appeal and issued a decision holding that Cooey’s claim is barred by the statute
of limitations and remanded the case to the district court with instructions to dismiss Cooey’s claim.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision on the timeliness of Cooey’s claim is currently pending
on a writ of certiorari before the Supreme Court of the United States.
As of December 31, 2008, the following inmates had filed for or been granted intervenor status
in the Cooey litigation: Jonnie Baston, Michael Benge, Michael Beuke, Kenneth Biros, Melvin Bon-
nell, Grady Brinkley, Romell Broom, Clarence Carter, James Conway, Roderick Davie, Nicole Diar,
Darryl Durr, Jason Getsy, Brett Hartman, Jerome Henderson, Jeffrey Hill, Marvin Johnson, Kevin
Keith, Maurice Mason, Jonathon Monroe, Richard Nields, Billy Slagle, Michael Turner, Arthur Ty-
ler, Mark Wiles, and Daniel Wilson.
Inmates Jeffrey Lundgren and James Filaggi had moved to intervene in the Cooey litigation
but were executed by lethal injection. Inmate John Spirko has moved to intervene in the Cooey liti-
gation but Governor Strickland has since commuted his sentence.

State v. Rivera, before the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas

Ruben Rivera was indicted for the August 19, 2004 aggravated murder of Manuel Garcia.
Ronald McCloud was indicted for the June 4, 2005 aggravated murder of Janet Barnard. Rivera and
McCloud filed an action in the Court of Common Pleas of Lorain County seeking to declare Ohio’s

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method of lethal injection unconstitutional. As with the Baze and Cooey litigation, detailed above,
Rivera and McCloud challenged the lethal injection protocol as constituting cruel and unusual
punishment under the Eighth Amendment.
On December 12, 2007, in response to the trial court’s order that the Ohio Department of
Rehabilitation and Correction produce pertinent records, the Director of the Ohio Department of
Rehabilitation and Corrections produced in excess of 600 pages of records and documents relative
to the lethal injection process. In the interim, the Ohio Attorney General challenged whether the
motions were ripe for consideration. The Supreme Court of Ohio, in a split decision, declined to
hear the appeal.
As of January 9, 2008, the cases were set for a status conference on March 28, 2008 and an
evidentiary hearing on April 7, 2008.

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 dna Testing for Death-Sentenced Inmates

dna Overview
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (dna) molecules contain genetic information. dna can be extracted
from various cells in the human body, such as white blood cells, skin, tissue, sperm, scrapings,
bones, hair, or cells from vaginal and mouth swabs.
dna evidence can be a valuable tool in criminal cases because:
1. All cells in the human body (except red blood cells) contain dna;
2. The structure of the dna of a person is identical throughout the body;
3. dna structure is constant over time; and
4. No two people (except identical twins) have the same dna.

dna evidence first appeared in a United States courtroom in 1986. Today, every U.S. ju-
risdiction now admits some type of dna evidence, and dna testing is widely accepted as sci-
entifically reliable. As dna evidence was unavailable at the time that many of Ohio’s death row
inmates were tried and convicted, the state and federal courts, the Ohio legislature and the
Attorney General’s Office have worked together to provide dna testing to eligible death row
inmates.

Legislative Overview

Capital Justice Initiative

In November 2000, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office unveiled the Capital Justice Initiative,
a voluntary program that established a protocol under which qualifying Ohio death row inmates
may obtain a dna test from the state.
Pursuant to the Initiative, an inmate is eligible for dna testing if they meet the following five
requirements:
1. A conclusive dna test has not been previously conducted;
2. dna testing was not available at the time of the inmate’s trial;
3. Biological material was in fact collected from the scene or victim at the time of the murder
and the biological material is of sufficient quantity and quality for testing;
4. The results of the test must be outcome determinative. That is, a test result would exonerate
the inmate; and
5. The whereabouts of the sample of biological material can be verified from the time that it
was first collected until the time when it is to be used in the dna test.

Senate Bill 11
On July 30, 2003, Governor Taft approved Senate Bill 11, which codified the Capital Justice Ini-
tiative. Pursuant to the Bill, death row inmates could request dna testing by filing an application for
dna testing in the Common Pleas Court that sentenced them to death. The Common Pleas Court
would then determine whether to accept the application for dna testing by using the five criteria
outlined in the Capital Justice Initiative section above.

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 If the application for dna testing was accepted and the results of the testing established, by clear
and convincing evidence, actual innocence of the capital specification that forms the basis of the
inmate’s death sentence, the death row inmate could file a post-conviction petition in the court that
imposed sentence and request that their sentence be vacated.
Inmates under sentence of death at the time the bill became effective on October 29, 2003,
had one year to file an application for dna testing in the Common Pleas Court. Only four death-
sentenced inmates requested dna testing under Senate Bill 11.

Senate Bill 262

Senate Bill 11 expired in October 2005 (when enacted in October 2003, it had a one-year sun-
set provision, but lawmakers renewed it for an additional year in 2004). On July 11, 2006, Governor
Taft approved Senate Bill 262, which permanently reinstated the law allowing certain inmates to ap-
ply for state-funded dna analysis of evidence that could affirm their guilt or prove their innocence.
Senate Bill 262 enacted a permanent measure allowing inmates to apply for state-paid, post-convic-
tion dna analysis of crime-scene evidence when the following are true:
1. No prior definitive dna test was conducted pursuant to the conviction;
2. The inmate pleaded not guilty at trial or is granted approval from the prosecutor in cases
where pleas of guilty or no contest were entered at the time of conviction;
3. Sufficient biological material is available;
4. The outcome of the dna analysis is capable of determining whether the inmate is guilty or
not guilty; and
5. From the date of application, at least one year must be remaining on the inmate’s sentence.

Requests for DNA Testing Made to State Courts

The following death row inmates have made requests to state appellate courts for dna testing:
Stanley Adams — Adams was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1999 aggravated mur-
der of 43-year-old Esther Cook and her 12-year-old daughter, Ashley Cook. On October 28, 2004,
Adams requested dna testing on “any and all evidence that was and was not tested.” dna testing,
performed prior to trial, revealed that Adams was the source of semen from oral, vaginal and
anal swabs taken from Ashley. Adams was also the source of semen found on the bed sheet where
Ashley’s body was found. On December 29, 2004, the trial court denied Adams’ request for dna
testing noting that Adams offered no explanation as to how further dna testing would change the
previous dna results.
David Wayne Allen — Allen was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1991 aggravated
murder of 84-year-old Chloie English. On September 23, 2004, Allen filed an application for dna
testing in the trial court. Allen requested dna testing on two items. First, he requested dna testing
on a bloodstain found on the sleeve of the jacket he was wearing when he was arrested. Second,
Allen requested dna testing on a pair of bloodstained gloves located near Ms. English’s body. On
November 7, 2007, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor provided dna test results indicating that the
blood on the sleeve was not Allen’s or the victim. Further, the samples on the gloves were unsuitable
for dna testing.

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 Melvin Bonnell — Bonnell was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1986 murder of
23-year-old Robert Benner. Bonnell’s habeas corpus petition is currently pending before the Sixth
Circuit Court of Appeals. On October 29, 2004, Bonnell filed a dna application in the trial court
requesting dna testing on several items including blood recovered from the crime scene, from
Bonnell’s hands and from Bonnell’s vehicle, and hair on a green pillow recovered from the crime
scene. The trial court denied Bonnell’s request for dna testing.
Roland Davis — Davis was convicted and sentenced to death for the 2000 aggravated murder
of 86-year-old Elizabeth Sheeler. Davis was sentenced to death in 2005 and currently has a direct
appeal pending before the Ohio Supreme Court and a post-conviction petition pending before the
trial court. On July 20, 2006, Davis filed along with his amended post-conviction petition a motion
for dna testing. On November 14, 2007, the trial court denied Davis’ motion for dna testing.
John Grant Gillard — Gillard was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1985 murders of
Denise Maxwell and Leroy Ensign. On September 25, 2007 the trial court granted Gillard’s applica-
tion for dna testing.
John Spirko — Spirko was convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping and aggravated
murder of 48-year-old Betty Jane Mottinger. On October 28, 2004 and November 16, 2004, Spirko
filed an application for dna testing in the trial court. On March 10, 2005, the trial court concluded
that dna testing could not exonerate Spirko and denied his request. (Note: Spirko’s sentence was com-
muted by Governor Strickland to life in prison without the possibility of parole on January 9, 2008.)

Federal Court Ordered DNA Testing

To date, the federal district courts have ordered, at the request of Ohio death row inmates,
dna testing for the following inmates:
Glenn Benner — Benner was convicted of the 1986 kidnapping, rape, and aggravated murder
of 21-year-old Trina Bowser and 26-year-old Cynthia Sedgwick. Benner was identified as the con-
tributor of the semen found in both the vaginal and anal samples taken from Ms. Bowser. There was
no genetic material to test for Dna with respect to the kidnapping, rape, and aggravated murder of
Ms. Sedgwick. Benner was executed by lethal injection on February 7, 2006.
Romell Broom — Broom was convicted of the 1985 kidnapping, rape, and aggravated mur-
der of 14-year-old Tryna Middleton. At trial, Broom claimed that Tryna was a stranger to him and
that he had no contact with her. However, semen samples removed from Tryna’s oral cavities were
found to match Broom (through blood typing). On appeal in federal court, the district court judge
ordered Dna testing as part of discovery. The results confirmed Broom as the contributor of the
semen sample.
Timothy Coleman — Coleman was convicted of the 1996 aggravated murder of Melinda Ste-
vens. On appeal in federal court, the district court granted Coleman’s motion to appoint an expert
for Dna testing on Melinda Stevens’ rape kit, underwear, shorts, and on a Colt 45 beer bottle that
was found near Ms. Stevens’ body. The rape kit was tested during Coleman’s successive post-convic-
tion proceedings, however testing yielded inconclusive results because the sample was insufficient.
As of publication of this report, results are pending.

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 Jesse Cowans — Cowans was convicted of the 1996 aggravated murder of 69-year-old Clara
Swart. Ms. Swart was found murdered in her kitchen. Her body was hanging from the refrigerator
door by an electrical cord. The bloodstains collected from the kitchen floor and Ms. Swart’s night-
clothes were not tested prior to trial to determine if they originated from Ms. Swart. On appeal in
federal court, the district court granted Dna testing. The results revealed that Ms. Swart was the
contributor of the bloodstains from the kitchen floor and nightclothes.
Brett Hartman — Hartman was convicted of the 1997 aggravated murder of 46-year-old
Winda Snipes. At trial, Hartman claimed that he had vaginal sexual intercourse with Ms. Snipes,
but that he had not anally raped her or killed her. Hartman was identified as the contributor of the
semen found in both the vaginal and anal samples taken from Ms. Snipes.
Jerome Henderson — Henderson was convicted and sentenced to death for the aggravated
murder, aggravated burglary, and attempted rape of 26-year-old Mary Acoff. Semen was taken from
Ms. Acoff ’s body, and blood and semen were found on Henderson’s coat. At Henderson’s request,
the district court ordered Dna testing on the vaginal swabs taken from Ms. Acoff. At the State’s
request, the district court ordered Dna testing on the blood and semen found on Henderson’s coat.
On February 5, 2003, the testing results were released. The results revealed that:
1. Ms. Acoff ’s boyfriend was the source of semen taken from vaginal swabs;
2. The semen found on Henderson’s coat belonged to Henderson; and
3. Ms. Acoff was the source of blood found on Henderson’s coat.
Dennis McGuire — McGuire was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1989 aggravated mur-
der and rape of Joy Stewart. Semen samples were taken from Ms. Stewart’s rectal cavity, but there was
insufficient quantity for Dna testing. Scientific advances allow for Dna testing with smaller quantities
of sample material. At McGuire’s request, the federal district court ordered that Dna testing be con-
ducted on the rectal swabs. The results indicated that McGuire was the source of the semen found.
Jeffrey Wogenstahl — Wogenstahl was convicted and sentenced to death for the aggravated
murder of 10-year-old Amber Garrett. At trial, the State presented Dna test results that a speck of
blood found in Wogenstahl’s car “could have originated” from the victim. At Wogenstahl’s request, the
federal district court ordered that Dna testing be conducted on the speck of blood found in Wogens-
tahl’s car. The results indicated that Amber was the source of the blood found in Wogenstahl’s car.

State Conducted DNA Testing

The State of Ohio has conducted Dna testing in the following cases, either at the request of the
inmate or on its accord:
Anthony Apanovitch — Apanovitch was convicted of the 1984 rape and aggravated murder of
33-year-old Mary Ann Flynn. The State advocated for Dna testing of available evidence as the best
means by which to determine the truth of Apanovitch’s claims of innocence. Despite Apanovitch’s
persistent opposition to Dna testing, and while his appeal was pending before the Sixth Circuit Court
of Appeals, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office proceeded with Dna testing on the rape kit
retained by the Coroner of Cuyahoga County. Test results obtained in 2006 identified Apanovitch as
the contributor of the semen samples found inside of Ms. Flynn’s oral cavity. Apanovitch’s appeal is
currently on remand from the Sixth Circuit to the federal district court for further proceedings.

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 Jerome Campbell — Campbell was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1989 aggravated
murder and aggravated burglary of 78-year-old Henry Turner. After exhausting all available state
and federal appeals in April 2002, Campbell requested Dna testing on blood found on a pair of
Campbell’s “Pony” gym shoes. The shoes, taken by police at the time of Campbell’s arrest (several
days after the murder), were tested prior to Campbell’s 1989 capital trial. The results of that test were
inconclusive and were admitted at Campbell’s 1989 trial. Campbell requested testing on the shoes,
at the conclusion of his appeals, for use in clemency proceedings.
Because Campbell was the first request under the new initiative, the Ohio Attorney General
agreed to complete Dna testing on the shoes, despite finding that Campbell’s request did not meet
the five criteria of the Initiative, outlined above. Specifically, the request did not meet the require-
ment that testing exonerate Campbell for two reasons. First, the Dna result does not undermine the
jury’s verdicts because no evidence or argument was presented by the State at trial to establish that
the blood on Campbell’s shoes belonged to the victim. Second, the origin of the blood on the shoes
— that it was Campbell’s — was in fact presented by the defense and was not contested by the State.
Nonetheless, Dna testing was conducted to timely resolve potential last minute issues.
Dna testing revealed that Campbell was the source of blood on the shoes. On June 24, 2003,
Governor Taft commuted Campbell’s sentence to life without parole.
John Spirko — Spirko was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1982 murder of 48-year-
old postmaster Betty Jane Mottinger. On October 31, 2005, Spirko requested testing from the Ohio
Attorney General to determine the presence of any other Dna contributors besides him on items
collected from the murder scene. While the Ohio Attorney General was considering the request,
Spirko brought a lawsuit in federal court alleging a constitutional right to Dna testing. The Ohio
Attorney General agreed to provide testing to the extent that materials were available. Thereafter,
Spirko subsequently withdrew his lawsuit. After two years and numerous tests of all available po-
tential evidence in the 25 year-old case, the genetic material gathered at both the abduction site
and the location where the victim’s body was found did not link Spirko to the murder. While these
results are not dispositive of Spirko’s guilt or innocence, Governor Strickland commuted Spirko’s
sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole on January 9, 2008.
David Steffen — Steffen was convicted and sentenced to death for the 1982 aggravated mur-
der of 19-year-old Karen Range. The Ohio Attorney General advocated for Dna testing of available
evidence as the best means by which to determine the truth of Steffen’s insistence that although
he killed Karen Range and thought about raping her, he did not actually rape her. Despite Steffen’s
persistent opposition to Dna testing, the Ohio Attorney General proceeded with Dna testing on the
rape kit retained by the Coroner of Hamilton County. On February 3, 2006, the court and Steffen’s
counsel were informed that the results excluded Steffen as a contributor of the genetic material
recovered from the victim. This outcome was consistent with what Steffen told police during his
taped confession and what Steffen told the jury at his trial, and is not inconsistent with the theory
that he attempted to rape Karen Range. It is, however, inconsistent with the jury verdict relative to
the rape charge. Nevertheless, the large amount of evidence corroborating Steffen’s confession to
the murder to law enforcement remains undisturbed. Upon receiving the results of the Dna testing,

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Steffen filed a motion for new trial in the trial court. The federal district court has stayed Steffen’s
federal habeas proceedings pending conclusion of Steffen’s state court proceedings. Additional Dna
testing is now being conducted as part of these new state court proceedings.

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 Statistics: Year-End 2007

2007 Capital Sentences

Sentences Imposed — 4

Case County Date of Sentence

Hunter Lamont Hamilton 9/20/07
Edward Lang Stark 7/27/07
Charles Maxwell Cuyahoga 3/21/07
Wayne Powell Lucas 9/13/07

Pending In the State System —44

This category is reserved for those inmates that have a direct appeal, post-conviction and/or
“Murnahan” appeal(s) pending in the state system and do not have any action pending in the fed-
eral system. At year-end, 44 such cases were pending in the state system.

Ripe For Federal Review —2

Inmates in this category have completed their state court appeals but have not yet initiated
their federal appeal. At year-end, two cases were ripe for federal review.

Pending In the Federal System —136

This category is reserved for those inmates that have a federal appeal pending in the district
court, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, or United States Supreme Court. At year-end, 136 cases were
pending in the federal system.

Sentences Nearest Execution

Only those cases that have completed all of their state and federal appeals, including an ap-
peal via a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, have procedurally
progressed sufficiently to be considered nearest execution. When the United States Supreme Court
denies an inmate’s request for certiorari in federal habeas appeal, the state of Ohio is then within
its province to carry out an inmate’s sentence of death. Thirteen inmates have sentences that are
nearest to execution.

Case County Cooey Intervener Status Case County Cooey Intervener Status
Johnnie Baston Lucas Granted John Gillard Stark N/A
Michael Benge Butler Moved for intervention Jeffrey Hill Hamilton Granted
Kenneth Biros Trumbull Granted Kevin Keith Crawford Granted
Melvin Bonnell Cuyahoga Moved for intervention Charles Lorraine Trumbull N/A
Romell Broom Cuyahoga Granted Billy Slagle Cuyahoga Granted
Clarence Carter Hamilton Granted Arthur Tyler Cuyahoga Granted
Richard Cooey Summit Complainant

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 As of publication of this report, the following inmates have exhausted their federal habeas
appeals at the United States Supreme Court and have had their executions delayed as a result of
additional appeals:

Case County Petition for Certiorari Filed Decision of U.S. Supreme Court
Jerome Henderson Hamilton 11/16/06 1/8/07
Charles Lorraine Trumbull 11/14/02 3/31/03
Gregory Lott Cuyahoga 11/15/01 2/19/02

For more detailed information on the appellate status of a particular case, see the Case His-
tory Sheets section. The listing of these cases, however, should not be construed as a prediction that
the inmates will proceed to sentence prior to any other. Any case may receive judicial action that
would substantially lengthen — or expedite — the imposition of the death sentence.

Total Pending Death Sentences —187

This category includes all death row inmates regardless of the status of their case in the appel-
late process. At year-end, 182 death sentences were pending in Ohio. However, there were only 179
inmates actually incarcerated on Ohio’s death row. John Conway and Donald Craig have two death
sentences, and Timothy Dunlap is currently on death row in Idaho.

Historical Overview — Capital Cases Pending At Year-End

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Cases in Federal Court 132 143 142 140 135 136
Cases in State Court 55 54 49 48 35 44
Cases Ripe for Federal Court 11 5 2 2 6 2
Sentences Nearest Execution 6 7 5 7 11 16

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 Demographics

Inmate Demographics
At year-end, 184 inmates were on death row in Ohio. One is female, and 183 are male. As in-
dividuals under the age of 18 at the time of the offense are not eligible to receive a death sentence in
Ohio, all 184 inmates are over 18 years of age.
African-American 51.8 %
Caucasian 44.1%
Other 4.1%
Average Age 44.3 Years
Average Time on Death Row 13.2 Years

Victim Demographics
At year-end, Ohio had 187 death penalty appellate cases pending. In those 187 cases, murder
victims totaled 275 men, women, and children (persons under the age of 18). The murder victim
demographic information is as follows:

Demographic Number Percentage

Male 150 53%
Female 133 47%

Adult 233 80%

Children 60 20%
African-American 92 33%
Caucasian 176 62%
Other 15 5%

 At year-end there were 187 death sentences. However, there were just 184 inmates actually incarcerated on Ohio’s death row.
John Conway and Donald Craig have two death sentences, and Timothy Dunlap is on death row in Idaho.

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 Capital Sentences Imposed in the State of Ohio Since 1983
From the re-imposition of the death penalty in 1981 until December 31, 2007, the State of
Ohio has imposed 252 capital sentences. On average, there have been ten capital sentences imposed
every year from 1983 forward. The most capital sentence were imposed in 1985 (18 sentences) and
1996 (17 sentences). The fewest capital sentences were imposed in 2000, 2006, and 2007 (4 sen-
tences each year).
The following chart details the name, county of origin, and date of imposition of every capi-
tal sentence in Ohio since 1981. Where relevant, multiple unrelated sentences are indicated with
“(1)” or “(2)”.

Death Sentences by Year

Case County Date Case County Date
Hunter, Lamont Hamilton 9/20/2007 Adams, Stanley T. Trumbull 10/10/2001
Powell, Wayne Lucas 9/13/2007 Gapen, Larry James Montgomery 7/3/2001
Lang, Edward Lee Stark 7/26/2007 Mink, Scott A. Montgomery 6/29/2001
Maxwell, Charles Cuyahoga 3/21/2007 Leonard, Patrick T. Hamilton 6/28/2001
Craig, Donald (2) Summit 8/16/2006 Ahmed, Nawaz Belmont 2/2/2001
Fry, Clarence, Jr. Summit 7/11/2006 Bryan, Quisi Cuyahoga 12/6/2000
Dean, Jason B. Clark 6/2/2006 Yarbrough, Terrell Jefferson 9/28/2000
Short, Duane Allen Montgomery 5/30/2006 Jordan, James Lucas 8/29/2000
Perez, Kerry D. Clark 12/9/2005 Scott, Michael Dean Stark 4/10/2000
Trimble, James E. Portage 11/21/2005 Tenace, Troy M. Lucas 11/4/1999
Diar, Nicole Lorain 11/3/2005 Sapp, William K. Clark 10/21/1999
Hale, Delano P. Cuyahoga 7/18/2005 Lynch, Ralph Hamilton 10/13/1999
Davis, Roland T. Licking 7/15/2005 Williams, Robert, Jr. Lucas 9/3/1999
Frazier, James P. Lucas 6/15/2005 Braden, David Franklin 6/14/1999
Brown, Vernon Cuyahoga 3/8/2005 Cassano, August Richland 5/26/1999
Mundt, Frederick Noble 12/16/2004 Group, Scott Mahoning 5/6/1999
Craig, Donald (1) Summit 8/6/2004 Williams, Shawn Lucas 5/5/1999
Johnson, Marvin G. Guernsey 6/4/2004 Taylor, James R. Greene 4/6/1999
Drummond, John E. Mahoning 3/12/2004 Lomax, Tazwell Sandusky 3/25/1999
Ketterer, Donald Butler 2/4/2004 Smith, Steven T. Richland 3/25/1999
Elmore, Phillip L. Licking 11/19/2003 Hanna, James G. Warren 11/30/1998
Koliser, Martin Mahoning 11/7/2003 Issa, Ahmad Fawzi Hamilton 10/16/1998
Hancock, Timothy Warren 10/24/2003 Tibbetts, Raymond Hamilton 8/27/1998
Barton, Rocky Warren 10/10/2003 Franklin, Antonio S. Montgomery 8/25/1998
Conway, James T. (2) Franklin 10/8/2003 Hughbanks, Gary Hamilton 7/6/1998
Ferguson, Darrell Montgomery 9/19/2003 Murphy, Ulysses Franklin 6/26/1998
Bethel Jr., Robert W. Franklin 8/26/2003 Jones, Odraye Ashtabula 6/9/1998
Roberts, Donna Marie Trumbull 6/24/2003 Coley, Douglas Lucas 6/8/1998
Hand, Gerald Delaware 6/16/2003 Johnson, Rayshawn Hamilton 6/1/1998
Were, James Hamilton 6/6/2003 Hartman, Brett Summit 5/27/1998
Conway, James T. (1) Franklin 2/27/2003 Campbell, Alva Franklin 4/9/1998
Newton, Christopher Richland 2/10/2003 Carter, Sean Trumbull 4/1/1998
Turner, Michael R. Franklin 1/3/2003 Green, Joseph Lucas 3/11/1998
Jackson, Nathaniel E. Trumbull 12/10/2002 Jackson, Kareem Franklin 3/6/1998
Monroe, Jonathon D. Franklin 11/7/2002 Stallings, Michael Summit 2/27/1998
McKnight, Gregory Vinton 11/1/2002 Herring, Willie Mahoning 2/23/1998
Brinkley, Grady Lucas 10/2/2002 Nields, Richard Hamilton 12/22/1997
Jackson, Cleveland R. Allen 8/5/2002 Fears, Angelo Hamilton 12/10/1997
Cunningham, Jeronique Allen 6/25/2002 Lindsey, Carl Brown 9/16/1997
Fitzpatrick, Stanley Hamilton 2/15/2002 Ashworth, Herman Licking 6/16/1997
Foust, Kelly Cuyahoga 1/11/2002 Cornwell, Sidney Mahoning 5/23/1997

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Case County Date Case County Date

Stojetz, John Madison 4/18/1997 Taylor, Michael Cuyahoga 5/28/1993

Cowans, Jessie Clermont 4/16/1997 Twyford, Raymond Jefferson 4/7/1993
Coleman, Timothy Clark 3/3/1997 Wogenstahl, Jeffrey Hamilton 3/15/1993
Yarbrough, Kevin Shelby 2/3/1997 Allard, Jerry Knox 2/22/1993
Jones, Elwood Hamilton 1/9/1997 Dunlap, Timothy Hamilton 2/1/1993
Madrigal, Jamie Lucas 11/25/1996 Awkal, Abdul Cuyahoga 12/14/1992
Hessler, Jerry F. Franklin 11/7/1996 Gumm, Darryl Hamilton 11/25/1992
Raglin, Walter Hamilton 11/6/1996 Garner, William Hamilton 11/5/1992
Clemons, Gerald Hamilton 11/1/1996 Bies, Michael Hamilton 10/30/1992
White, Clifton Summit 10/31/1996 Otte, Gary Cuyahoga 10/6/1992
Getsy, Jason Trumbull 9/12/1996 Fautenberry, John Hamilton 9/16/1992
Gross, Tony Muskingum 9/4/1996 Carter, Cedric Hamilton 7/30/1992
White, Maxwell Ashland 7/10/1996 Ballew, Tyrone Hamilton 7/1/1992
Jalowiec, Stanley Lorain 4/11/1996 Gerish, John Mahoning 6/23/1992
Green, Kenneth Cuyahoga 4/11/1996 Hill, Jeffrey Hamilton 6/19/1992
Myers, David Greene 3/14/1996 Davis, Wiley Cuyahoga 6/1/1992
Sanders, Carlos Hamilton 3/5/1996 Wilson, Daniel E. Lorain 5/8/1992
Brown, Mark A. Mahoning 2/28/1996 Davie, Roderick Trumbull 3/25/1992
Noling, Tyrone L. Portage 2/23/1996 Hill, Genesis Hamilton 12/11/1991
Smith, Kenneth W. Butler 2/9/1996 Loza, Jose Butler 11/12/1991
Skatzes, George Montgomery 1/30/1996 Biros, Kenneth Trumbull 10/29/1991
Smith, Raymond A. Lorain 1/5/1996 Frazier, Richard Cuyahoga 8/29/1991
Bays, Richard Greene 12/15/1995 Mack, Clarence Cuyahoga 8/1/1991
O’Neal, James Derrick Hamilton 12/11/1995 Webb, Michael D. Clermont 7/16/1991
Thomas, William A. Lucas 12/4/1995 Allen, David W. Cuyahoga 7/15/1991
Dixon, Archie Lucas 11/22/1995 Kinley, Juan Clark 5/2/1991
Vrabel, Stephen Mahoning 10/17/1995 Johnson, Michael J. Summit 3/28/1991
Lamar, Keith Lawrence 8/21/1995 Williams, Clifford Butler 2/22/1991
Goff, James Clinton 8/18/1995 Joseph, Richard Allen 2/8/1991
Filiaggi, James Lorain 8/1/1995 Scudder, Kevin Franklin 12/26/1990
Hoffner, Timothy Lucas 6/1/1995 Woodard, Eugene Cuyahoga 11/28/1990
Sheppard, Bobby Hamilton 5/30/1995 Burke, Mark Franklin 11/9/1990
McNeill, Freddie Lorain 5/12/1995 Lundgren, Jeffrey D. Lake 9/26/1990
Reynolds, Gordon Columbiana 4/28/1995 Cook, Derrick Hamilton 9/5/1990
Robb, Jason Franklin 4/17/1995 Berry, Wilford Cuyahoga 8/13/1990
Treesh, Frederick Lake 3/2/1995 Fox, Richard Wood 6/27/1990
Baston, Johnnie Lucas 2/24/1995 Lewis, Donald Cuyahoga 2/28/1990
Dennis, Adremy Summit 1/3/1995 Hawkins, Shawn L. Hamilton 1/26/1990
Goodwin, Michael Cuyahoga 12/29/1994 Spivey, Warren Mahoning 11/20/1989
McGuire, Dennis Preble 12/23/1994 Palmer, Donald L. Belmont 11/8/1989
Moore, Lee Hamilton 12/14/1994 Chinn, Davel Montgomery 9/1/1989
Mitts, Jr., Harry D. Cuyahoga 11/21/1994 Davis, Von Clark Butler 8/7/1989
Mason, Maurice Marion 7/7/1994 Carter, Clarence Hamilton 8/1/1989
Reynolds, Lawrence Summit 6/9/1994 Campbell, Jerome Hamilton 5/18/1989
Keith, Kevin A. Crawford 6/1/1994 Williams, Andre Trumbull 3/15/1989
Name County Sentence D’Ambrosio, Joe Cuyahoga 2/23/1989
Reynolds, Lawrence Summit 6/9/1994 Franklin, George Hamilton 1/4/1989
Keith, Kevin A. Crawford 6/1/1994 Durr, Darryl Cuyahoga 12/19/1988
Keenan, Thomas M. Cuyahoga 5/13/1994 Mills, James Ethan Hamilton 9/13/1988
Smith, Vernon Lucas 3/22/1994 Bonnell, Melvin Cuyahoga 5/25/1988
Henness, Warren Franklin 1/24/1994 Lawson, Jerry Clermont 5/13/1988
Bey, Gregory L. Lucas 12/22/1993 Rojas, Martin J. Hamilton 5/5/1988
Keene, Marvallous Montgomery 12/15/1993 Jackson, Andre Cuyahoga 4/21/1988
Phillips, Ronald Summit 9/15/1993 Smith, William H. Hamilton 4/14/1988
Williams, Willie Summit 8/12/1993 Slagle, Billy Cuyahoga 4/14/1988
Benge, Michael Butler 6/15/1993 Combs, Ronald Hamilton 3/1/1988

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Case County Date Case County Date

Evans, Derrick Cuyahoga 10/16/1987 Greer, Paul Summit 7/11/1985

Waddy, Warren Franklin 10/2/1987 Coleman, Alton (2) Hamilton 6/27/1985
Frazier, Wayne Cuyahoga 9/22/1987 DePew, Rhett Butler 6/25/1985
Jells, Reginald Cuyahoga 9/18/1987 Gillard, John Grant Stark 6/19/1985
Murphy, Joseph D. Marion 9/3/1987 Poindexter, Dewaine Hamilton 6/10/1985
Lott, Gregory Cuyahoga 7/29/1987 Bradley, William J. Scioto 6/3/1985
Eley, John Mahoning 7/14/1987 Coleman, Alton (1) Hamilton 5/6/1985
Powell, Tony Hamilton 1/27/1987 Post, Ronald Lorain 3/13/1985
Richey, Kenneth Putnam 1/26/1987 Hooks, Danny Montgomery 2/11/1985
Johnson, Gary V. Cuyahoga 1/2/1987 Apanovitch, Anthony Cuyahoga 1/8/1985
Cooey, Richard Summit 12/9/1986 Clark, Joseph Lewis Lucas 11/28/1984
Lorraine, Charles Trumbull 12/9/1986 Bedford, Daniel Hamilton 11/9/1984
Montgomery, William Lucas 11/7/1986 Holloway, Allen Hamilton 11/5/1984
Sneed, David Stark 8/7/1986 Hamblin, David Cuyahoga 10/29/1984
Benner, Glenn Summit 5/14/1986 Zuern, William G. Hamilton 10/18/1984
Moreland, Samuel Montgomery 5/5/1986 Stumpf, John David Guernsey 9/27/1984
Landrum, Lawrence Ross 4/2/1986 Spirko, John Van Wert 9/10/1984
Hill, Danny Lee Trumbull 2/28/1986 Williams, Donald Cuyahoga 8/3/1984
Hicks, John R. Hamilton 2/21/1986 Brooks, Reginald Cuyahoga 6/11/1984
Wiles, Mark W. Portage 2/12/1986 Esparza, Gregory Lucas 5/22/1984
Hutton, Percy Cuyahoga 2/7/1986 Buell, Robert Wayne 4/11/1984
Tyler, Arthur Cuyahoga 1/16/1986 Scott, Jay Cuyahoga 4/3/1984
Morales, Alfred Cuyahoga 1/8/1986 Williams, Lewis Cuyahoga 11/3/1983
Roe, John Glenn Franklin 12/23/1985 Sowell, Billy Hamilton 11/3/1983
Dickerson, Frederick Lucas 11/7/1985 Beuke, Michael Hamilton 10/25/1983
Jamison, Derrick Hamilton 10/18/1985 Byrd, John Hamilton 8/19/1983
Brewer, David M. Greene 10/16/1985 Spisak, Frank Cuyahoga 8/10/1983
Broom, Romell Cuyahoga 10/16/1985 Martin, Ernest Cuyahoga 7/8/1983
Wickline, William D. Franklin 9/24/1985 Mapes, David Cuyahoga 6/15/1983
Van Hook, Robert Hamilton 8/8/1985 Steffen, David Hamilton 5/25/1983
Henderson, Jerome Hamilton 8/5/1985

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 CAPITAL SENTENCES IMPOSED BY YEAR

20
18
17
16 16

15

13 13 13 13

11
10 10 10 10
10 9 9 9
8
7 7

5 5
5
4 4 4

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83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07

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 Executions Since 1981
As of publication of this report, twenty-six individuals have been executed under Ohio’s cur-
rent law, including two in 2007. Detailed below is a list of the twenty-six individuals that have been
executed since Ohio’s current death penalty law became effective on October 19, 1981.

Case County Date of Crime Date of Death Date of Execution

Sentence
Herman Ashworth Licking 9/10/96 6/16/97 9/27/05
Rocky Barton Warren 1/16/03 10/10/03 7/12/06
Glenn Benner Summit 8/06/85 5/14/86 2/7/06
Wilford Berry Cuyahoga 11/30/89 8/13/90 2/19/99
David Brewer Greene 3/28/85 10/16/85 4/29/03
Robert Buell Wayne 7/17/82 4/11/84 9/25/02
John Byrd Hamilton 4/17/83 8/19/83 2/19/02
Joseph Clark Lucas 1/13/84 11/28/84 5/2/06
Alton Coleman Hamilton 7/13/84 6/27/85 4/26/02
Adremy Dennis Summit 6/05/94 1/03/95 10/13/04
Darrell Ferguson Montgomery 12/26/01 9/19/03 8/8/06
James Filiaggi Lorain 1/24/94 8/1/1995 4/24/07
Richard Fox Wood 9/26/89 6/27/90 2/12/03
John Hicks Hamilton 8/02/85 2/21/86 11/29/05
Jeffrey Lundgren Lake 4/17/89 9/26/90 10/24/06
Ernest Martin Cuyahoga 1/21/83 7/08/83 6/18/03
Scott Mink Montgomery 9/19/00 6/29/01 7/20/04
Christopher Newton Richland 11/15/01 2/10/03 5/24/07
John Glenn Roe Franklin 10/06/84 12/23/85 2/3/04
Jay Scott Cuyahoga 5/06/83 4/03/84 6/14/01
William Smith Hamilton 9/26/87 4/14/88 3/8/05
Stephen Vrabel Mahoning 3/03/89 10/17/95 7/14/04
William Wickline Franklin 8/14/82 9/24/85 3/30/04
Lewis Williams Cuyahoga 1/20/83 11/03/83 1/14/04
Willie Williams Summit 9/01/91 8/12/93 10/25/05
William Zuern Hamilton 6/09/84 10/18/84 6/8/04
Execution Demographics
The demographic information on the above twenty-six inmates is as follows:
African-American 34.62%
Caucasian 65.38%
Average Age at Time of Execution 31 Years
Average Time from Death Sentence to Execution 14.1 Years

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 Removal from Death Row
An inmate is “removed” from death row if the inmate’s conviction or capital sentence is vacat-
ed by subsequent court action or clemency, if the inmate dies while incarcerated, or if the inmate’s
capital sentence is executed.

2007 Overview
James Filiaggi — On 4/24/07, James Filiaggi was executed by lethal injection.
George Franklin — Following a successful appeal of his conviction and capital sentence,
Franklin pled guilty on 4/5/07 to the aggravated murder of Gerald Strauss and received a sentence
of 50 years to life.
Darryl Gumm — Gumm’s Atkins claim was granted and Gumm was sentenced to 48 years to
life.
Richard Joseph — On 6/14/07, Joseph was sentenced to 20 years to life, after his original con-
viction was vacated on appeal.
Timothy Hancock — On 2/27/08, Hancock was sentenced to life without parole after his capi-
tal sentence was vacated.
Jamie Madrigal — On 1/12/07, Madrigal pled guilty to aggravated murder and was sentenced
to 33 years to life after his conviction was vacated on appeal.
James Ethan Mills — On 9/26/07, Mills pled guilty to aggravated murder and was sentenced
to 87 years to life after his original motion for new trial was granted.
Christopher Newton — On 5/24/07, Christopher Newton was executed by lethal injection.
Donald Williams — Williams has a new trial scheduled for 3/19/08, after his capital sentence
was vacated on appeal.
Kevin Yarbrough — On 4/6/07, Yarbrough was sentenced to 30 years to life after it was deter-
mined that he was mentally retarded and not eligible for a capital sentence.
(Note: On 1/7/08, Kenneth Richey entered a plea agreement and was sentenced to time previ-
ously served. On 1/9/08, Governor Strickland commuted the death sentence of inmate John Spirko
to life incarceration without the possibility of parole.)

Historical Overview: Ohio Inmates Removed From Death Row Since 1981

9 Sentences Commuted to Life by the Governor of Ohio:

Debra Denise Brown Elizabeth Green Donald Lee Maurer
Jerome Campbell Leonard Jenkins Willie Lee Jester
Rosalie Grant Beatrice Lampkin Lee Edward Seiber

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26 Executions:
Herman Ashworth Adremy Dennis John Glenn Roe
Rocky Barton Darrell Ferguson Jay Scott4
Glenn Benner James Filiaggi William Smith
Wilford Berry Richard Fox Stephen Vrabel
David Brewer John Hicks William Wickline
Robert Buell Jeffrey Lundgren Lewis Williams
John Byrd Ernest Martin Willie Williams
Joseph Clark Scott Mink William Zuern
Alton Coleman Christopher Newton

19 Deaths by Natural Causes:

Jerry Lee Allard John Gerish Martin Koliser
William Bradley Jerry Hessler John Dean Mize
Lincoln Carter Allen Holloway Kevin Myers
Gerald Clemons Danny Hooks Gordon Reynolds
Terry Coffman James Jordan John Simko, Jr.
Raymond Davis Steven Kidwell Michael Taylor
John R. Dougherty

4 Re-sentenced to Death on Remand:

Alva Campbell Troy Tenace
Thomas Keenan James Were

46 Sentenced to Life on Remand:

Sterling Barnes Tony Gross James Ethan Mills
Daniel Brock Joseph Green Bill Penix
Antonio Brooks Kenneth Green Carroll Pless
Justin Claytor Carl Haight Tony Powell
Ronald Combs Timothy Hancock Billy Rogers
Wiley Davis Wayne Henish Jay Scott
Dwight Denson Charles Henderson Theodore Soke
Rhett DePew Dorian Hill Rayvon Taylor
Tyson Dixon David Hudson Jeffrey Thompson
Derrick Flemming Ediberto Huertas Anthony Walker
Glenn Fort Michael Johnson Kevin Watson
George Franklin Richard Joseph Shawn Williams
Richard Frazier Jeffrey Lawrence Sharon Young
Donald Glenn Tazwell Lomax Joseph Zuranski
John Glenn Jamie Madrigal
David Hamblin Kent Malcolm

4 Jay Scott received two death sentences. The Eighth District Court of Appeals vacated his second death sentence, and he was
re-sentenced to life. Execution for the first sentence was carried out on 6/14/01.

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3 Sentenced to Life After Mental Retardation Determination:
Derrick Evans Kevin Yarbrough Darryl Gumm

1 Sentenced to 10 to 25 Years on Remand:

Charles Tolliver

2 State Elected Not to Retry on Remand:

Derrick Jamison Dale Johnston

7 Pending Re-sentencing
Frederick Dickerson Donna Roberts Donald Williams
David Mapes Troy Tenace
Dewaine Poindexter Maxwell White

2 Other:
Alton Coleman 5 Terrell Yarbrough6

5 Alton Coleman received two death sentences. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated his first death sentence. Execu-
tion was carried out on Coleman’s second death sentence on 4/26/02, before he was re-sentenced on his first case. Under the
relevant law at the time, he could not have been re-sentenced to death.
6 On 12/1/04, the Ohio Supreme Court vacated Terrell Yarbrough’s conviction and sentence, holding that Ohio lacked jurisdic-
tion to try Yarbrough for aggravated murder because the murders occurred in Pennsylvania. Yarbrough is currently serving
59 years for the robbery, burglary and kidnapping charges he committed in Ohio before killing his victims in Pennsylvania.
Yarbrough’s case is currently awaiting re-trial in Pennsylvania.

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 Adams, Stanley T.
Adams, Stanley T. Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 10/11/99, Adams murdered 43-year-old Esther Cook and her 12-year-old daughter, Ashley Cook, in their Warren
home. Ms. Cook had previously allowed Adams to live with her and Ashley. Adams beat Ms. Cook to death, breaking
her nose and ribs and causing severe trauma to her head, neck, chest and abdomen. Adams raped Ashley, punched
her multiple times in the mouth, hit her in the head and strangled her with an electrical cord. DNA testing proved that
the semen, found next to Ashley's nude body, belonged to Adams. By the time of his trial for the Cooks' murders,
Adams had been convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life for the 8/6/99 rape and murder of 40-year-old Roslyn
Taylor of Poland Township.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/16/2000 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 10/10/2001 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/1/2005

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/19/2006
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/18/2006
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/28/2007
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/17/2004
District Court Decision: 4/24/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/16/2005

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/6/2003 Notice of Appeal: 5/22/2007
Trial Court Decision: 3/26/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/31/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/29/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 11/17/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Adams' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/24/07, the district court denied Adams' petition for a writ of certiorari. On 5/22/07, Adams' filed notice of appeal to
the 6th Circuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2273

As Of: 12/31/2007

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 Ahmed, Nawaz
Ahmed, Nawaz Belmont County

County: Belmont
Summary of Crime:
On 9/11/99, Ahmed murdered his estranged wife, 39-year-old Dr. Lubaina Bhatti, her father, 78-year-old Abdul Majid
Bhatti, her sister, 35-year-old Ruhie Ahmed, and her niece, 2-year-old Nasira Ahmed, in Dr. Bhatti's home in St.
Clairsville. Dr. Bhatti and Ahmed were going through a bitter divorce and child custody battle. Ahmed bludgeoned each
of the victims heads and slashed their throats. DNA testing found Ahmed's blood at the crime scene. Ahmed was
arrested in New York City, as he waited to board a flight to his native country, Pakistan.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/7/1999 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 2/2/2001 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/11/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/25/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/28/2005

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/ 3/ 2002 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/8/2005 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/28/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/16/2007 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/2/2005 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 8/25/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Ahmed's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
7/11/07, Ahmed filed his notice of intent to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 9/28/07, the
district court set a scheduling order. On 12/28/07, the district court denied Ahmed's motion for a certificate of
appealability and for an extension of time to appeal. (Note: On 1/17/08, Ahmed filed a successive Murnahan
appeal in the Ohio Supreme Court).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2523

As Of: 12/31/2007

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 Allard, Jerry
Allard, Jerry Knox County

County: Knox
Summary of Crime:
On 3/30/92, Allard murdered his former wife, 25-year-old Karen Allard, and their daughter, 2-year-old Rachel Allard,
and attempted to murder their son, 4-year-old Aaron Allard, at Allard's apartment in Mt. Vernon. Allard forced Ms.
Allard to take an overdose of drugs by holding a knife to Rachel's throat. Then, Allard stabbed Ms. Allard at least 17
times in her chest and neck and stabbed Rachel multiple times in her thorax and neck. Allard also cut Aaron's neck,
but he survived. Allard told police that he murdered Ms. Allard because she refused to reconcile with him and that he
murdered Rachel because he feared she would grow up to be like her mother.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/6/1992 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 2/22/1993 Judge: Weber

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/22/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/20/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/22/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/28/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/12/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/22/1996
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/9/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/19/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/16/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/6/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/25/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/17/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/26/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 4/30/2000

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 4/30/00, Jerry Lee Allard died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2624

As Of:4/30/2000

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Allen, David W. Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On or about 1/24/91, Allen murdered 84-year-old Chloie English in her Bedford home. Ms. English had met Allen when
she came to visit him and other prisoners as part of her church ministry program. After his release from prison, Allen
beat Ms. English, strangled her, slit her wrists and stabbed her 16 times. Allen also stole her money, credit cards and
checkbook.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/22/1991 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 7/15/1991 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/5/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/10/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/12/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/9/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/6/1995
District Court Decision: 10/3/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/18/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/11/2002
Trial Court Decision: 4/11/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/4/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/7/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/29/1996 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 12/18/1996 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending further DNA testing.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently held in abeyance in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 9/6/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Allen's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 10/3/02,
the federal district court denied Allen's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/11/02, Allen filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 2/13/04, the 6th Circuit denied Allen's motion to remand to the district court and issued
a briefing schedule. On 3/2/06, the 6th Circuit partially granted Allen's motion for an expanded certificate of
appealability and issued a briefing schedule. On 4/24/06, the 6th Circuit granted Allen's motion to hold briefing in
abeyance pending the completion of DNA testing in the trial court. Meanwhile, on 9/23/04, Allen filed an application
for DNA testing in the trial court. On 2/16/06, the trial court granted Allen's application for DNA testing. On 10/6/06,
the trial court ordered the Cuyahoga County coroner's office to complete the requested DNA testing. On 11/7/07,
the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor provided the DNA test results.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6013

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Apanovitch, Anthony
Apanovitch, Anthony Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 8/23/84, Apanovitch murdered 33-year-old Mary Ann Flynn in her Cleveland home. Ms. Flynn had hired Apanovitch
to paint her house. Apanovitch tied up Ms. Flynn, raped her, brutally beat her and stabbed her in the neck with wood
from the window sill in her bedroom. DNA testing, conducted in 2006, identified Apanovitch as the source of the sperm
found inside Ms. Flynn's mouth.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/2/1984 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 1/8/1985 Judge: Manos

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/1/1991
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/28/1992
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/28/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/7/1987
District Court Decision: 7/28/1993
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/2/1988 Notice of Appeal: 1/26/1994
Trial Court Decision: 5/11/1989 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/3/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/31/1991 State's Final Brief: 8/10/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 7/24/1991 Oral Argument: 3/7/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 10/19/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently on remand in the district court and awaiting further proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 10/7/87, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Apanovitch's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
7/28/93, the federal district court denied Apanovitch's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/7/06, the 6th Circuit
held oral argument. On 9/27/06, the State notified the 6th Circuit that DNA testing had been completed. On
10/19/06, the 6th Circuit remanded the case to the district court for further proceedings related to the DNA testing.
On 5/9/07, the district court granted Apanovitch's motion for DNA testing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8392

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Ashworth, Herman
Ashworth, Herman Licking County

County: Licking
Summary of Crime:
On 9/10/96, Ashworth murdered 40-year-old Daniel Baker outside the Wagon Wheel bar in Newark. After having a few
drinks at the Wagon Wheel and Legend Bars with Mr. Baker, Ashworth beat Mr. Baker with a board and kicked him
several times. He then stole Mr. Baker's wallet. Ashworth later confessed and pled guilty to the charges.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/20/1996 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/16/1997 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/1/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/14/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/17/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/17/2001
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/24/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/4/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/16/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/20/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/8/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/1/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 9/27/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/27/05, Herman Dale Ashworth was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:9/27/2005

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 Awkal, Abdul
Awkal, Abdul Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/7/92, Awkal murdered his estranged wife, 22-year-old Latife Awkal, and his brother-in-law, 24-year-old Mahmoud
Abdul-Aiz, at the Cuyahoga Domestic Relations Court. Awkal was angry at Mrs. Awkal and Mr. Abdul-Aiz because Mrs.
Awkal had filed for divorce and custody of their 16-month-old daughter. Awkal chased Mrs. Awkal and Mr. Abdul-Aiz
into a room in the courthouse and shot them both at close range. Awkal was arrested in the courthouse, and he later
confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/9/1992 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 12/14/1992 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/27/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/24/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/18/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/30/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/13/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/14/1996
District Court Decision: 11/14/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/21/1997

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 11/29/2001
Trial Court Decision: 9/2/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 1/26/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/25/1998 State's Final Brief: 1/20/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 4/7/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently held in abeyance in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals pending further proceedings in the district
court.
Case Notes:
On 8/14/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Awkal's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/14/01, the federal district court denied Awkal's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/2/04, Awkal filed a pro
se motion to waive further appeals. On 6/25/04, the 6th Circuit remanded the case to the district court for a
competency evaluation. On 3/4/05, the district court found Awkal not competent to waive his appeals. On 3/8/06,
the 6th Circuit again remanded the case to the district court for a competency evaluation. On 7/27/06, the district
court found Awkal competent to waive his appeals. On 8/22/07, the 6th Circuit reversed the district court and
remanded for an updated competency determination. On 12/3/07, the district court found Awkal incompetent to
waive his appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5495

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Ballew, Tyrone
Ballew, Tyrone Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 3/17/90, Ballew murdered 56-year-old Donald Hill in a vacant lot on Kerper Avenue. Mr. Hill owed Ballew money for
cocaine. Ballew and his four accomplices, Patrick Coffey, Ulric "Shorty" Robinson, Michael "Bounce" Johnson and
Jerry Baskin, kidnapped Mr. Hill from his house, beat him and drove him to a vacant lot. Ballew then shot Mr. Hill three
times in the back.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/11/1990 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 7/1/1992 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/6/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/18/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/30/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/21/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/2/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/7/1996
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/6/1997

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/21/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/17/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/6/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/17/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/21/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/21/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Ballew's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 8/7/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Ballew's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/18/98, Ballew filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 5/11/01, the district court
granted Ballew's motions to extend time to complete discovery. On 8/3/01, Ballew filed video affidavits and
depositions. On 9/27/01, the district court denied Ballew's motion for an evidentiary hearing and granted Ballew's
motion to expand the record. On 10/1/04, the case was reassigned to Judge Watson. On 8/24/07, the court issued
a scheduling order. On 12/10/07 Ballew filed his final merit brief. (Note: On 1/9/08, the State filed its final merit brief).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5661

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Barton, Rocky
Barton, Rocky Warren County

County: Warren
Summary of Crime:
On 1/16/03, Barton murdered his wife, 43-year-old Kimberli Jo Barton, at their home in Waynesville. Kimberli and
Barton had gotten in a domestic dispute that morning and Kimberli, along with her 17-year-old daughter and Barton's
uncle, was returning home to gather her belongings in order to move out. When Kimberli arrived, Barton ambushed
her in the driveway. He shot Kimberli with a shotgun once in the side and then again in the back. He then aimed the
gun at his step-daughter's head and at his uncle, before shooting himself in the face. At trial, Barton admitted to the
murder and told the jury that he deserved to die.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/10/2003 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 10/10/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/5/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 7/12/2006

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 7/12/06, Rocky Barton was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:7/12/2006

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 Baston, Johnnie
Baston, Johnnie Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 3/21/94, Baston murdered 53-year-old Chong Mah at Continental Wigs N' Things in downtown Toledo. Mr. Mah
was the owner of the retail store. Baston stole money and merchandise from the store and shot Mr. Mah in the back of
the head at close range. Baston later admitted the robbery to the Columbus police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/8/1994 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 2/24/1995 Judge: Carr

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/6/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/22/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/31/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/3/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/12/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/12/1999
District Court Decision: 9/12/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/6/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/14/2003
Trial Court Decision: 7/10/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 1/3/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/17/2000 State's Final Brief: 12/27/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 3/21/2001 Oral Argument: 4/27/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/25/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 3/15/2006

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 4/18/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 5/22/2006

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are complete. Baston has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 5/12/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Baston's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
9/12/03, the federal district court denied Baston's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/25/05, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court's decision denying Baston's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/22/06, the U.S.
Supreme Court denied Baston's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 8/2/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied the
State's motion to set execution date. Meanwhile, on 6/16/06, the federal district court granted Baston's motion to
intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4693

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Bays, Richard
Bays, Richard Greene County

County: Greene
Summary of Crime:
On 11/15/93, Bays murdered 76-year-old wheelchair-bound Charles Weaver in Xenia. After smoking crack cocaine,
Bays went to Mr. Weaver's house to borrow money. When Mr. Weaver told Bays that he did not have any money,
Bays beat him with a battery charger and a portable tape recorder and then stabbed him several times with a kitchen
knife. Bays then took Mr. Weaver's wallet containing $25 cash and $9 worth of food stamps. Bays confessed to Xenia
police and discussed the crime with another inmate while in county jail.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/14/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 12/15/1995 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/30/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/13/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/24/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/29/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/12/2002 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/20/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/15/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 2nd District Court of Appeals has reversed the trial court's denial of successive post-conviction relief. Case is
currently on remand in the trial court for further post-conviction proceedings.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 10/13/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bays' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/4/03,
Bays filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 3/16/04, the trial
court denied Bays' successive post-conviction petition. On 1/7/05, the 2nd District Court of Appeals reversed the
trial court's decision and remanded to the trial court for further proceedings. On 11/30/05, the trial court denied
Bays' pro se motion to dismiss. On 11/9/07, Bays filed a notice to voluntarily dismiss his Atkins petition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4399

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Bedford, Daniel
Bedford, Daniel Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 4/24/84, Bedford murdered his 25-year-old ex-girlfriend, Gwen Toepfert, and her 27-year-old boyfriend, John Smith,
at Ms. Toepfert's apartment in Cincinnati. Bedford came to Ms. Toepfert's apartment and shot her and her boyfriend
while they were sleeping. Bedford did not shoot Ms. Toepfert's roommate, Jo Ann Funk, who was also sleeping in the
apartment. Bedford confessed to the police later that day.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/17/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/9/1984 Judge: Smith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/26/1992
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/3/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/17/1995
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/8/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/12/1988
District Court Decision: 5/3/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/6/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/8/1989 Notice of Appeal: 6/1/2007
Trial Court Decision: 5/4/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/11/1991 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/29/1992 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/12/1993 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/24/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 10/12/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bedford's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/26/92, Bedford filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 5/2/00, the district court
partially denied Bedford's amended petition and ordered briefing on the remaining claims. On 5/3/07, the district
court denied Bedford's remaining claims. On 6/1/07, Bedford filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/12/07,
the 6th Circuit set a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8452

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Benge, Michael
Benge, Michael Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 1/31/93, Benge murdered his girfriend, Judith Gabbard, on the west side of the Miami River. After getting into an
argument with Ms. Gabbard, Benge beat her several times with a metal pipe and then threw her into the river. He stole
her ATM card and withdrew $400 from her account. Benge subsequently confessed to the police. He testified at trial
that he was in a rage when he killed Ms. Gabbard.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/10/1993 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/15/1993 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/1/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/16/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/12/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/14/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/5/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/4/1996
District Court Decision: 3/31/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 8/4/2004
Trial Court Decision: 7/14/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/21/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/27/1998 State's Final Brief: 12/19/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 7/22/1998 Oral Argument: 6/1/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/16/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 9/10/2007

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 10/15/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 11/13/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are complete. Benge has filed a motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 3/4/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Benge's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/31/04,
the federal district court denied Benge's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/4/04, Benge filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 6/1/06, the 6th Circuit held oral argument. On 1/16/07, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's decision. On 11/13/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Benge's petition for a writ of certiorari.
Meanwhile, on 11/29/07, Benge filed a motion in district court to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On
12/19/07, the State filed a response in opposition. (Note: On 2/15/08, the district court granted Benge's motion to
intervene in the Cooey litigation).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5312

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Benner, Glenn
Benner, Glenn Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 8/6/85, Benner murdered 26-year-old Cynthia Sedgwick in the woods surrounding the Blossom Music Center,
where Ms. Sedgwick had attended a concert. Benner abducted Ms. Sedgwick, raped her and choked her to death. On
1/2/86, Benner murdered his acquaintance, 21-year-old Trina Bowser, in Akron. Benner kidnapped Ms. Bowser, raped
her and killed her. Benner was also convicted for the attempted murders and rapes of two other woman on two
separate occasions. DNA testing, conducted during federal appeals in 2003, identified Benner as the source of semen
found in Ms. Bowser's vagina and rectum.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/21/1986 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 5/14/1986 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/24/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/26/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/15/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/22/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/18/1989
District Court Decision: 11/19/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/16/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/21/1990 Notice of Appeal: 12/19/2003
Trial Court Decision: 8/16/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/27/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/17/1997 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 3/21/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/3/1995 Certiorari Petition: 6/6/2005

Supreme Court Decision: 7/24/1996 Brief in Opposition: 7/13/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 10/3/2005

Current Status
As Of: 2/7/2006

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/7/06, Glenn Benner was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:2/7/2006

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 Berry, Wilford
Berry, Wilford Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 11/30/89, Berry murdered his boss, 66-year-old Charles Mitroff, at Charles Bakery in Cleveland. As part of his plan
to murder Mr. Mitroff, Berry supplied his accomplice and co-worker, Anthony Lozar, with a gun and kept a gun for
himself. When Mr. Mitroff returned to the bakery after making deliveries, Lozar shot him in the torso. When Mr. Mitroff
fell to the floor injured, Berry walked up to him and shot him in the head. Berry and Lozar buried Mr. Mitroff in a shallow
grave near a bridge and stole his van. Berry confessed to police and bragged about the murder to his fellow jail
inmates.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/13/1989 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 8/13/1990 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/19/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/21/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/28/1995
District Court Decision: 11/19/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 2/17/1999

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/19/1999

Current Status
As Of: 2/19/1999

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/19/99, Wilford Berry was executed by lethal injection. This marked the first execution in Ohio since 1963.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:2/19/1999

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Bethel Jr., Robert W. Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 6/26/96, Bethel and his accomplice, fellow gang member Jeremy Chavis, murdered 18-year-old James Reynolds
and Reynolds' girlfriend, 14-year-old Shannon K. Hawks, in a field in Franklin County. Bethel, a Crips gang member,
suspected Reynolds was to testify against Tyrone Green, a fellow Crip, in connection with a prior murder. Bethel and
Chavis lured Reynolds and Hawks to the field by telling them that they were going to shoot off guns for fun. When the
group arrived at the field, Bethel and Chavis shot Hawks four times and Reynolds 10 times. Bethel later confessed the
murders to his girlfriend. Chavis was also convicted of the two aggravated murders and sentenced to 30 years to life
on each count.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/16/2000 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 8/26/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/4/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/28/2005 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 8/31/2007 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/29/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on post-conviction, currently pending a decision in the 10th District Court of Appeals.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 10/4/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bethel's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. Meanwhile,
on 8/31/07, the trial court denied Bethel's post-conviction petition. On 10/1/07, Bethel filed a notice of appeal in the
10th District Court of Appeals. On 11/20/07, the 10th District Court of Appeals granted Bethel's motion to
supplement the record. On 11/21/07, Bethel filed his brief. On 12/11/07, the 10th District Court of Appeals granted
the State's motion to supplement the record. On 12/11/07, the State filed its brief. Meanwhile, on 8/29/07, the Ohio
Supreme Court denied Bethel's Murnahan appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1588

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Beuke, Michael
Beuke, Michael Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 6/1/83, Beuke murdered 27-year-old Robert Craig in Union Township. Mr. Craig had picked Beuke up on I-275
where he was hitchhiking. Beuke shot Mr. Craig twice in the head and once in the chest, dumped his body in the
bushes and stole his car. Beuke was also convicted for the attempted murders of two other motorists whom he had
shot and seriously wounded when they picked him up on two separate occasions. Beuke admitted to his friend that he
was the "Mad Hitchhiker" sought by police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/5/1983 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 10/25/1983 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/18/1992
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/16/1994
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/26/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/20/1988
District Court Decision: 10/19/1995
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/6/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/16/1989 Notice of Appeal: 1/12/1996
Trial Court Decision: 8/28/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/25/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/14/1991 State's Final Brief: 9/20/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 1/15/1992 Oral Argument: 3/14/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/17/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 7/20/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Beuke's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/19/95, the federal district court denied Beuke's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 1/12/96, Beuke filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 9/20/06, the State filed its final brief. On 9/25/06, Beuke filed his final brief
and final reply brief. On 3/13/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments. On 11/6/07, Beuke filed a motion to intervene
in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On 11/19/07, the State filed a response in opposition. (Note: On 2/15/08, the
district court granted Beuke's motion to intervene in the Cooey litigation).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8833

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Bey, Gregory L.
Bey, Gregory L. Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 8/9/92, Bey murdered 48-year-old Dale Pinkelman in Pinky's Collectibles in Toledo. Mr. Pinkelman was the owner
of the retail store. Bey stabbed Mr. Pinkelman in the chest, stole merchandise from the store and took Mr. Pinkelman's
car.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/12/1992 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 12/22/1993 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/19/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/17/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/11/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/28/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/19/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/19/1999
District Court Decision: 9/9/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/6/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/8/2004
Trial Court Decision: 10/31/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/5/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/16/2000 State's Final Brief: 5/4/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 10/18/2000 Oral Argument: 12/5/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/25/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 12/21/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 11/12/1997 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the U.S. Supreme Court on Bey's petition for a writ of certiorari.

Case Notes:
On 5/19/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bey's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/9/04, the
federal district court denied Bey's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/25/07, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court. On 12/21/07, Bey filed a petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5122

As Of:12/31/2007

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Bies, Michael Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/11/92, Bies and his accomplice, Darryl Gumm, murdered 10-year-old Aaron Raines in an abandoned building in
the Lower Price Hill section of Cincinnati. On the day of the murder, Bies and Gumm decided they wanted to have sex
with a child. Gumm, who knew Aaron, lured him by offering him $10 to help him and Bies remove scrap metal from an
abandoned building. When Aaron refused to perform oral sex for money, Gumm and Bies beat him repeatedly with a
wooden board, metal pipe and block of concrete. Bies eventually confessed to the police. Gumm also received a
death sentence for his role in Aaron's murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/5/1992 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 10/30/1992 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/1/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/21/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/13/2001
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/30/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/17/1996
District Court Decision: 3/1/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/3/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 3/22/2006
Trial Court Decision: 2/13/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/25/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/30/1999 State's Final Brief: 10/24/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 11/10/1999 Oral Argument: 10/31/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/4/1996 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/16/1997 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Bies successive post-conviction petition has been held in abeyance pending completion of federal court
proceedings regarding whether or not Bies' Atkins claim is barred by double jeopardy.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 1/17/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bies' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/1/06, the
district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendations granting Bies' petition for writ of habeas
corpus based on a claim that the Double Jeopardy Clause bars retrying the issue of whether or not Bies is mentally
retarded. On 3/22/06, the State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. On 10/24/06, the State
filed its final brief and final reply brief. On 10/25/06, Bies filed his final brief. On 10/31/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral
arguments. (Note: On 2/27/08, the 6th Circuit affirmed the decision of the district court). Meanwhile, on 5/2/03, Bies
filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 7/25/05, the trial court
stayed the proceedings pending Bies' federal litigation.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5540

As Of:12/31/2007

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Biros, Kenneth Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 2/7/91, Biros murdered 22-year-old Tami Engstrom in Brookfield Township. Mrs. Engstrom had met Biros that night
at the Nickelodeon Lounge in Masury. Biros stabbed and beat Mrs. Engstrom 91 times in an attempt at sexual
mutilation and then strangled her to death. Biros also stole Mrs. Engstrom's diamond ring. Biros later showed police
where he had hidden Mrs. Engstrom's severed, nude body in Pennsylvania.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/14/1991 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 10/29/1991 Judge: Polster

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/1/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/14/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/13/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/26/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/2/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/14/1997
District Court Decision: 12/13/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/1/1997

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 1/7/2003
Trial Court Decision: 2/10/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/22/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/1/1999 State's Final Brief: 9/22/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 9/29/1999 Oral Argument: 2/1/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/9/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/27/2000 Certiorari Petition: 6/5/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 9/26/2001 Brief in Opposition: 7/7/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 10/2/2006

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are completed.Biros has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 5/14/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Biros' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/9/05,
the 6th Circuit reversed the federal district court's decision and denied Biros' petition for a writ of habeas corpus.
On 1/23/06, the 6th Circuit denied Biros' petition for a rehearing en banc. On 10/2/06, the U.S. Supreme Court
denied Biros' petition for a writ of certiorari. On 11/9/06, the federal district court granted Biros' motion to intervene
in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On 11/30/06, the Ohio Supreme Court granted the State's motion to set
execution date and scheduled Biros' execution for 1/23/07. On 12/21/06, the district court granted Biros' motion for
a stay. On 12/22/06, the State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 1/19/07, the Governor issued a reprieve
and re-scheduled Biros' execution for 3/20/07. On 3/19/07, the 6th Circuit denied the State's application to vacate
the stay. On 3/20/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the State's application to vacate the stay.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5907

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Bonnell, Melvin
Bonnell, Melvin Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 11/28/86, Bonnell murdered 23-year-old Robert Bunner in his Bridge Avenue apartment in Cleveland. Bonnell
entered the apartment without permission, shot Mr. Bunner twice at close range and repeatedly struck him in the face
after he had fallen to the floor. The murder was witnessed by Mr. Bunner's two roommates.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/30/1987 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 5/25/1988 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/27/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/1/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/29/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/30/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/5/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/24/1991
District Court Decision: 2/4/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/24/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/16/1995 Notice of Appeal: 3/2/2004
Trial Court Decision: 10/16/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief: 3/6/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/8/1998 State's Final Brief: 3/6/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 1/20/1999 Oral Argument: 11/2/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/8/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 5/6/1994 Certiorari Petition: 8/29/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/1994 Brief in Opposition: 11/5/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 12/3/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are complete. Bonnell has filed a motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 7/24/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bonnell's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 2/4/04,
the federal district court denied Bonnell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 1/8/07, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's decision. On 12/3/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Bonell's petition for a writ of certiorari. On
9/27/07, Bonnell filed a motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On 10/18/07, the State filed a
response in opposition. (Note: On 2/15/08, the district court granted Bonnell's motion to intervene in the Cooey
litigation).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7159

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Braden, David
Braden, David Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 8/3/98, Braden murdered his girlfriend, 43-year-old Denise Roberts, and her father, 83-year-old Ralph Heimlich, at
their Columbus home. Ms. Roberts had tried to end her relationship with Braden, whom Mr. Heimlich disliked. Ms.
Roberts and Braden had been seen and heard arguing several hours before the murders of Ms. Roberts and Mr.
Heimlich. Braden shot Ms. Roberts in the back of the head and shot Mr. Heimlich in the chest, eye, neck and shoulder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/13/1998 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/14/1999 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/28/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/31/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/9/2005
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/2/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/6/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/9/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 8/2/2002 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/10/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/15/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the completion of discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 4/2/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Braden's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/31/04,
Braden filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/30/06, the district court partially
granted the State's motion to dismiss procedurally defaulted claims and granted Braden's motion to file a sur-reply.
On 4/27/06, Braden filed a motion for discovery. On 5/26/06, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On
6/9/06, Braden filed a reply. On 3/30/07, the district court partially granted Braden's motion for discovery.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3122

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Bradley, William J.
Bradley, William J. Scioto County

County: Scioto
Summary of Crime:
On 2/2/84, Bradley murdered 62-year-old civilian supervisor, Eric Bowling, at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in
Lucasville. Bradley, who was incarcerated for murder, beat Mr. Bowling in the head with a ten-gauge bar of sheet
metal. Immediately after the crime, Bradley admitted the murder to a corrections officer.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/10/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/3/1985 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/24/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/28/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/22/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/10/1989
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/25/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/5/1991 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/10/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/30/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/9/1997 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/30/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/6/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 1/9/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 1/9/05, William J. Bradley died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7160

As Of:1/9/2005

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Brewer, David M. Greene County

County: Greene
Summary of Crime:
On 3/21/85, Brewer murdered 21-year-old Sherry Byrne near Factory Road in Beavercreek. Brewer and Mrs. Byrne
were social acquaintances as her husband and Brewer were college fraternity brothers. After luring Mrs. Byrne to meet
him to celebrate his wife's pregnancy, Brewer kidnapped Ms. Byrne, driving around with her in his trunk for several
hours. When Mrs. Byrne tried to escape, Brewer choked her and stabbed her multiple times. Brewer later confessed
to the killing and told police where he had hidden Mrs. Byrne's body.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/28/1985 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 10/16/1985 Judge: Weber

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 11/13/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/20/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/19/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/3/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/26/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/10/1990
District Court Decision: 9/7/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/1/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/3/1991 Notice of Appeal: 10/5/2000
Trial Court Decision: 8/2/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/10/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/28/1994 State's Final Brief: 8/14/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 2/15/1995 Oral Argument: 6/18/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/10/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/7/1997 Certiorari Petition: 11/8/2002

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 12/16/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 1/21/2003

Current Status
As Of: 4/29/2003

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 4/29/03, David M. Brewer was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:4/29/2003

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Brinkley, Grady Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 1/7/00, Brinkley murdered his former girlfriend, 18-year-old Shantae Smith, in her Toledo apartment. While in
county jail for the robbery of a local diner, Brinkley learned that Smith was dating someone else. Brinkley beat Smith,
attempted to strangle her, and then cut her throat, killing her. Brinkley then stole Smith's ATM card and winter coat and
fled to Chicago. The FBI arrested Brinkley at his mother's residence in Chicago.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/24/2000 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 10/2/2002 Judge: Adams

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/17/2006

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/22/2006
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/22/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/23/2007
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/13/2005
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/8/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/10/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/22/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/29/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/5/2005 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the completion of discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 4/13/05, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Brinkley's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
1/17/06, Brinkley filed a notice of intent to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On
3/15/06, the district court issued a briefing schedule. On 11/22/06, Brinkley filed his petition for a writ of habeas
corpus. On 1/22/07, the State filed its return of writ. On 4/23/07, Brinkley filed his traverse. On 6/27/07, the district
court partially granted Brinkley's motion for discovery. Meanwhile, on 9/12/07, the district court granted Brinkley's
motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1916

As Of:12/31/2007

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Brooks, Reginald Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 3/6/82, Brooks murdered his three sons, 17-year-old Reginald Jr., 15-year-old Vaughn, and 11-year-old Niarchos in
their Cleveland home. Two days earlier, Brooks had been served with divorce papers. While his wife was at work,
Brooks shot each child once in the head while they laid in bed. Brooks was arrested in Utah with the murder weapon in
his possession.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/10/1982 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 6/11/1984 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/26/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/17/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/17/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/25/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/15/1985
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/23/1986
District Court Decision: 9/28/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/23/1987

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/6/1987 Notice of Appeal: 10/26/2005
Trial Court Decision: 11/20/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 7/18/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/17/1999 State's Final Brief: 7/25/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 3/1/2000 Oral Argument: 12/4/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/9/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/15/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 7/23/86, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Brooks' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/28/05,
the federal district court denied Brooks' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/26/05, Brooks filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/4/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments. (Note: On 1/22/08, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8603

As Of:12/31/2007

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Broom, Romell Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 9/21/84, Broom murdered 14-year-old Tryna Middleton in Cleveland. Tryna was walking home with two friends
when Broom abducted her at knifepoint. Broom raped Tryna and stabbed her seven times. DNA testing, conducted
during federal appeals in 2001, identified Broom as the source of semen found in Tryna's vagina and rectum.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/10/1985 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 10/16/1985 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/7/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/21/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/10/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 12/20/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/3/1987
Evidentiary Hearing: 1/15/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 1/11/1989
District Court Decision: 8/28/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/15/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/9/1990 Notice of Appeal: 10/17/2003
Trial Court Decision: 10/31/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/3/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/7/1998 State's Final Brief: 5/4/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 9/23/1998 Oral Argument: 11/30/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 3/17/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 12/22/2006

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 1/26/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 2/26/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is pending the trial court's decision on Broom's petition for successive post-conviction relief.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed. Broom's execution is stayed pending further notice from the district court.
Also, Broom has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in
the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 1/11/89, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Broom’s conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/28/02, the federal district court denied Broom's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/17/06, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court's decision denying Broom's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/26/07, the U.S.
Supreme Court denied Broom's petition for writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 6/6/07, the Ohio Supreme Court
granted the State's motion to set an execution date and scheduled Broom's execution for 10/18/07. On 8/14/07 the
parole board denied clemency for Broom. On 8/16/07, Broom filed a successive petition for post conviction relief in
trial court to set aside judgment or sentence. Meanwhile, 6/25/07, the district court granted Broom's motion to
intervene in the Cooey lethal injection litigation. On 9/5/07, the district court granted Broom a stay of execution until
further notice.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8111

As Of:12/31/2007

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Brown, Mark A. Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 1/28/94, Brown murdered 32-year-old Isam Salman and 30-year-old Haydar Al-Turk at the Midway Market in
Youngstown. Mr. Al-Turk was the store owner and Mr. Salman was an employee. Brown entered the store and shot
Mr. Salman and Mr. Al-Turk multiple times. Brown later confessed to killing Mr. Al-Turk, but stated he did not recall
shooting Mr. Salman. Brown received a death sentence for the murder of Salman.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/4/1994 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 2/28/1996 Judge: Adams

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/26/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/3/2005
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/2/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/15/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/30/2001
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/8/2003
District Court Decision: 3/3/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/1/2004

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/13/1998 Notice of Appeal: 4/2/2006
Trial Court Decision: 9/12/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/30/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/21/2004 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/15/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 10/8/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Brown's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/3/06,
the federal district court denied Brown's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/2/06, Brown filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 4/6/06, the district court denied Brown's motion to alter and amend judgment. On
6/13/07, the 6th Circuit declined to certify any other claims. On 9/20/07, the 6th Circuit denied Brown's petition for
en banc rehearing on expansion of certificate of appealability. On 10/22/07, Brown filed his proof brief. On 12/21/07,
the State filed its proof brief. (Note: To date, no Murnahan appeal has been filed in the Ohio Supreme Court).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4324

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Brown, Vernon
Brown, Vernon Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/1/04, Brown murdered 28-year-old Duane Roan and 24-year-old Tearle Toeran on a Cleveland street. Brown
lured Roan and Toeran into his neighborhood on the pretense of making a drug deal. He forced them from their car,
then shot Roan in the head. Brown shot Toeran three times as Toeran tried to get away, then caught Toeran and shot
him point-blank in the face. Brown later bragged about the killings.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/20/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 3/8/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/3/2007
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/30/2006 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently on remand in the trial court. Case is also in post-conviction, currently pending
briefing in the trial court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 3/8/05, Brown was sentenced to death. On 10/3/07, the Ohio Supreme Court vacated and remanded Brown's
case to the trial court on direct appeal. On 12/12/07, the Ohio Supreme Court denied the State's motion for
reconsideration. Meanwhile, on 6/30/06, Brown filed a post-conviction petition in the trial court. On 9/7/06, Brown
filed an amended post-conviction petition. On 9/11/06, Brown filed a second amended post-conviction petition. On
10/6/06, Brown filed a motion for discovery. On 3/5/07, the State filed a motion to stay proceedings pending the
outcome of the direct appeal in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1028

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Bryan, Quisi
Bryan, Quisi Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 6/25/00, Bryan murdered a police officer, 32-year-old Wayne Leon, at a gas station in Cleveland. Officer Leon had
stopped Bryan's car for a traffic violation. When Officer Leon used his radio to check on Bryan's fictitious license plate,
Bryan shot Officer Leon in the face. Kenneth Niedhammer witnessed the shooting and followed Bryan's car. Bryan
stopped his vehicle on two occasions and shot at Niedhammer. Bryan testified at trial that he shot Officer Leon to
prevent him from discovering Bryan's parole violation for an attempted robbery conviction. Bryan was also convicted of
the attempted murder of Niedhammer.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/5/2000 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 12/6/2000 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/17/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/28/2001 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in post-conviction, currently on remand in the trial court for consideration of two grounds of relief.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 3/17/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Bryan's conviction and sentence on direct appeal. Meanwhile, on
11/18/05, the trial court denied Bryan's post-conviction petition. On 9/28/06, the 8th District Court of Appeals
dismissed Bryan's appeal for lack of a final appealable order and remanded to the trial court for consideration of
Bryan's twelfth and thirteenth grounds for relief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2581

As Of:12/31/2007

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Buell, Robert Wayne County

County: Wayne
Summary of Crime:
On 8/17/82, Buell murdered 11-year-old Krista Lee Harrison in Marshallville. Buell kidnapped Krista from a park across
the street from her house, tied her up, sexually assaulted her by thrusting a rigid object against the inlet of her vagina
and strangled her to death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/1/1984 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 4/11/1984 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 11/14/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/1/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/21/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/13/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/11/1985
Evidentiary Hearing: 9/17/1997
Supreme Court Decision: 2/19/1986
District Court Decision: 7/22/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/19/1987 Notice of Appeal: 10/19/1999
Trial Court Decision: 12/30/1988 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/28/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/22/1991 State's Final Brief: 8/24/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 1/29/1992 Oral Argument: 1/30/2001
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 12/4/2001

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/21/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/17/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 9/25/2002

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/25/02, Robert Buell was executed by lethal injection. (Note: This case was bound over to Cuyahoga County
from Wayne County).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:9/25/2002

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 Burke, Mark
Burke, Mark Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 11/23/89, Burke and his accomplice, cousin James Tanner, Jr., murdered 72-year-old Billy McBride in Mr.
McBride's Columbus home. Mr. McBride and Burke were acquaintances as they had previously worked and lived
together. Burke and Tanner, who entered Mr. McBride's house shortly after midnight, ransacked the house, stole a
microwave, checkbook and some jewlery and stabbed Mr. McBride 12 times with a knife.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/4/1989 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/9/1990 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/18/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/19/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/9/2001
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/28/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/25/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/19/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/17/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/17/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/15/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/16/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Burke has filed a successive post-conviction petition and a motion for a new trial, currently on remand in state court
for further proceedings.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is currently pending briefing in the district court on Burke's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 8/30/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Burke's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/19/01,
Burke filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/30/06, the trial court partially granted
Burke's motion for a new trial. On 4/17/07, the 10th District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court and remanded
Burke's case. Meanwhile, on 10/6/04, the trial court denied Burke's successive post-conviction petition pursuant to
Atkins v. Virginia. On 12/15/05, the 10th District Court of Appeals reversed the decision and remanded for a new
Atkins hearing. On 8/4/06, the trial court stayed Burke's Atkins hearing pending the appeal of his motion for a new
trial. On 12/17/07, the trial court continued the case until 2/27/08.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6261

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Byrd, John
Byrd, John Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 4/17/83, Byrd murdered 40-year-old Monte Tewksbury at a King Kwik on Pippen Road. Mr. Tewksbury was the
night clerk at the convenience store. Byrd and his accomplice, John Brewer, stole about $133 from the cash register
and Mr. Tewksbury's watch, wedding ring and wallet. Before leaving the store, Byrd stabbed Mr. Tewksbury in the side,
which punctured his liver and caused him to bleed to death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/26/1983 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 8/19/1983 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/7/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/20/1994
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/30/1995
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/5/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/12/1987
District Court Decision: 12/26/1995
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/19/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/17/1988 Notice of Appeal: 2/16/1996
Trial Court Decision: 9/19/1989 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/25/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/26/1992 State's Final Brief: 11/26/1996
Supreme Court Decision: 8/12/1992 Oral Argument: 3/11/1998
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/6/2000

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/1/1992 Certiorari Petition: 10/6/2000

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition: 11/22/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 1/8/2001

Current Status
As Of: 2/19/2002

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/19/02, John Byrd was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:2/19/2002

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 Campbell, Alva
Campbell, Alva Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 4/2/97, Campbell murdered 18-year-old Charles Dials at K-Mart on South High Street. Campbell, who was feigning
paralysis and was in a wheelchair, assaulted a deputy sheriff as she transported him to court on an aggravated robbery
charge. Campbell stole the deputy sheriff's gun, fled and then car-jacked Mr. Dials. He stole Mr. Dials' wallet and shot
him after driving around with him for at least two hours. When Campbell heard a radio report on his escape, he car-
jacked his next victim, who escaped leaving Campbell with her wallet and car keys. Campbell surrendered after a
pursuit by police and later gave a video-taped confession.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/11/1997 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 4/9/1998 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/17/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/1/2005
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/14/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/31/2005
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 8/17/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 4/10/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/2/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/21/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/25/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/9/2004 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Campbell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 4/10/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Campbell's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/1/05, Campbell filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 4/4/06, the district court
granted Campbell's motion to expand the record. On 8/17/06, the district court held an evidentiary hearing. On
11/27/06, Campbell filed his merit brief. On 1/5/07, the State filed its merit brief. On 1/31/07, Campbell filed his
reply brief. On 11/27/07, the magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation to dismiss Campbell's petition
for a writ of habeas corpus with prejudice. On 12/28/07, Campbell filed his objection to the report and
recommendation. (Note: On 3/7/08, the district court accepted in part the magistrate judge's recommendation, but
remanded to the magistrate for further consideration of one claim). (Note: On 12/20/00, the Ohio Supreme Court
vacated Campbell's death sentence. On 4/25/01, the trial court re-sentenced Campbell to death).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3553

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Campbell, Jerome
Campbell, Jerome Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 12/24/88, Campbell murdered his former neighbor, 78-year-old Henry Turner, in his Cincinnati apartment.
Campbell broke into Mr. Turner's apartment, stabbed him in the chest, chin and wrist and left the knife sticking through
Mr. Turner's wrist. Campbell admitted the burglary-murder to his former girlfriend and two fellow inmates.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/9/1989 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 5/18/1989 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/23/1997

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/1/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/29/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/30/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/4/1991
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/20/1994
District Court Decision: 3/18/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/3/1994

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/15/1995 Notice of Appeal: 6/11/1999
Trial Court Decision: 9/11/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/9/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/20/1996 State's Final Brief: 5/26/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 5/14/1997 Oral Argument: 12/5/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/1/2001

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 12/11/2001

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 3/4/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 4/1/2002

Current Status
As Of: 6/26/2003

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/26/03, Governor Taft commuted Campbell's death sentence to life without the possibility of parole.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5152

As Of:6/26/2003

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 Carter, Cedric
Carter, Cedric Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 4/6/92, Carter murdered 56-year-old Frances Messinger at a United Dairy Farmer's convenience store (UDF) in
Cincinnati. Ms. Messinger was working alone as a clerk at the UDF on the night she was murdered. Carter and his
accomplice, Kenny Hill, entered the store while accomplice, Virgil Sims, waited outside in the "get-away car." While
robbing the UDF, Carter shot Ms. Messinger once in the forehead. After Hill surrendered himself, Carter confessed to
the police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/14/1992 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 7/30/1992 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/12/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/22/1998
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/3/1993
Evidentiary Hearing: 10/20/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 7/26/1995
District Court Decision: 8/10/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/4/1995

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/5/1996 Notice of Appeal: 9/8/2006
Trial Court Decision: 8/26/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/14/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/11/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/9/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/14/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit on Carter's motion for an expanded certificate of
appealability.
Case Notes:
On 7/26/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Carter's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/10/06,
the federal district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendations and denied Carter's petition
for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/8/06, Carter filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 10/13/06, the magistrate
judge issued a report and recommendation partially granting Carter's motion for a certificate of appealability. On
3/30/07, the district court overruled Carter's objections to the magistrate's report and recommendation and adopted
the report and recommendation in its entirety. On 5/2/07, Carter motioned the 6th Circuit for an expanded certificate
of appealability. On 5/14/07, the State filed a response in opposition. On 5/17/07, Carter filed a reply in support.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5632

As Of:12/31/2007

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Carter, Clarence Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 12/28/88, Carter murdered 33-year-old Johnny Allen, who was Carter's fellow inmate at the Jail Annex to the
Hamilton County Courthouse. For nearly 25 minutes, Carter, who was muscular and strong, beat, choked, stomped,
punched and kicked Mr. Allen, who was 5'10" and weighed 122 pounds. At the time, Carter was in jail, awaiting
sentence for another aggravated murder conviction.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/1/1989 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 8/1/1989 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/29/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/23/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/25/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/13/1991
Evidentiary Hearing: 11/9/1998
Supreme Court Decision: 7/22/1992
District Court Decision: 11/17/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/22/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/26/1994 Notice of Appeal: 2/18/1999
Trial Court Decision: 9/21/1994 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/4/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/4/1995 State's Final Brief: 9/29/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 3/6/1996 Oral Argument: 4/28/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/6/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/22/1994 Certiorari Petition: 10/23/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 11/9/1994 Brief in Opposition: 11/30/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 1/8/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending a decision on Carter's motion to set aside judgment in district court.

Case Notes:
On 7/22/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Carter's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/17/98, the federal district court denied Carter's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/6/06, the 6th Circuit
denied Carter's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 1/8/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Carter's petition for
a writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 2/20/07, the district court granted Carter's motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit. On 3/28/07, the Ohio Supreme Court granted the State's motion to set an execution date and
scheduled Carter's execution for 7/10/07. On 6/14/07, Carter filed a motion in district court to set aside judgment.
On 7/5/07, the State filed a response in opposition. On 7/16/07, Carter filed a reply in support.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6726

As Of:12/31/2007

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Carter, Sean Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 9/14/97, Carter murdered his 68-year-old adoptive grandmother, Veader Prince, at her home in Farmington
Township. Upon his release from jail for theft, Ms. Prince refused to allow Carter to live with her. Cater raped, beat
and stabbed Ms. Prince 18 times and also stole her money. DNA testing proved that the sperm, recovered from Ms.
Prince's rectum, belonged to Carter.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/25/1997 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 4/1/1998 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/1/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/16/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/12/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/13/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/13/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 8/30/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/18/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/2/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/19/2003 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending further discovery and a decision in the district court on whether Carter is competent.

Case Notes:
On 9/13/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Carter's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/1/02,
Carter filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 5/1/06, the district court held a
competency hearing. On 6/12/06, the parties filed post-hearing briefs. On 10/5/06, the district court denied Carter's
motion to prevent the parties' experts from observing Carter's interaction with his attorneys. On 11/1/07, the 6th
Circuit granted Carter's request for mandamus relief to prevent the parties' experts from observing Carter's
interaction with his attorney.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3561

As Of:12/31/2007

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Cassano, August Richland County

County: Richland
Summary of Crime:
On 10/21/97, Cassano murdered his cellmate, 22-year-old Walter Hardy, at Mansfield Correctional Institution.
Cassano stabbed Mr. Hardy 75 times with a shank (prison made knife). Cassano was serving a life sentence at
Mansfield for an aggravated murder he committed in 1976. Cassano had also previously stabbed another cellmate in
1992.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/4/1998 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 5/26/1999 Judge: Adams

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/16/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/2/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/30/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/15/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/7/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/3/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/15/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/31/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Cassano's post-conviction appeal in the 5th District Court of Appeals.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 8/7/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Cassano's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/16/07, Cassano filed an appeal in his port-conviction action in the 5th District Court of Appeals. On 12/5/07, the
5th District Court of Appeals scheduled a hearing for 1/22//08. Meanwhile, on 3/2/04, Cassano filed a petition for a
writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/10/05, the district court granted Cassano's second motion to
stay and abey the proceedings pending further state court proceedings. On 3/13/07, the district court denied as
moot Cassano's pro se motions to withdraw his attorneys and to withdraw his petition for a writ of habeas corpus, as
well as the court's order for a competency evaluation of Cassano. On 10/24/07, the district court denied Cassano's
motion for relief on his direct appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3141

As Of:12/31/2007

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Chinn, Davel Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 1/30/89, Chinn murdered 21-year-old Brian Jones on Germantown Pike in Jefferson Township. Chinn, and his
accomplice, Marvin Washington, robbed Mr. Jones and his friend, Gary Welborn, in downtown Dayton. Mr. Welborn
escaped, but Chinn and Washington were able to kidnap Mr. Jones, driving off with him and his car. A short time later,
Chinn ordered Mr. Jones out of the car and shot him in the chest and arm.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/3/1989 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 9/1/1989 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/4/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/2/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/1/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/15/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/2/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/18/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/7/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/13/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/7/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Chinn's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 6/2/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Chinn's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 11/4/02,
Chinn filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 4/2/04, the State filed its return of writ.
On 7/1/04, Chinn filed his traverse. On 7/18/04, the State filed its sur-reply. On 9/24/04, the district court denied
Chinn's motion for discovery. On 9/30/04, the district court granted the State's motion to dismiss procedurally
defaulted claims and denied other claims as meritless. On 10/6/04, Chinn filed a motion for reconsideration of the
district court's 9/30/04 order. On 11/9/04, Chinn filed his status report on agreed discovery. On 2/7/05, the district
court granted Chinn's motion to expand the record. On 9/9/05, the district court denied Chinn's motion for
reconsideration of the district court's 9/30/04 order.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6695

As Of:12/31/2007

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Clark, Joseph Lewis Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 1/13/84, Clark murdered 22-year-old David Manning at a service station in Toledo. Mr. Manning was a night clerk
at the gas station. Clark demanded money and when Mr. Manning informed Clark that there was no money, Clark shot
Mr. Manning once in the chest. After being arrested for robbing a bank, Clark admitted to the robbery-murder of Mr.
Manning.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/2/1984 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 11/28/1984 Judge: Polster

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/6/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/16/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/14/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/7/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/24/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/24/1988
District Court Decision: 9/25/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/6/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/15/1989 Notice of Appeal: 11/6/2001
Trial Court Decision: 3/31/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/20/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/14/1998 State's Final Brief: 11/15/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 1/20/1999 Oral Argument: 6/8/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 10/4/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 5/2/2006

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 5/2/06, Joseph Lewis Clark was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:5/2/2006

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Clemons, Gerald Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 12/15/95, Clemons murdered Dave Kreamelmeyer, Christine Teetzel and Bob Kinney at Trans-Continental
Systems, Inc. in Evendale where the four worked. After being told in a telephone conversation with Mr. Kreamelmeyer
that he was not going to be given a load to deliver that day because he failed to show up for work the previous night,
Clemons walked into Trans-Continental and shot Mr. Kreamelmeyer, Ms. Teetzel and Mr. Kinney. Clemons then
walked outside and surrendered to the police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/21/1995 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/1/1996 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/10/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/30/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/14/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/28/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/29/1998
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/11/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/16/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/28/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/30/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/1/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/3/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 9/23/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/23/05, Gerald Clemons died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3248

As Of:9/23/2005

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 Coleman, Alton (1)
Coleman, Alton (1) Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
In July of 1984, Coleman and his accomplice, Debra Brown, murdered 15-year-old Tonnie Storey in Cincinnati.
Coleman and Brown abducted Tonnie from the street, murdered her and dumped her body in an abandoned building.
Brown also received a death sentence for the aggravated murder of Tonnie, but, in 1991, her sentence was commuted
to life in prison. During the summer of 1984, Coleman and Brown went on a multi-state crime spree, in Ohio, Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin. Coleman also received a second death sentence in Ohio for the murder
of 44-year-old Marlene Walters as well as death sentences in Illinois for the murder of 9-year-old Vernita Wheat and in
Indiana for the murder of 7-year-old Tamika Turks.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/23/1984 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 5/6/1985 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/21/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/6/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/18/1995
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/10/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/6/1988
District Court Decision: 2/13/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/26/1989 Notice of Appeal: 5/12/1998
Trial Court Decision: 10/5/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/24/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/17/1993 State's Final Brief: 4/17/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 9/22/1993 Oral Argument: 11/2/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 10/10/2001

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/1994 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/3/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 4/26/2002

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
Coleman had two death sentences in Ohio. On 4/26/02, Alton Coleman was executed by lethal injection for his
other death sentence.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:4/26/2002

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Coleman, Alton (2) Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 7/13/84, Coleman and his accomplice, Debra Brown, murdered 44-year-old Marlene Walters and attempted to
murder Harry Walters in their Norwood home. Mr. Walters had invited Coleman and Brown into the house after they
expressed interest in buying a camping trailer that Mr. Walters was selling. Coleman and Brown tied up the Walters,
and Coleman beat Mrs. Walters with vice grips, killing her, and struck Mr. Walters in the head with a wooden
candlestick, leaving him permanently disabled. Coleman and Brown stole the Walters' car, money and other
belongings. Brown received a life sentence for the aggravated murder of Mrs. Walters. During the summer of 1984,
Coleman and Brown went on a multi-state crime spree, in Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
Coleman also received a second death sentence in Ohio for the murder of 15-year-old Tonnie Storey as well as death
sentences in Illinois for the murder of 9-year-old Vernita Wheat and in Indiana for the murder of 7-year-old Tamika
Turks.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/10/1984 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 6/27/1985 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/21/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/6/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/18/1995
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/7/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/20/1989
District Court Decision: 2/13/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/4/1990 Notice of Appeal: 5/12/1998
Trial Court Decision: 1/3/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/26/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/17/1993 State's Final Brief: 5/2/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 9/22/1993 Oral Argument: 12/5/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 3/26/2001

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/1994 Certiorari Petition: 8/23/2001

Supreme Court Decision: 8/3/1994 Brief in Opposition: 9/13/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 10/15/2001

Current Status
As Of: 4/26/2002

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
Coleman had two death sentences in Ohio. On 4/26/02, Alton Coleman was executed by lethal injection for this
death sentence.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:4/26/2002

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Coleman, Timothy Clark County

County: Clark
Summary of Crime:
On 1/2/96, Coleman murdered Melinda Stevens in an alley behind Riddles' Ribs in Springfield. Ms. Stevens worked as
a confidential informant for the Springfield Police, whose controlled purchases of drugs led to Coleman's indictment for
aggravated trafficking of cocaine. While Coleman was out on bond awaiting trial, he shot Ms. Stevens twice in the back
of the head to prevent her from testifying against him.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/18/1996 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 3/3/1997 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/27/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/22/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/8/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/31/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/18/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/3/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/1/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/7/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/12/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the completion of discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 3/31/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Coleman's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/22/03, Coleman filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/26/06, the district court
partially granted Coleman's motion for discovery and granted Coleman's motion to appoint an expert for DNA
testing. On 10/23/06 and 12/7/06, the district court granted Coleman's motion to extend discovery and DNA
testing. On 12/20/06, the district court granted Coleman's motion to expand DNA testing. On 1/8/07, the district
court granted Coleman's motion to extend time to complete discovery. On 3/15/07, the district court partially granted
Coleman's second motion for leave to conduct discovery. On 5/23/07, the court granted Coleman's motion for an
extension of time to complete the court-ordered DNA testing. On 11/5/07, the district court approved additional
funds for DNA testing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3955

As Of:12/31/2007

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Coley, Douglas Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 1/3/97, Coley and an accomplice, Joseph Green, murdered 21-year-old Samar El-Okdi in an alley behind West
Grove Place in Toledo. Coley and Green abducted Ms. El-Okdi, shot her in the head at close range and stole her car.
Coley was also convicted for the attempted murder, robbery and kidnapping of David Moore for a separate car-jacking
incident that occurred days before the murder of Ms. El-Okdi. Green also received a death sentence for the
aggravated murder of Ms. El-Odki.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/10/1997 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 6/8/1998 Judge: Wells

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/8/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/2/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/28/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/27/2003
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/3/2001
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Coley's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 10/3/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Coley's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/2/03,
Coley filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 1/18/05, Coley filed an amended
petition. On 1/21/05, the State filed its return of writ. On 5/17/05, Coley filed his amended traverse. On 5/20/05,
the State filed an amended sur-reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3493

As Of:12/31/2007

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Combs, Ronald Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 7/15/87, Combs murdered his former girlfriend, Marguerite Schoonover, and her mother, Joan Schoonover, in a
parking lot in Cincinnati. Combs was angry at the women for not allowing him to see his 3-year-old son. Combs stole a
gun from his relative's house, drove over 80 miles to Cincinnati, and chased Marguerite and Joan in their car, until he
cornered them in a parking lot. Combs approached the car, knocked out a car window and shot each woman in the
head at close range. Combs admitted to the murders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/31/1987 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 3/1/1988 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/28/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/30/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/10/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/31/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/20/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/18/1991
District Court Decision: 10/23/1997
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/8/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/26/1993 Notice of Appeal: 11/24/1997
Trial Court Decision: 5/20/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/26/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/24/1994 State's Final Brief: 8/20/1998
Supreme Court Decision: 2/1/1995 Oral Argument: 11/2/1999
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 2/23/2000

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/1994 Certiorari Petition: 8/25/2000

Supreme Court Decision: 7/6/1994 Brief in Opposition: 10/30/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 12/4/2000

Current Status
As Of: 2/16/2001

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 12/18/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Combs' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
2/23/00, the 6th Circuit granted Combs' petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and death
sentence based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the district court for further proceedings. On
1/9/01, the district court remanded the case to the state court for re-trial. On 2/16/01, Combs pled guilty to
aggravated murder and was sentenced to 30 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4735

As Of:2/16/2001

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 Conway, James T. (1)
Conway, James T. (1) Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 1/19/02, Conway murdered 25-year-old Jason Gervais and attempted to murder Mandel Williams in the parking lot
of Dockside Dolls, a strip club in Columbus. Mr. Gervais was an innocent bystander in a fight between Mr. Williams'
friends and Conway's friends. After Conway's brother claimed that he had been stabbed by Mr. Williams, Conway
retrieved a gun from the trunk of his car, ran toward Mr. Williams and opened fire. Conway shot Mr. Williams, but
Williams survived. Conway also shot Mr. Gervais four times, once in the back, causing his death. After police arrested
Conway several weeks later for an unrelated shooting, he confided in a fellow cellmate that he was unremorseful for
shooting Mr. Gervais.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/5/2002 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 2/27/2003 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/2/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/8/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/2/2006

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/12/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/28/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/10/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/23/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 3/8/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Conway's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/2/06, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Conway's petition for a writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 5/10/06, the Ohio
Supreme Court denied Conway's post-conviction appeal. On 8/23/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Conway's
Murnahan petition. On 10/2/07, Conway filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 10/4/07,
the district court set a scheduling order. Meanwhile, on 9/12/07, the district court permitted Conway to intervene in
the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. (Note: Conway has two death sentences in Ohio).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1768

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Conway, James T. (2)
Conway, James T. (2) Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
In September 2001, Conway murdered 20-year-old Andrew Dotson in Prairie Township. Conway feared that Mr. Dotson
would inform police about Conway's involvement in an earlier shooting, so Conway told two friends, Mike Arthurs and
Shawn Nightingale, to kill Mr. Dotson. Arthurs and Nightingale could not go through with the murder and brought Mr.
Dotson back to Conway. Conway then took Mr. Dotson to a cornfield and stabbed him twice in the chest with a pickax.
While later incarcerated, Conway tried to hire a fellow inmate to kill Arthurs. At the time of his trial, Conway was
serving a death sentence for an unrelated 2002 murder. Arthurs and Nightingale are in prison for their involvement in
the murder of Mr. Dotson.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/7/2002 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 10/8/2003 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/1/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/21/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/27/2006

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/23/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/2/2005 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/28/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/20/2007 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/29/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 6/21/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Conway's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/1/07,
Conway filed his notice of intent to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 11/20/07, the district
court set a scheduling order. Meanwhile, on 9/12/07, the district court permitted Conway to intervene in the Cooey
lethal injection lawsuit. (Note: Conway has two death sentences in Ohio).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1545

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Cooey, Richard
Cooey, Richard Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 9/1/86, Cooey and an accomplice, Clint Dickens, murdered 21-year-old Wendy Offredo and 20-year-old Dawn
McCreery in a wooded area in Norton. Ms. Offredo and Ms. McCreery were forced to stop their car on I-77 after Cooey
dropped a chunk of concrete onto the car from an overpass. Cooey and Dickens took Ms. Offredo and Ms. McCreery
into the woods, raped them, robbed them, beat them with a nightstick and strangled them with shoelaces. Cooey later
bragged to friends about the murders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/8/1986 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 12/9/1986 Judge: Polster

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/2/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/2/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/3/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/23/1987
Evidentiary Hearing: 4/29/1997
Supreme Court Decision: 10/11/1989
District Court Decision: 9/4/1997
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/1/1991

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/6/1992 Notice of Appeal: 1/15/1998
Trial Court Decision: 7/21/1992 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/2/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/25/1994 State's Final Brief: 10/3/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 10/19/1994 Oral Argument: 1/30/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/16/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 1/10/1995 Certiorari Petition: 9/24/2002

Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995 Brief in Opposition: 10/11/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 3/31/2003

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are completed. Cooey has filed a 1983 complaint in district court challenging
Ohio's lethal injection protocol, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court on Cooey's petition for a writ
of certiorari.
Case Notes:
On 10/11/89, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Cooey's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/8/04, Cooey filed a complaint challenging Ohio's lethal injection protocol in federal district court. On 3/28/05, the
district court denied the State's motion to dismiss. On 4/13/05, the district court partially granted the State's motion
to certify an interlocutory appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 8/24/05, the 6th Circuit granted the State permission to
appeal. On 3/2/07, the 6th Circuit granted the State's interlocutory appeal and remanded the case to the district
court with instructions to dismiss Cooey's 1983 complaint as barred by the statute of limitations. On 8/30/07, Cooey
filed petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court requesting that it review the 6th Circuit's decision. On
11/2/07, the State filed a brief in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7692

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Cook, Derrick
Cook, Derrick Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 10/28/89, Cook murdered 68-year-old Frank Shorter in an abandoned building on Seitz Street in Cincinnati. Mr.
Shorter was the manager of Sullivan's Clothing Store in Lockland, Ohio. Cook stole clothing and money from
Sullivan's. He then kidnapped Mr. Shorter, taking him to an abandoned building where he robbed him and shot him in
the head at point-blank range. Cook later telephoned the police and Mr. Shorter's wife asking for reward money in
exchange for the murder weapon.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/21/1990 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 9/5/1990 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/23/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/15/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/22/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/8/1992
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/18/1992
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/10/1994

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/11/1994 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/10/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/29/1995 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/29/1996 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/10/1995 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/14/1996 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending an evidentiary hearing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 12/18/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Cook's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/23/97, Cook filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/23/04, the district court denied
Cook's motion for evidentiary hearing and issued a briefing schedule. On 6/10/04, the district court granted Cook's
motion for an extension of time to file his merit brief. On 7/1/04, Cook filed a motion for summary judgment. On
8/2/04, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 8/11/04, Cook filed a reply. On 10/1/04, the case was
transferred to Judge Watson. On 4/20/07, the district court held a status conference. On 9/26/07, the district court
denied Cook's motion for summary judgment. On 10/30/07, the district court scheduled an evidentiary hearing.
(Note: On 1/14/08, the district court granted petitioner's motion for rescheduling the evidentiary hearing to 3/17/08).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6326

As Of:12/31/2007

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Cornwell, Sidney Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 6/11/96, Cornwell murdered 3-year-old Jessica Ballew on the porch of her home in Youngstown. Jessica's mother
was friends with a man whom Cornwell and his fellow gang members were looking for to shoot. When Jessica's
mother told Cornwell and his gang that the man was not at her house, Cornwell opened fire on the porch, fatally
shooting Jessica in the head. Cornwell was also convicted for the attempted murders of Jessica's mother and two
other people at the house.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/26/1996 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 5/23/1997 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/13/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/30/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/1/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/15/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/22/1999
District Court Decision: 8/31/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/22/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/21/1999 Notice of Appeal: 9/28/2006
Trial Court Decision: 10/6/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/24/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/15/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 9/22/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Cornwell's conviction and sentence on direct appeal. On 8/31/06, the
federal district court denied Cornwell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/5/06, the district court issued
Cornwell a certificate of appealability. On 9/28/06, Cornwell filed his notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On
10/20/06, Cornwell notified the 6th Circuit of his intention to file a motion for an expanded certificate of
appealability. On 9/4/07, the 6th Circuit partially granted Cornwell's application to expand the certificate of
appealability. On 9/4/07, a briefing schedule was set by the 6th Circuit. On 11/6/07, Cornwell filed his proof brief.
(Note: On 1/7/08 the State filed its proof brief. On 2/19/08, both parties filed their final briefs).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3874

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Cowans, Jessie
Cowans, Jessie Clermont County

County: Clermont
Summary of Crime:
On 8/29/96, Cowans murdered 69-year-old Clara Swart in her home located in Amelia. Cowans, who had been to Ms.
Swart's home twice before, strangled her with a purse strap and hung her from her refrigerator door with an electrical
cord. He then stole several items from her house including some clown figurines and jewelry.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/20/1996 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 4/16/1997 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/6/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/31/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/5/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/12/2002
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/20/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/1/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/3/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/21/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/7/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/19/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/4/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Cowans' petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 10/20/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Cowans' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
7/31/00, Cowans filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/30/02, the district court
procedurally defaulted five claims and dismissed three claims. On 12/7/05, the district court issued an amended
briefing schedule. On 1/31/06, Cowans filed his sur-reply. On 9/12/06, the district court granted Cowans' motion for
reconsideration of its 9/30/02 order partially granting the State's motion to dismiss.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3911

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Craig, Donald Lavell (1)
Craig, Donald Lavell (1) Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 2/28/96, Craig abducted, raped and murdered 12-year-old Roseanna Davenport in a vacant home in Akron.
Roseanna, who disappeared after visiting the daughter of Craig's girlfriend, was found five days later in a nearby
basement. DNA from semen found on the crotch of Roseanna's underwear, tested in 1996, failed to link Craig to the
murder. The case lay dormant until the Akron police reopened it in 2002 as a result of a federal "cold case" grant.
DNA testing was again performed, using more advanced technology, and Craig was identified as Roseanna's killer.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/23/2003 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 8/6/2004 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/20/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/26/2007

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/11/2005 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/5/2007 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/28/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on post-conviction appeal, pending a filing of an appeal in the court of appeals.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 9/20/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Craig's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 2/26/07,
the U.S. Supreme Court denied Craig's petition for a writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 10/6/06, during post-conviction
proceedings, the trial court vacated part of Craig's sentence and remanded the case to trial court for re-sentencing.
On 2/5/07, Craig was re-sentenced to the death. On, 2/18/07, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Craig's Murnahan
petition. (Note: Craig received a second death sentence for the 1995 rape and murder of Malissa Thomas).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1242

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Craig, Donald Lavell (2)
Craig, Donald Lavell (2) Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 1/26/95, Craig murdered 13-year-old Malissa Thomas in Akron. Craig kidnapped Malissa and took her to an
abandoned house where he bound, raped and strangled her. Her body was found a week later, frozen to death. DNA
testing identified Craig as the source of semen found on Malissa's body.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/3/2006 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 8/16/2006 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/16/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal pending the state court's decision on a motion to dismiss by the State.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 8/16/06, Craig was sentenced to death. On 9/27/06, Craig filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 6/5/07, Craig filed his merit brief. On 10/23/07, the State filed its merit brief. Meanwhile, on 5/16/07, Craig
filed his post-conviction appeal in trial court. (Note: On 1/2/08, the State filed a memo in opposition and a motion to
dismiss). (Note: Craig has two death sentences in Ohio).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 502

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Cunningham, Jeronique
Cunningham, Jeronique Allen County

County: Allen
Summary of Crime:
On 1/3/02, Cunningham and his half-brother, Cleveland Jackson, murdered 3-year-old Jala Grant and 17-year-old
Leneshia Williams at a home in Lima. Jala, Leneshia and six other people were at the house of a man, whom
Cunningham and Jackson planned to rob of his crack cocaine and money. After stealing drugs, money and jewelry,
Cunningham and Jackson opened fire on everyone in the house, fatally shooting Jala twice in the head as her father
held her in his arms and fatally shooting Leneshia in the back of the head. Cunningham and Jackson were also
convicted for the attempted murders of the survivors each of whom suffered gunshot injuries. Jackson also received a
death sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/10/2002 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 6/25/2002 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/24/2006

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/2/2006
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/15/2006
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/29/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/1/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/11/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/8/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/16/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/29/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the district court on Cunningham's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 12/29/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Cunningham's conviction and death sentence. On 10/2/06,
Cunningham filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/15/06, the State filed its return
of writ. On 9/27/07, the district court granted Cunningham's motion for a scheduling order.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2015

As Of:12/31/2007

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 D'Ambrosio, Joe
D'Ambrosio, Joe Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 9/24/88, D'Ambrosio and two accomplices, Thomas Keenan and Edward Espinoza, murdered 19-year-old Anthony
Klann at Doan's Creek in Cleveland. Mr. Klann was friends with a man the defendants were looking for because
Keenan claimed the man stole his drugs. D'Ambrosio, Keenan and Espinoza kidnapped Mr. Klann at knifepoint, beat
him with a baseball bat and stabbed him several times. Thomas Keenan also received a death sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/6/1988 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/23/1989 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/3/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/30/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/31/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/27/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/24/1993
Evidentiary Hearing: 7/19/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 8/16/1995
District Court Decision: 4/14/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/29/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/23/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/18/2006
Trial Court Decision: 9/26/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/1/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/16/2000 State's Final Brief: 5/1/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/2000 Oral Argument: 7/19/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/2/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 8/16/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed D'Ambrosio's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/30/01, D'Ambrosio filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/4/04, the district court
denied D'Ambrosio's motion for summary judgment and granted his motion for an evidentiary hearing. On 3/24/06,
the district court granted D'Ambrosio's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and sentence
based on a Brady claim and remanded to the state court for re-trial. On 4/14/06, the district court issued an
amended decision. On 4/18/06, the State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 5/9/06, D'Ambrosio filed a
notice of cross appeal. On 5/1/07, D'Ambrosio and the State filed their final briefs. On 7/19/07, the 6th Circuit heard
oral arguments.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6885

As Of:12/31/2007

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Davie, Roderick Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 6/27/91, Davie murdered 38-year-old John Ira Coleman and 21-year-old Tracey Jefferys and attempted to murder
William Everett at the Veterinary Companies of America in Warren. Mr. Coleman, Ms. Jefferys and Mr. Everett were
Davie's co-workers at the distributor plant until Davie was fired two months before the murders. Davie shot Mr.
Coleman and Mr. Everett several times, but Mr. Everett survived. Davie caught up with Ms. Jefferys, who tried to
escape, and beat her to death with a folding chair. Davie later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/1/1991 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 3/25/1992 Judge: Carr

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/6/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/2/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/29/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/4/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/27/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/26/1997
District Court Decision: 8/6/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/3/2003
Trial Court Decision: 9/3/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 2/8/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/28/1998 State's Final Brief: 2/2/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 2/3/1999 Oral Argument: 7/18/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/27/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/7/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 11/26/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Davie's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/6/03,
the federal district court denied Davie's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/3/03, Davie filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 2/16/06, the 6th Circuit denied Davie's petition for rehearing en banc. On 2/2/07, the
State filed its final brief. On 2/8/07, Davie filed his final brief. On 7/18/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments.
Meanwhile, on 6/8/07, the trial court denied Davie's motion for a new sentencing hearing. On 12/26/07 the 11th
District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court. Meanwhile, on 12/27/07, Davie filed a motion in district court to
intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. (Note: On 2/15/08, the district court granted Davie's motion to
intervene in the Cooey litigation). (Note: Davie is also known as Abdul Hakiym Zakiy).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5759

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Davis, Roland T.
Davis, Roland T. Licking County

County: Licking
Summary of Crime:
On 7/10/00, Davis murdered 86-year-old Elizabeth Sheeler in her apartment in Newark, Ohio. Davis, a cab driver, had
driven Sheeler around town numerous times in his cab and knew she kept large sums of money in her bedroom. Davis
stabbed Sheeler seven times in the throat and upper chest and stole money from her house. Davis was arrested for
Sheeler’s murder in April 2004, after his DNA was linked to the crime scene through the FBI’s DNA database. At the
time, Davis was incarcerated in Florida.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/17/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 7/15/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/23/2006 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/14/2007 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also in post-conviction,
pending the court's decision on Davis' motion for a new trial.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 7/15/05, Davis was sentenced to death. Meanwhile, on 6/23/06, Davis filed a post-conviction petition in the trial
court. On 7/7/06, the State filed a motion for summary judgment. On 7/20/06, Davis filed a memorandum in
opposition, an amended post-conviction petition, a motion for DNA testing, a motion for discovery, and a motion for
an evidentiary hearing. On 11/14/07, the trial court denied Davis' motions and denied his post-conviction appeal. On
11/21/07, Davis filed a motion for a new trial. (Note: on 1/3/08, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Davis' sentence on
direct appeal). (Note: On 1/14/08, the trial court issued a final appealable order on Davis' post-conviction appeal).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 899

As Of:12/31/2007

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Davis, Von Clark Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 12/12/83, Davis murdered his former girlfriend, 27-year-old Suzette Butler, outside the American Legion Post 520 in
Hamilton. Davis shot Ms. Butler in the head at close range and continued to shoot her after she fell to the ground. At
the time, Davis was on parole after serving prison time for murdering his wife.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/6/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 8/7/1989 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/28/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/9/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/31/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/29/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/19/1992
District Court Decision: 9/4/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/8/1993 Notice of Appeal: 2/8/2002
Trial Court Decision: 6/30/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/27/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/30/1996 State's Final Brief: 12/29/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 1/15/1997 Oral Argument: 12/8/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/29/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 1/13/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/25/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a new sentencing hearing in trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 2/19/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Davis' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/4/01,
the federal district court denied Davis' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 1/29/07, the 6th Circuit reversed the
district court's decision, vacated Davis' death sentence based on a claim that the trial court failed to admit and
consider relevant mitigating evidence upon re-sentencing, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On
7/5/07, the 6th Circuit denied the State's petition for en banc rehearing. On 12/19/07, the trial court granted a new
sentencing hearing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6720

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Davis, Wiley
Davis, Wiley Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 11/26/91, Davis murdered 32-year-old Amy Perkins in downtown Cleveland. Mrs. Perkins was the wife of a popular
Cleveland radio personality. Davis kidnapped Mrs. Perkins from a parking lot in her own car, stole her jewelry, shot her
through the head and threw her out of the car naked and unconscious and left her to die. Davis told his sister and her
boyfriend about the murder, and the boyfriend turned the murder weapon and Davis' bloody clothes into police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/5/1991 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 6/1/1992 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/9/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/4/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/6/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/26/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/8/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/24/1996
District Court Decision: 8/23/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/27/1996 Notice of Appeal: 9/22/2000
Trial Court Decision: 6/12/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/6/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/8/1998 State's Final Brief: 5/6/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 3/17/1999 Oral Argument: 10/31/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 2/4/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 7/24/2003

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 8/28/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 6/28/2004

Current Status
As Of: 12/8/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 7/24/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Davis' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/23/00,
the federal district court denied Davis' petition for writ of habeas corpus. On 2/4/03, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's denial of Davis' petition as to his conviction, but vacated his death sentence based on improper jury
instructions and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 12/8/04, the trial court re-sentenced Davis to 30
years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4573

As Of:12/8/2004

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 Dean, Jason B.
Dean, Jason B. Clark County

County: Clark
Summary of Crime:
On 4/13/05, Dean and his 16-year-old accomplice Joshua Wade robbed and murdered 30-year-old youth counselor,
Titus Arnold, in Springfield. The murder of Titus was the third incident in a four day shooting spree in Springfield where
Dean attempted to kill six other people. Dean ordered Titus to get on the ground as he walked home from work and
when Titus began to run Dean attempted to shoot him with a .25 caliber semi-automatic, but the gun was on safety.
Wade killed Titus with .40 caliber semi-automatic. Dean recruited Wade to engage in the robbery and murder of Titus
by supplying the vehicle, fire arm, and ammunition for the crime. Dean later bragged to his friend and girlfriend about
the murder. Wade received life imprisonment for his involvement in the murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/2/2005 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/2/2006 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/5/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal pending briefing in the trial court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 6/2/06, Dean was sentenced to death. On 6/12/06, Dean filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 4/13/07, Dean filed his merit brief. On 9/4/07, the State filed its merit brief. On 10/19/07, Dean filed his
reply brief. Meanwhile, on 4/5/07, Dean filed a post-conviction petition in trial court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 577

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Dennis, Adremy
Dennis, Adremy Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 6/5/94, Dennis murdered 29-year-old Kurt Kyle in front of his home in Akron. Mr. Kyle was the target of a plan by
Dennis and his accomplice, Leroy Anderson, to rob people. Dennis approached Mr. Kyle and demanded money, but
when Mr. Kyle told him that he had none, Dennis shot him in the head at close range. Dennis was also convicted of
attempted murder for shooting at another man, earlier that night, when Dennis and Anderson tried to rob him.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/21/1994 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 1/3/1995 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/20/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/30/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/26/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/1/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/8/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/24/1997
District Court Decision: 9/29/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/23/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 11/30/1999
Trial Court Decision: 2/11/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 7/18/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/19/1997 State's Final Brief: 6/25/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 3/11/1998 Oral Argument: 12/2/2003
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 12/29/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/3/1998 Certiorari Petition: 3/26/2004

Supreme Court Decision: 8/11/1999 Brief in Opposition: 4/23/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 5/24/2004

Current Status
As Of: 10/13/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 10/13/04, Adremy Dennis was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:10/13/2004

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 DePew, Rhett
DePew, Rhett Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 11/23/84, DePew murdered 27-year-old Theresa Jones, her 7-year-old daughter, Aubrey Jones, and Theresa's 12-
year-old sister, Elizabeth Burton, in their Oxford home. The victims were the wife, daughter and sister-in-law of
DePew's former landlord. While burglarizing the house, DePew stabbed Mrs. Jones 14 times, Aubrey 21 times, and
Elizabeth five times, and then he set the house on fire. DePew later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/5/1985 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 6/25/1985 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/7/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/14/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/8/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/11/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/29/1987
Evidentiary Hearing: 7/29/1996
Supreme Court Decision: 8/31/1988
District Court Decision: 3/31/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/21/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/13/1989 Notice of Appeal: 4/13/2000
Trial Court Decision: 8/17/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/11/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/10/1992 State's Final Brief: 12/6/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 12/18/1992 Oral Argument: 5/1/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 11/20/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 5/9/1994 Certiorari Petition: 5/22/2003

Supreme Court Decision: 9/7/1994 Brief in Opposition: 6/25/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 10/6/2003

Current Status
As Of: 3/14/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 8/31/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed DePew's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/31/00, the federal district court granted DePew's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence
based on prosecutorial misconduct, and remanded to the State court for re-sentencing. On 3/14/05, the trial court
re-sentenced DePew to three consecutive sentences of 30 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7202

As Of:3/14/2005

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Diar, Nicole Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 8/27/03, Diar murdered her 4-year-old son, Jacob, in their Lorain apartment. Diar suffocated her son before
pouring gasoline throughout her home and setting it on fire to destroy any evidence of foul play. Jacob's badly-burned
body was found on his bed, the body of his new puppy laying nearby.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/30/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/3/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/20/2006 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also in post-conviction,
currently stayed pending the Ohio Supreme Court's resolution of Diar's direct appeal.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 11/3/05, Diar was sentenced to death. On 12/2/05, Diar filed her notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 4/24/06, the clerk filed the record. On 1/16/07, Diar filed her merit brief. On 5/14/07, the State filed their
merit brief. On 6/28/07, Diar filed her reply brief. Meanwhile, On 10/20/06, Diar filed a post-conviction petition in the
trial court. On 11/17/06, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 3/23/07, a new judge was assigned to the
post-conviction case. On 4/30/07, the trial court stayed the findings of fact and conclusions of law pending the Ohio
Supreme Court's resolution of Diar's direct appeal. Meanwhile, 2/20/07, the district court granted Diar's motion to
intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 788

As Of:12/31/2007

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Dickerson, Frederick Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 5/27/85, Dickerson murdered 29-year-old Kevin McCoy and 15-year-old Nicole McClain in their Toledo apartment.
Mr. McCoy and Ms. McClain had allowed Dickerson's former girlfriend to live with them after she ended the relationship
because of Dickerson's abuse. Dickerson broke into the apartment, shot Mr. McCoy in his chest and the back of his
head and then shot Ms. McClain twice in the face. Dickerson was arrested outside the apartment with the murder
weapon.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/31/1985 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 11/7/1985 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/15/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/16/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/7/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/6/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/12/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/6/1989
District Court Decision: 9/21/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/16/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/21/1990 Notice of Appeal: 10/16/2004
Trial Court Decision: 7/25/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 11/18/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/14/2000 State's Final Brief: 11/21/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 5/3/2000 Oral Argument: 2/2/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/7/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 6th Circuit has reversed Dickerson's death sentence. The case is currently on remand in the trial court for re-
sentencing.
Status In Federal Courts:
Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/6/89, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Dickerson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
9/21/04, the federal district court denied Dickerson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/7/06, the 6th Circuit
granted Dickerson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence based on ineffective
assistance of counsel, and remanded to the State court for re-sentencing. On 11/13/06, the 6th Circuit denied the
State's petition for rehearing en banc. On 11/26/07, the trial court scheduled a mitigation hearing for 2/11/08.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8089

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Dixon, Archie
Dixon, Archie Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 9/22/93, Dixon and his accomplice, Timothy Hoffner, murdered their roommate, 22-year-old Christopher Hammer at
a park in Toledo. Dixon and Hoffner planned to kill Mr. Hammer to assume his identity and collect the anticipated
insurance proceeds that Mr. Hammer would receive from an automobile accident. Dixon and Hoffner repeatedly beat
Mr. Hammer, tied him up, took him into the woods and buried him alive. Dixon and Hoffner stole $11 in cash from Mr.
Hammer's wallet, his driver's license, his Social Security card, his birth certificate and his car. Dixon and Hoffner
confessed to police, and Hoffner showed police where they buried Mr. Hammer alive. Hoffner also received a death
sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/16/1993 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 11/22/1995 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/12/2005

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/23/2005
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/21/2006
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/19/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/17/2000
Evidentiary Hearing: 10/26/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 4/14/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/14/2005

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/21/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/17/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/17/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/19/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Dixon's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 4/14/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Dixon's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/23/05, Dixon filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/21/06, the State filed its
return of writ. On 6/19/06, Dixon filed his traverse. On 7/3/06, the State filed a sur-reply. On 10/26/06, the district
court partially granted the State's motion to supplement the record and the State's motion for discovery, and granted
Dixon's motion for discovery. On 10/26/07, the district court held an evidentiary hearing. On 11/2/07, Dixon and the
State filed post-hearing briefs. On 11/8/07, the State filed a reply to Dixon's brief. On 11/9/07, Dixon filed a reply to
the State's brief. (Note: To date, Dixon has not filed a Murnahan appeal).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4422

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Drummond, John E.
Drummond, John E. Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 3/24/03, Drummond murdered 3-month-old Jiyen Dent Jr. at his home in Youngstown. Drummond incorrectly
believed Jiyen's father was involved in the 1998 murder of one of Drummond's fellow gang members. Drummond, 25,
and an accomplice, Wayne Gilliam, 21, drove to the Dent household. Drummond got out of the car and fired 11 shots
from an AK47 assault rifle into the house, fatally shooting Jiyen in the head. Drummond later confessed to his cell mate
that he was the shooter. Gilliam was also sentenced to 54 years in prison for his involvement in the aggravated murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/3/2003 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 3/12/2004 Judge: Lioi

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/15/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/12/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/18/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/28/2005 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/7/2005 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/20/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/16/2007 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/18/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending the filing of a petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the federal court.

Case Notes:
On 10/18/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Drummond's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 9/7/05, the trial court denied Drummond's post-conviction petition. On 12/20/06, the 7th District
Court of Appeals denied Drummond's post-conviction appeal. On 5/16/07, the Ohio Supreme Court denied
Drummond's post-conviction appeal. Meanwhile, on 4/18/07, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Drummond's
Murnahan appeal. Meanwhile, on 10/12/07, Drummond filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district
court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1389

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Dunlap, Timothy
Dunlap, Timothy Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 10/6/91, Dunlap murdered his girlfriend, Belinda Bolanos, at a river park in Cincinnati. Dunlap took Ms. Bolanos to
the park where he told her he had a surprise for her. After blindfolding her, he shot her in the neck and head with a
crossbow. He then stole her car, credit card and checks. Next, Dunlap drove to Soda Springs, Idaho, where he robbed
a bank, shooting and killing the bank teller, Tonya Crane. Dunlap later confessed to murdering both Ms. Bolanos and
Ms. Crane. He received a death sentence in Idaho for the murder of Ms. Crane.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/6/1991 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 2/1/1993 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/21/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/21/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/2/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/12/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/27/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/23/1995
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/22/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/2/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/13/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/26/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/4/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/15/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/12/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Dunlap's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 8/23/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Dunlap's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
7/21/99, Dunlap filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/27/01, the district court
partially granted the State's motion to dismiss procedurally defaulted claims. On 3/2/04, the district court denied
Dunlap's motion for an evidentiary hearing and issued a briefing schedule. On 4/1/04, the State filed its brief. On
5/17/04, Dunlap filed his brief. On 10/1/04, the case was reassigned to Judge Watson. On 11/27/07, the district
court denied Dunlap's motion to drop appeals. On 11/30/07, Dunlap filed a pro se motion to drop appeals and for
clemency proceedings. On 12/21/07, the State filed a response. On 12/29/07, Dunlap filed a status report noting his
12/5/07 telephone conference where Dunlap expressed his desire to withdraw his pro se motions, including his
motion to drop appeals. (Note: On 4/19/92, Dunlap was convicted and sentenced to death in Idaho and is currently
incarcerated on death row in Idaho).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5446

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Durr, Darryl
Durr, Darryl Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/31/88, Durr murdered 16-year-old Angel O'Nan in Elyria. Angel was a friend of Durr's girlfriend. Durr kidnapped
Angel, raped her, strangled her with a dog chain and concealed her partially nude body in Brookside Park. Durr
admitted the murder to his girlfriend.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/23/1988 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 12/19/1988 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/24/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/23/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/18/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/7/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/20/1991
District Court Decision: 11/2/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/15/1991

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/8/1992 Notice of Appeal: 3/17/2000
Trial Court Decision: 7/6/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/4/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/25/1994 State's Final Brief: 4/8/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 2/1/1995 Oral Argument: 4/26/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 5/18/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/6/1994 Certiorari Petition: 12/6/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 12/30/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the U.S. Supreme Court on Durr's petition for a writ of certiorari.

Case Notes:
On 3/20/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Durr's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 11/2/99,
the federal district court denied Durr's petition for writ of habeas corpus. On 5/18/07, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court. On 9/7/07, the 6th Circuit denied Durr's partition for en banc rehearing. On 12/6/07, Durr filed a
petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, on 9/12/07, the district court granted Durr's
motion to intervene on the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6951

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Eley, John
Eley, John Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 8/26/86, Eley murdered 28-year-old Ihsan Aydah in the Sinjil Market in Youngstown. Mr. Aydah was the owner of
the market. Eley shot Mr. Aydah in the head, and then Eley and his accomplice, Melvin Green, stole Mr. Aydah's wallet
out of his pocket and money from the cash register. Eley later confessed to Youngstown police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/22/1986 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 7/14/1987 Judge: Boyko

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/8/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/19/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/1/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/10/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/20/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/18/1996
District Court Decision: 10/18/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/27/1997

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 11/13/2006
Trial Court Decision: 4/1/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/6/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/20/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Eley's motion for a certificate of
appealability.
Case Notes:
On 12/18/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Eley's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/18/06, the district court denied Eley's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/13/06, Eley filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/28/06, Eley filed a motion for a certificate of appealability. On 1/9/07, the State filed
a response in opposition to Eley's motion for a certificate of appealability.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7475

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Elmore, Phillip L.
Elmore, Phillip L. Licking County

County: Licking
Summary of Crime:
On 6/1/02, Elmore murdered his ex-girlfriend and former Licking County deputy sheriff, 47-year-old Pamela Annarino,
at her Newark home. While Ms. Annarino was at her son's wedding, Elmore broke into her home and waited for her.
When Mrs. Annarino returned home, Elmore strangled her and beat her with a lead pipe. Elmore then stole Ms.
Annarino's purse and fled in her car. In an interview with a Newark police detective, Elmore confessed. DNA testing
later revealed that bloodstains found on Elmore's shorts were consistent with Annarino's DNA.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/13/2002 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/19/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/20/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/13/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/26/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/9/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/3/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/29/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 12/13/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Elmore's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 11/9/04, the trial court denied Elmore's post-conviction petition. On 11/3/05, the 5th District Court of
Appeals denied Elmore's post-conviction appeal. On 11/29/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Elmore's post-
conviction appeal. On 6/18/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Elmore's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 7/20/07,
Elmore filed his notice of intent to file a petition for habeas corpus in federal district court. On 11/20/07, the district
court set a scheduling order.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1503

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Esparza, Gregory
Esparza, Gregory Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 2/12/83, Esparza murdered 38-year-old Melanie Gerschultz at the Island Variety Carryout in Toledo. Ms.
Gerschultz worked in the carryout. Wearing a ski mask, Esparza shot Ms. Gerschultz in the neck and stole money from
the cash register. Esparza told his sister and a fellow jail inmate about the robbery-murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/13/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 5/22/1984 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/12/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/5/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/25/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/1/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/22/1986
Evidentiary Hearing: 8/17/1999
Supreme Court Decision: 10/5/1988
District Court Decision: 10/13/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/3/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/29/1989 Notice of Appeal: 12/28/2000
Trial Court Decision: 6/18/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 1/10/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/29/1992 State's Final Brief: 11/21/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 11/18/1992 Oral Argument: 8/8/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 11/5/2002

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 5/19/1995 Certiorari Petition: 3/4/2003

Supreme Court Decision: 3/1/1996 Brief in Opposition: 6/17/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 11/3/2003

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Esparza has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending briefing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 10/5/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Esparza's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/13/00, the federal district court granted Esparza's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death
sentence based on improper indictment, ineffective assistance of counsel and trial court error, and remanded to the
state court for re-sentencing. On 11/5/02, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision. On 11/3/03, the U.S.
Supreme Court reversed the decision of the 6th Circuit and remanded the case to the 6th Circuit for further
proceedings. On 11/17/03, the 6th Circuit remanded the case to the district court for reconsideration. On 2/20/04,
the district court granted Esparza's motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of State court
proceedings. Meanwhile, on 6/9/03, Esparza filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v.
Virginia in the trial court. On 1/21/05, the State filed a motion for summary judgment and to dismiss. On 5/15/06,
8/14/06, 9/1/06, 10/2/06, 11/8/06, 3/13/07, 5/31/07, and 7/13/07, the trial court granted Esparza's motion for an
extension of time to respond to the State's motions for summary judgment and to dismiss.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8623

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Evans, Derrick
Evans, Derrick Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 3/25/87, Evans and two accomplices, Wayne Frazier and Michael Frazier, murdered their neighbors, Joann
Richards and Marcellus Williams and attempted to murder 19-year-old Derek Speights in their Cleveland apartment.
Evans held a gun to Mr. Williams' head and demanded money. Afterwards, Evans beat Mr. Williams to the floor and
stabbed him to death, and Wayne Frazier fatally stabbed Ms. Richards 32 times. Michael Frazier stabbed Mr. Speights
21 times, but he survived. Evans and his accomplices then stole valuables from the house. The murders were
witnessed by Ms. Richards' 7-year-old son, Albert Richards, who had been hiding underneath his bed. Wayne Frazier
also received a death sentence for the aggravated murders of Ms. Richards and Mr. Williams.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/6/1987 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 10/16/1987 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/15/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/11/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/12/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/28/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/10/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/11/1992
District Court Decision: 7/23/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/23/1994 Notice of Appeal: 11/21/2002
Trial Court Decision: 3/5/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/29/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/17/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 10/24/2006

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 3/11/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Evans' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 7/23/02,
the federal district court denied Evans' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/21/02, Evans filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 6/25/03, the 6th Circuit granted Evans' motion to hold case in abeyance pending
exhaustion of state court proceedings. Meanwhile, on 6/4/03, Evans filed a successive post-conviction petition
pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 10/24/06, the trial court re-sentenced Evans to 30 years to life
based on the fact that he was found to be mentally retarded pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6948

As Of:10/24/2006

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 Fautenberry, John
Fautenberry, John Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 2/17/91, Fautenberry murdered Joseph William Daron at a restaurant located at the junction of Interstate 275 and
Interstate 71. Mr. Daron was giving Fautenberry, who had been hitchhiking on Interstate 275, a ride to a restaurant.
When they arrived at their destination, Fautenberry shot Mr. Daron twice in the chest. Fautenberry stole Mr. Daron's
car, credit cards and cash and threw his body into the Ohio River. Mr. Daron's murder was part of a multi-state crime
spree. Between November 1990 and March 1991, Fautenberry murdered a total of five people in four states. After
being apprehended in Alaska, Fautenberry confessed to the five murders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/27/1991 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 9/16/1992 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/22/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/25/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/7/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/11/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/9/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/5/1995
District Court Decision: 4/11/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/27/1995

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/8/1996 Notice of Appeal: 5/11/2005
Trial Court Decision: 10/27/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/26/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/31/1998 State's Final Brief: 12/13/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 5/12/1999 Oral Argument: 7/26/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/17/1996 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/30/1997 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 7/5/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Fautenberry's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/11/05, the federal district court denied Fautenberry's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/11/05, Fautenberry
filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 1/5/06, the district court granted Fautenberry's motion for a certificate
of appealability. On 12/13/06, the State filed its final brief. On 12/26/06, Fautenberry filed his final brief and final
reply brief. On 7/26/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments. (Note: On 1/25/08, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district
court).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5584

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Fears, Angelo
Fears, Angelo Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 3/30/97, Fears murdered Antwan Gilliam in an apartment in Over-the-Rhine. Fears and his accomplice, James
Grant, went to the apartment to rob Derrick Frazier who had recently purchased $21,000 worth of crack cocaine. Mr.
Gilliam and Steve Franklin were at Mr. Frazier's apartment when Fears and Grant arrived. Fears and Grant stole
$2,000 and some jewlery in addition to the crack cocaine. Fears then shot Mr. Gilliam in the head as he pleaded for his
life.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/9/1997 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 12/10/1997 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/30/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/26/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/12/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/4/2002
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 5/19/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 9/8/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/27/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/2/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/4/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/12/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/15/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 1/19/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Fears' petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 9/8/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Fears' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/26/01,
Fears filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 11/8/05, the magistrate judge issued a
report and recommendation denying Fears' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/30/06, Fears filed objections
to the magistrate judge's report and recommendation. On 5/24/06, the State filed a response. On 7/14/06, Fears
filed a reply. On 10/10/06, the magistrate judge issued a supplemental report and recommendation denying Fears'
petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/8/06, Fears filed objections to the magistrate judge's supplemental
report and recommendation. On 12/11/06, the State filed a response. (Note: On 1/23/08, this case was transferred
to Chief Judge Beckwith).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3673

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Ferguson, Darrell
Ferguson, Darrell Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 12/25/01, Ferguson murdered 61-year-old Thomas King at Mr. King's home on the east side of Dayton. Ferguson's
mother had previously been married to Mr. King's brother. Ferguson stabbed and stomped Mr. King to death.
Ferguson then robbed Mr. King in order to buy drugs. On 12/26/01, Ferguson murdered 68-year-old Arlie Fugate and
his wife, 69-year-old Mae Fugate. Ferguson's family had once lived near the Fugate home. Ferguson stabbed and
stomped Mr. and Mrs. Fugate to death. DNA testing on bloodstains on Ferguson's boots was consistent with Mrs.
Fugate and Mr. King. In Januray of 2007, Ferguson, in handwritten letters, confessed the killings to the judge and
prosecutor at his trial.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/7/2002 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 9/19/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/12/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 8/8/2006

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 8/8/06, Darrell Ferguson was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:8/8/2006

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 Filiaggi, James
Filiaggi, James Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 1/24/94, Filiaggi murdered his 27-year-old ex-wife, Lisa Huff Filiaggi, in Lorain. Filiaggi broke into Ms. Filiaggi's
home, chased her into a neighbor's house and fatally shot her four times. Afterwards, Filiaggi drove to Amherst
Township to the home of Ms. Filiaggi's stepfather, Delbort Yepko, and shot at Mr. Yepko twice but missed. At the time,
Filiaggi was out on bond, awaiting trial for felonious assault and domestic violence against Ms. Filiaggi and her fiancé.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/23/1994 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 8/1/1995 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/8/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/20/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/29/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/29/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/29/1999
District Court Decision: 3/31/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/4/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/23/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/16/2004
Trial Court Decision: 10/9/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/13/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/9/1998 State's Final Brief: 10/11/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 4/7/1999 Oral Argument: 1/31/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/14/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 4/24/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court procceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 4/24/07, James Filiaggi was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:4/24/2007

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 Fitzpatrick, Stanley
Fitzpatrick, Stanley Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 6/7/01, Fitzpatrick murdered his live-in girlfriend, 42-year-old Doreatha Hayes, and her daughter, 12-year-old
Shenay Hayes, in their Lincoln Heights home. Fitzpatrick was angry because Shenay had caught him smoking crack
cocaine and she told Ms. Hayes. Fitzpatrick used a hatchet to chop Ms. Hayes' arms, hand and face 13 times.
Fitzpatrick stabbed Shenay four times with a knife, choked her and beat her in the head with an ax handle, which
fractured her skull. On 6/9/01, Fitzpatrick lured their neighbor, 64-year-old Elton Rose, into the house and beat him to
death by striking him multiple times in the head. When a police officer responded to a silent 911 call, Fitzpatrick fired
three shots at the police officer and then fled the scene in the officer's crusier. Fizpatrick confessed the crimes to his
cousin. Fitzpatrick later pled guilty to the charges.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/19/2001 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 2/15/2002 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/26/2005

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/9/2006
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/1/2006
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/6/2006
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 10/29/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 7/7/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/20/2005

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/22/2002 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/29/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/22/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/13/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/16/2005 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the district court on Fitzpatrick's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 7/7/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Fitzpatrick's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/9/06, Fitzpatrick filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/1/06, the State filed its
return of writ. On 11/6/06, Fitzpatrick filed his traverse. On 11/17/06, the State filed a sur-reply. On 2/26/07, the
district court granted Fitzpatrick's motion for discovery. On 10/29/07 and 10/30/07, the district court held an
evidentiary hearing. On 11/5/07 and 11/7/07, the district court denied Fitzpatrick's motion to expand the evidentiary
hearing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2145

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Foust, Kelly
Foust, Kelly Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 3/31/01, Foust murdered 54-year-old Jose Coreano in his Cleveland home. Foust had gone to the house in search
of his estranged girlfriend, who sometimes stayed with the Coreano family. Foust had previously broken into the
Coreano home. Foust attacked Mr. Coreano while he was asleep and struck him in the head with a claw hammer.
Afterwards, Foust repeatedly raped Mr. Coreano's 17-year-old daughter, tied her to the bathtub and left her in the
house he had set on fire, but she escaped. Foust provided a detailed confession to the detectives from the Cleveland
Police Department.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/10/2001 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 1/11/2002 Judge: Zouhary

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/30/2006

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/22/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/21/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/5/2007
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/29/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/9/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/29/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/17/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/29/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/10/2005 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the district court's decision whether to grant or deny discovery.

Case Notes:
On 12/29/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Foust's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/22/07,
Foust filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 5/27/07, the State filed a return of writ. On
10/5/07, Foust filed a traverse to the return of writ. On 10/19/07, the State filed a sur-reply. On 11/11/07, Foust filed
a motion for leave to conduct discovery and a motion for allocation of funds to hire an expert. On 11/19/07, the
State filed responses in opposition to Foust's motions for discovery and funds. On 11/26/07, Foust filed a reply to
the State's responses in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2180

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Fox, Richard
Fox, Richard Wood County

County: Wood
Summary of Crime:
On 9/26/89, Fox murdered 18-year-old Leslie Keckler in Bowling Green. Ms. Keckler had agreed to meet Fox, who
pretended to be conducting interviews for a restaurant supply company. Fox lured Ms. Keckler into his car and when
she rejected his sexual advances, Fox stabbed her six times in the back, strangled her with a rope and dumped her
body in a drainage ditch. Fox confessed to police and directed them to the remote rural location where he had dumped
Ms. Kechler's personal belongings.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/4/1989 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 6/27/1990 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/18/1997

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/12/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/13/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/5/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/7/1992
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/4/1994
District Court Decision: 11/15/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/12/1994

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/21/1995 Notice of Appeal: 12/14/1999
Trial Court Decision: 4/10/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/7/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/16/1997 State's Final Brief: 5/7/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 9/17/1997 Oral Argument: 8/7/2001
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 11/14/2001

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/24/1998 Certiorari Petition: 5/30/2002

Supreme Court Decision: 11/10/1998 Brief in Opposition: 7/12/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 10/7/2002

Current Status
As Of: 2/12/2003

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/12/03, Richard Fox was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:2/12/2003

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 Franklin, Antonio S.
Franklin, Antonio S. Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 4/18/97, Franklin murdered his grandmother, Ophelia Franklin, his grandfather, Ivory Franklin, Sr., and his uncle,
Anthony Franklin, in their home on Reigel Street in Dayton. Franklin beat his three relatives with a baseball bat, shot
his grandmother in the forehead and set their house on fire. He later confessed to a Dayton police detective.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/13/1997 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 8/25/1998 Judge: Merz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/20/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/1/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/17/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/30/2006
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/16/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/2/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/9/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 8/23/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/17/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/29/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/19/2003 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 10/16/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Franklin's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/1/04, Franklin filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 6/21/04, the district court
granted Franklin's motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. On 10/17/05,
the State filed its return of writ. On 3/30/06, Franklin filed his traverse. On 5/1/06, the State filed a sur-reply. On
7/27/06, the district court denied Franklin's motion for summary judgment. On 11/21/06, the district court partially
granted Franklin's renewed motion for an evidentiary hearing. On 6/5/07 and 6/6/07, the district court held an
evidentiary hearing. On 7/13/07, the district court partially granted Franklin's motion to expand the record. On
10/30/07, Franklin filed a post-evidentiary hearing brief. On 11/2/07, Franklin filed an amended post-evidentiary
hearing brief. On 12/10/07, the State filed a post-evidentiary hearing brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3415

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Franklin, George
Franklin, George Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 8/7/88, Franklin murdered 26-year-old Gerald Strauss at his condominium in Cincinnati. Franklin, who did not know
Strauss, broke into Strauss' home and beat him several times in the head and face with a hammer. Franklin then stole
several items from Mr. Strauss' home including a vcr, watch and money.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/26/1988 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 1/4/1989 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/29/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/14/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/12/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/16/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/15/1990
Evidentiary Hearing: 3/17/1997
Supreme Court Decision: 11/20/1991
District Court Decision: 3/31/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/1/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/18/1993 Notice of Appeal: 4/30/2003
Trial Court Decision: 8/31/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/22/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/25/1995 State's Final Brief: 9/27/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 6/14/1995 Oral Argument: 3/17/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/9/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/3/1994 Certiorari Petition: 10/6/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 7/6/1994 Brief in Opposition: 11/13/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 1/8/2007

Current Status
As Of: 4/5/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings complete.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings complete.

Case Notes:
On 11/20/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Franklin's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/31/03, the federal district court granted Franklin's petition for a writ of habeas corpus vacated his conviction and
death sentence based on juror bias and ineffective assistance of counsel and remanded to state court for re-trial.
On 1/9/06, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision granting Franklin's petition for a writ of habeas
corpus. On 1/8/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the State's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 4/5/07, Franklin
pled guilty to aggravated murder and was sentenced to 50 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6665

As Of:4/5/2007

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 Frazier, James P.
Frazier, James P. Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 3/2/04, Frazier murdered 49-year old Mary Stevenson at her North Toledo apartment. Frazier, who lived in the
same apartment building as the disabled Stevenson, strangled her, slashed her throat, then stole her purse and wallet.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/9/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/15/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/10/2007
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/15/2006 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/24/2007 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending the filing of a petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case is also in post-conviction, currently pending briefing in the 6th District Court of Appeals.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 6/15/05, Frazier was sentenced to death. On 10/10/07, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Frazier's conviction
and death sentence on direct appeal. Meanwhile, on 10/24/07, the trial court denied Frazier's post-conviction
petition and granted the State's motion for summary judgment. On 11/20/07, Frazier filed a notice of appeal in the
6th District Court of Appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 929

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Frazier, Richard
Frazier, Richard Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 11/8/90, Frazier murdered his former stepdaughter, 18-year-old Tiffany Skiba, in the bedroom of her home. At the
time, Frazier was out on bond, awaiting trial for charges of raping Ms. Skiba, who had given birth to Frazier's child.
Frazier broke into the house and stabbed Ms. Skiba 19 times in the neck, arms and torso with a steak knife.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/30/1990 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 8/29/1991 Judge: Carr

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/14/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/23/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/29/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/15/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/17/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/23/1995
District Court Decision: 1/5/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/22/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/31/1996 Notice of Appeal: 2/2/2001
Trial Court Decision: 11/13/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/2/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/11/1997 State's Final Brief: 3/20/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 4/1/1998 Oral Argument: 10/15/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/8/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 3/26/2004

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 5/5/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 6/7/2004

Current Status
As Of: 3/18/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 8/23/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Frazier's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/5/01,
the federal district court denied Frazier's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/8/03, the 6th Circuit granted
Frazier's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence based on ineffective assistance of
counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 3/18/05, the trial court re-sentenced Frazier to 30
years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4950

As Of:3/18/2005

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 Frazier, Wayne
Frazier, Wayne Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 3/25/87, Frazier and two accomplices, Derrick Evans and Michael Frazier, murdered their neighbors, Joann
Richards and Marcellus Williams and attempted to murder 19-year-old Derek Speights in their Cleveland apartment.
Evans held a gun to Mr. Williams' head and demanded money. Afterwards, Wayne Frazier fatally stabbed Ms.
Richards 32 times, and Evans beat Mr. Williams to the floor and stabbed him to death. Michael Frazier stabbed Mr.
Speights 21 times, but he survived. Frazier and his accomplices then stole valuables from the house. The murders
were witnessed by Ms. Richards' 7-year-old son, Albert Richards, who had been hiding underneath his bed. Evans
also received a death sentence for the aggravated murders of Ms. Richards and Mr. Williams.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/6/1987 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 9/22/1987 Judge: Polster

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/10/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/2/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/25/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/19/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/11/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/31/1991
District Court Decision: 1/20/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/23/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 2/17/2004
Trial Court Decision: 1/10/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/26/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/12/1998 State's Final Brief: 4/18/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 6/17/1998 Oral Argument: 10/31/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/13/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/27/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/21/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently on remand in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 7/31/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Frazier's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
1/20/04, the federal district court denied Frazier's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/13/07, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court's denial of Frazier's petition for a writ of habeas corpus with respect to his conviction, but
reversed the district court with respect to Frazier's sentence and remanded the case. On 12/14/07, the 6th Circuit
denied the State's petition for en banc rehearing. (Note: Frazier is also known as Abdul Haliym).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7405

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Fry, Clarence, Jr.
Fry, Clarence, Jr. Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 7/31/05, Fry murdered his former girlfriend, 41-year-old Tamela Hardison, in her daughter's Akron apartment. Fry
stabbed Ms. Hardinson four times with a butcher knife, in front of her grandchildren, to stop her from testifying against
him in a domestic violence case.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/30/2005 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 7/11/2006 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/11/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal, which is being held in abeyance pending the outcome of the direct appeal.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 7/11/06, Fry was sentenced to death. On 8/8/06, Fry filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 6/5/07, Fry filed his merit brief. On 10/1/07, the State filed their merit brief. On 11/15/07, Fry filed a reply
brief. Meanwhile, on 5/11/07, Fry filed his post-conviction petition in trial court. On 5/11/07, an evidentiary hearing
was requested on all grounds for relief. On 9/19/07, the trial court granted the State's motion to hold Fry's petition
for post-conviction relief in abeyance pending the resolution of the direct appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 538

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Gapen, Larry James
Gapen, Larry James Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 9/18/00, Gapen murdered his former wife, 37-year-old Martha Madewell, her boyfriend and former husband, 40-
year-old Nathan Marshall, and her daughter, 13-year-old Jesica Young, in Ms. Madewell's Dayton home. Gapen,
distraught over the recent dissolution of his marriage to Ms. Madewell, entered the house and bludgeoned each victim
with a maul (long-handled hammer with a wedge-shaped head used to split logs). Gapen raped Ms. Madewall and
hacked her 10 times in the face and head. He hacked Mr. Marshall 18 times in the face, head, neck, chest and
abdomen and Jesica 32 times in the face, head, neck and chest. Gapen then left the house with Ms. Madewall's 7-
year-old son and 8-year-old daughter. Gapen confessed to police and received the death sentence for the aggravated
murder of Jesica. DNA testing proved that the semen found on Ms. Madewall's leg and abdomen belonged to Gapen.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/18/2000 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 7/3/2001 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/15/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/3/2005

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/4/2002 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 8/30/2006 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/24/2007 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on post-conviction appeal pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/15/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Gapen's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 4/8/04, the trial court denied Gapen's post-conviction petition. On 1/31/05, the 2nd District Court of
Appeals reversed the trial court's decision and remanded to the trial court for further proceedings. On 8/10/05, the
Ohio Supreme Court denied Gapen's post-conviction appeal and dismissed the State's cross-appeal. On 8/30/06,
the trial court denied Gapen's post-conviction petition. On 8/24/07, the 2nd District Court of Appeals affirmed the
trial court. On 10/5/07, Gapen filed a notice of appeal, memorandum in support of jurisdiction, and a case
information statement in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2372

As Of:12/31/2007

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Garner, William Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 1/26/92, Garner murdered 8-year-old Mykkila Mack, 10-year-old Deondra Freeman, 11-year-old Richard Gaines, 11-
year-old Markeca Mason, and 12-year-old Denitra Satterwhite at a house in Cincinnati. The five children were asleep
in the home that Garner broke into after stealing the owner's purse and keys from a local hospital emergency room.
Garner, who saw the children sleeping, set three separate fires in the house and left with several household valuables.
Garner confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/3/1992 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/5/1992 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/18/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/29/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/28/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/31/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/22/1995
District Court Decision: 4/19/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/18/1996 Notice of Appeal: 5/17/2002
Trial Court Decision: 10/18/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/4/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/19/1997 State's Final Brief: 4/3/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 4/1/1998 Oral Argument: 3/7/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/11/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/5/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to grant the State's petition for en banc
rehearing.
Case Notes:
On 11/22/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Garner's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/19/02, the federal district court denied Garner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/11/07, the 6th Circuit
reversed the district court and granted a conditional writ and remanded the case. On 10/3/07, the State filed a
petition for en banc rehearing. On 10/26/07, Garner filed a response to the State's petition. (Note: On 1/3/08, the 6th
Circuit granted the State's petition for en banc rehearing).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5534

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Gerish, John
Gerish, John Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 5/2/91, Gerish murdered his mother, Ann Gerish and a bystander, Eva Thigpen, in Youngstown. Mrs. Thigpen was
a passenger in a car that had picked up Ms. Gerish, after she ran into the street during an argument with Gerish.
When the driver stopped the car and got out to summon police, Gerish pulled up to the car, repeatedly shot into the
driver's side, walked around to the passenger's side and continued shooting. All eight shots that Gerish fired struck
either Ms. Gerish or Mrs. Thigpen. Gerish later confessed to police and bragged that he was able to kill two people at
one time.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/24/1991 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/23/1992 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/22/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/26/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/23/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 7/4/1999

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 7/4/99, John Gerish died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2567

As Of:7/4/1999

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 Getsy, Jason
Getsy, Jason Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 7/7/95, Getsy and an accomplice, Richard McNulty, murdered 66-year-old Ann Serafino and attempted to murder
her son, 39-year-old Charles Serafino, in their Hubbard home. Getsy and McNulty had been hired by Mr. Serafino's
business competitor to kill Mr. Serafino. Getsy and McNulty shot their way into the Serafino's house and then shot the
victims multiple times, killing Ms. Serafino and seriously wounding Mr. Serafino. Getsy bragged to his friends about the
shooting and later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/17/1995 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 9/12/1996 Judge: Polster

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/14/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/12/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/1/2001
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/23/1998
District Court Decision: 11/26/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/24/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/2/1997 Notice of Appeal: 2/6/2003
Trial Court Decision: 7/21/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/2/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/25/1999 State's Final Brief: 6/2/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 2/16/2000 Oral Argument: 12/6/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/2/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 12/21/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 11/22/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Case Notes:
On 12/23/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Getsy's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/26/02, the federal district court denied Getsy's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/6/03, Getsy filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 8/2/06, the 6th Circuit reversed the district court's decision, vacated Getsy's
death sentence based on a claim that his sentence is disproportionate to his co-defendant's and trial judge bias,
and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing and to the district court for an evidentiary hearing. On 11/22/06,
the 6th Circuit granted the State's petition for rehearing en banc and issued a briefing schedule. On 7/25/07, the 6th
Circuit, en banc, affirmed the district court's denial of Getsy's habeas corpus petition. On 12/21/07, Getsy filed a
petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, on 6/25/07, the district court granted Getsy's
motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4127

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Gillard, John Grant
Gillard, John Grant Stark County

County: Stark
Summary of Crime:
On 1/1/85, Gillard murdered 22-year-old Denise Maxwell and 26-year-old Leroy Ensign and attempted to murder
Ronnie Postlethwaite at a house party in Northwest Canton. Gillard's brother and Mr. Ensign had gotten into a fight
earlier at the party. Gillard returned to the party with his brother and shot the victims, killing Ms. Maxwell and Mr.
Ensign and seriously wounding Mr. Postlethwaite. Gillard admitted to his friends that he was the triggerman.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/11/1985 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 6/19/1985 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/7/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/1/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 12/3/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/25/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/11/1997
District Court Decision: 8/27/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/4/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 9/25/2003
Trial Court Decision: 2/14/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/5/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/22/1998 State's Final Brief: 4/6/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 10/21/1998 Oral Argument: 7/28/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/26/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/27/1998 Certiorari Petition: 11/22/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 4/28/1999 Brief in Opposition: 1/29/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 3/5/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is pending DNA testing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/11/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Gillard's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/27/03, the federal district court granted Gillard's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and
death sentence based on a claim that his trial counsel labored under a conflict of interest, and remanded to the
state court for re-trial. On 4/26/06, the 6th Circuit reversed the district court and denied Gillard's petition for a writ of
habeas corpus. On 8/31/06, the 6th Circuit denied Gillard's petition for rehearing. On 3/5/07, the U.S. Supreme
Court denied Gillard's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 4/23/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Gillard's petition for
a rehearing. Meanwhile, on 9/25/07, the trial court granted Gillard's application for DNA testing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8230

As Of:12/31/2007

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Goff, James Clinton County

County: Clinton
Summary of Crime:
On 9/15/94, Goff murdered 88-year-old Myrtle Rutledge in her home in Wilmington. Goff, who was employed as a
delivery person for Butler Home Furnishings, had been to Ms. Rutledge's home earlier that day to deliver some
furniture. Later that night, Goff returned to Ms. Rutledge's house to rob her. After finding Ms. Rutledge awake in her
bedroom, he beat and stabbed her several times. He then left with her money and car.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/24/1995 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 8/18/1995 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/9/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/1/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/6/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/15/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/21/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/17/1998
District Court Decision: 12/1/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/24/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 12/27/2006
Trial Court Decision: 4/26/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/5/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/5/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/19/2003 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 6/17/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Goff's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 12/1/06,
the federal district court denied Goff's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/27/06, Goff filed a notice of appeal
to the 6th Circuit. On 9/10/07, the district court granted a certificate of appealability on seventeen issues.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4518

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Goodwin, Michael
Goodwin, Michael Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 9/13/94, Goodwin murdered 28-year-old Mustafa Sammour in the Big Star Market in Cleveland. Mr. Sammour was
the store clerk. Goodwin and his accomplices, James Padgett and James Johnson, were robbing the store when
Goodwin shot Mr. Sammour in the head while Mr. Sammour had his arms raised in the air. Goodwin later confessed to
police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/28/1994 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 12/29/1994 Judge: Manos

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/3/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/12/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/15/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/7/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/17/1997
Evidentiary Hearing: 5/10/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 1/20/1999
District Court Decision: 3/22/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/4/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/19/2006
Trial Court Decision: 11/15/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/27/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/29/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/8/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 1/20/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Goodwin's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/12/00, Goodwin a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/22/06, the district court granted
Goodwin's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence based on ineffective assistance of
counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 4/19/06, the State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th
Circuit. On 4/26/06, Goodwin filed a notice of cross-appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 7/21/06, the district court denied
Goodwin's motion for a certificate of appealability. On 11/8/07, the 6th Circuit partially granted a certificate of
appealability on three issues. On 11/8/07, the 6th Circuit set a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4750

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Green, Joseph
Green, Joseph Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 1/3/97, Green and an accomplice, Douglas Coley, murdered 21-year-old Samar El-Okdi in an alley behind West
Grove Place in Toledo. Green and Coley abducted Ms. El-Okdi, shot her in the head at close range and stole her car.
Green was also convicted for the attempted murder, robbery and kidnapping of David Moore for a separate car-jacking
incident that occurred days before the murder of Ms. El-Okdi. Coley also received a death sentence for the aggravated
murder of Ms. El-Okdi.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/10/1997 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 3/11/1998 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/23/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/3/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/14/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 4/16/2001

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 12/20/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Green's conviction on direct appeal, but vacated his death sentence
based on trial court error, and remanded to the trial court for re-sentencing. On 4/16/01, the trial court re-sentenced
Green to life without parole.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1132

As Of:4/16/2001

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 Green, Kenneth
Green, Kenneth Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 9/28/95, Green murdered his girlfriend, 30-year-old Debra Whitmore, and her friend, 46-year-old Nancy Allen, at
Ms. Whitmore's apartment in Cleveland. Green bound Ms. Whitmore and stabbed her twice in the heart. Green
bludgeoned Ms. Allen in the head, stabbed her multiple times and repeatedly slashed her throat. Green confessed to
police. Green had previously served a 16-year sentence for a 1974 murder conviction.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/10/1995 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 4/11/1996 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/2/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/3/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/20/2000
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/18/1998
District Court Decision: 2/16/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal: 3/13/2001
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief: 2/4/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief: 2/4/2002
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument: 10/15/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/3/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 3/8/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/18/98, the Ohio Supreme Court reversed Green's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal based on
trial court error and remanded to the trial court for re-trial. On 2/16/01, the federal district court denied Green's
petition for a writ of habeas corpus claiming that his re-trial is barred by the Double Jeopardy Clause of the U.S.
Constitution. On 4/3/03, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision. On 3/8/05, Green plead guilty and the
trial court sentenced him to two consecutive life sentences of 30 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3253

As Of:3/8/2005

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 Greer, Paul
Greer, Paul Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 1/29/85, Greer murdered his landlord, 60-year-old Louis Roth, in the kitchen of Mr. Roth's home. Mr. Roth, who
allowed Greer to make repairs in lieu of paying rent, was considering evicting Greer. Greer stabbed Mr. Roth 22 times
and then ransacked his house in search of valuables.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/6/1985 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 7/11/1985 Judge: Manos

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/2/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/29/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/23/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/4/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/9/1988
District Court Decision: 8/7/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/17/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/15/1989 Notice of Appeal: 11/4/1998
Trial Court Decision: 6/22/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 3/3/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/28/1992 State's Final Brief: 3/8/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 3/24/1993 Oral Argument: 10/23/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/4/2001

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/5/1993 Certiorari Petition: 12/3/2001

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition: 2/11/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 3/18/2002

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Greer has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending briefing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 11/9/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Greer's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/7/98,
the federal district court denied Greer's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/4/01, the 6th Circuit remanded the
case to the district court for an evidentiary hearing on Greer's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. On
11/20/02, the district court granted Greer's motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court
proceedings. Meanwhile, on 9/6/02, Greer filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in
the trial court. On 10/25/04, the trial court ordered reciprocal discovery. On 12/27/04, Greer filed a motion to
continue discovery. On 11/4/05, the trial court issued a scheduling order for the exchange of expert reports. On
2/1/06, 4/4/06, and 8/15/06, the trial court granted Greer's motions to continue hearing. On 8/24/07, the trial court
set a briefing schedule. On 11/7/07, Greer filed his trial brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8208

As Of:12/31/2007

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Gross, Tony Muskingum County

County: Muskingum
Summary of Crime:
On 7/12/94, Gross murdered 48-year-old Muskingum County Lieutenant Michael Lutz in a certified gas station in South
Zanesville. Lieutenant Lutz was responding to a burglary call. Upon confronting Gross about the break-in, a fight
ensued and Gross shot Lieutenant Lutz twice in the head at point-blank range.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/20/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 9/4/1996 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/24/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/30/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/7/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/26/2002 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/18/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/19/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/9/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 10/30/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Gross' conviction on direct appeal, but vacated his death sentence
based on alternate-juror misconduct and remanded to the trial court for re-sentencing. On 12/9/04, the trial court re-
sentenced Gross to 30 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3018

As Of:12/9/2004

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Group, Scott Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 1/18/97, Group murdered 56-year-old Robert Lozier at the Downtown Bar in Youngstown. Mr. Lozier and his wife,
Sandra Lozier, owned the bar. Group, who was a delivery man for Ohio Wine Imports Company, made weekly
deliveries to the Lozier's bar. On the day of the murder, Group went to the bar to review some invoices. He forced Mr.
and Mrs. Lozier into the restroom at gunpoint, shot them in the head, and stole $1200 to $1300 cash from the bar. Mrs.
Lozier was able to call 911 and testified against Group at trial. DNA testing conducted prior to trial revealed that Mr.
Lozier's blood was on Group's shoe when he was arrested.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/31/1997 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 5/6/1999 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/30/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/20/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in post-conviction, currently pending briefing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/30/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Group's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 3/20/00, Group filed his post-conviction petition in the trial court. On 10/18/02 and 12/12/02, the
State filed a motion for summary judgment. On 2/27/03, the trial court granted Group's motion to supplement his
post-conviction petition. On 7/29/05, the trial court denied Group's motion to extend briefing and issued a briefing
schedule. On 6/16/06 and 7/18/06, Group filed pro se motions to remove counsel. On 4/12/07, Group filed a pro se
motion to waive remaining appeals. On 6/7/07, Group filed a memorandum in contra to the State's motion for
summary judgment. On 8/20/07, Group filed a request for findings of fact and conclusions of law.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3161

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Gumm, Darryl
Gumm, Darryl Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/11/92, Gumm and his accomplice, Michael Bies, murdered 10-year-old Aaron Raines in an abandoned building in
the Lower Price Hill section of Cincinnati. On the day of the murder, Bies and Gumm decided that they wanted to have
sex with a child. Gumm, who knew Aaron, lured him by offering him $10 to help him and Bies remove scrap metal from
an abandoned building. When Aaron refused to perform oral sex for money, Gumm and Bies beat him repeatedly with
a wooden board, metal pipe and block of concrete. Gumm later confessed his involvement in the murder. Bies also
received a death sentence for his role in Aaron's murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/5/1992 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 11/25/1992 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/25/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/6/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/9/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/21/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/16/1994
Evidentiary Hearing: 11/20/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/18/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/17/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/15/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/5/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/1/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 7/23/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 7/23/2007, Gumm's Atkins claim was granted and Gumm was sentenced to 48 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5353

As Of:7/23/2007

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 Hale, Delano P.
Hale, Delano P. Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 6/21/04, Hale murdered 46-year-old Douglas Green at a motel in Euclid. Mr. Green, who was a music producer,
came to Hale's motel room to audition him. Hale shot Mr. Green four times in the head, stole his credit cards and car.
Hale used Mr. Green’s credit card to buy cleaning products and garbage bags to clean up the crime scene. He then
dragged Mr. Green's body into an adjoining storage room, threw the gun into the hotel garbage, and disposed of Mr.
Green's clothes. Mr. Green was found naked and wrapped in plastic trash bags by hotel workers two days later. Hale
was arrested a week later in Mr. Green's car.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/28/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 7/18/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/6/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal pending briefing in the trial court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 7/18/05, Hale was sentenced to death. On 9/9/05, Hale filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 8/28/06, Hale filed his merit brief. On 1/16/07, the State filed its merit brief. On 3/2/07, Hale filed his reply
brief. On 12/7/07, Hale filed a notice of withdrawal of a claim. On 12/11/07, the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral
arguments. Meanwhile, on 3/6/07, Hale filed a motion for post-conviction relief and discovery in the trial court. On
3/28/07, Hale filed a motion for funds to hire an expert.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 896

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Hamblin, David
Hamblin, David Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 10/13/83, Hamblin murdered 58-year-old Lillian Merrick in the parking lot of a Brooklyn, Ohio, grocery store. Ms.
Merrick had returned to her car after buying groceries. Hamblin beat her to death and stole her personal items,
including the groceries. Hamblin was also convicted for the attempted murder of a park ranger who Hamblin shot at in
the Cleveland Metropolitan Park, 20 minutes before murdering Ms. Merrick.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/17/1983 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 10/29/1984 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/21/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/14/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/16/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/4/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/18/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/15/1988
District Court Decision: 2/24/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/28/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/15/1989 Notice of Appeal: 5/25/2000
Trial Court Decision: 11/1/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/22/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/15/1994 State's Final Brief: 8/15/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 5/31/1995 Oral Argument: 3/20/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 12/29/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/6/1994 Certiorari Petition: 5/21/2004

Supreme Court Decision: 12/23/1994 Brief in Opposition: 7/14/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 10/12/2004

Current Status
As Of: 3/11/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/15/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hamblin's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
2/24/00, the federal district court denied Hamblin's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/29/03, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court's denial of Hamblin's petition as to his conviction, but vacated his death sentence based
on ineffective assistance of counsel and remanded to state court for re-sentencing. On 3/11/05, the trial court re-
sentenced Hamblin to 30 years to life on his aggravated murder charge and 31.5 years to 50 years on his remaining
charges.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7438

As Of:3/11/2005

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 Hancock, Timothy
Hancock, Timothy Warren County

County: Warren
Summary of Crime:
On 11/13/00, Hancock murdered his cellmate, 25-year-old Jason Wagner, at the Warren Correctional Institution.
Hancock murdered Wagner, within hours of Wagner becoming Hancock's cellmate, because Hancock resented being
forced to share a cell. Hancock bound Mr. Wagner at the wrist and ankles and strangled him from above with a
bedsheet. In an interview with an Ohio state trooper, Hancock stated that he was not remorseful. At the time of the
murder, Hancock was serving a life sentence for an unrelated 1989 murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/20/2000 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 10/24/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/1/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/21/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/4/2005 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 6/4/2004 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/1/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 2/27/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/1/06, the Ohio Supreme Court vacated Hancock's death sentence based on the jury viewing excluded
evidence and remanded to the trial court for re-sentencing. Meanwhile, on 3/4/05, the trial court denied Hancock's
post-conviction petition. On 3/28/05, Hancock filed his post-conviction appeal to the 12th District Court of Appeals.
On 4/29/05, Hancock filed his merit brief. On 6/20/05, the State filed its merit brief. On 6/29/05, Hancock filed his
reply brief. Meanwhile, on 6/4/04, the 12th District Court of Appeals denied Hancock's Murnahan appeal. On
3/1/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Hancock's Murnahan appeal. On 2/27/07, Hancock was sentenced to life
without parole.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1222

As Of:2/27/2007

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 Hand, Gerald
Hand, Gerald Delaware County

County: Delaware
Summary of Crime:
On 1/15/02, Hand murdered his 58-year-old wife, Jill Hand, and longtime friend, 55-year-old Walter Welch, at Hand's
home in Delaware County. Hand, who was in debt, hired Mr. Welch to kill Jill so that Hand could collect the insurance
proceeds from a policy he had purchased in Jill's name. Hand fatally shot Jill and Mr. Welch, then tried to make it
appear that Walter killed Jill and Hand, in return, killed Mr. Welch in an act of self-defense. DNA testing matched
bloodstains found on Hand's clothes to Mr. Welch's DNA profile. At Hand's trial, the State presented evidence that
Hand was involved in the 1976 and 1979 murders of two of his former wives.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/9/2002 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/16/2003 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/1/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/22/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/18/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/10/2006

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/27/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/27/2005 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/21/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/23/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/2/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 1/18/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hand's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/1/07,
Hand filed notice of intent to file a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/22/07, Hand filed a petition for a writ of
habeas corpus in federal district court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1659

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Hanna, James G.
Hanna, James G. Warren County

County: Warren
Summary of Crime:
On 8/22/97, Hanna attacked his 18-year-old cellmate, Peter Copas, at the Lebanon Correctional Institution. Hanna
thrust a sharpened paintbrush into Mr. Copas' eye and hit him in the head with a padlock placed in a sock. Mr. Copas
died as a result of his injuries on 9/10/97.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/26/1998 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 11/30/1998 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/25/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/18/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/20/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/8/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 3/20/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 5/22/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/18/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/22/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/22/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/31/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/3/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision by the district court.

Case Notes:
On 5/22/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hanna's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/18/03, Hanna filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/24/04, the district court
partially granted Hanna's motion for discovery. On 3/17/05, the district court granted Hanna's motion for an
evidentiary hearing. O On 8/2/05, the district court partially granted Hanna's motion for additional discovery and
granted the State's motion for depositions. On 12/12/05, the district court granted Hanna's motion for extension of
time to complete discovery. On 3/20/07 and 3/21/07, the district court held an evidentiary hearing On 11/30/07, the
State filed their post-evidentiary hearing brief. On 12/14/07, Hanna filed his reply brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3318

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Hartman, Brett
Hartman, Brett Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 9/9/97, Hartman murdered his friend, 46-year-old Winda Snipes, in her apartment in Akron. Hartman tied Ms.
Snipes to her bed with a pair of pantyhose, stabbed her 138 times, slit her throat and cut off her hands, which were
never found. Police arrested Hartman after he made several anonymous 911 calls to police, admitting that he was in
the apartment and revealing the exact location of Ms. Snipes' body in her apartment. Hartman admitted to a fellow
inmate that he murdered Ms. Snipes and cut off her hands to eliminate evidence. DNA testing, conducted during
federal appeals in 2003, identified Hartman as the source of semen found in Ms. Snipes' vagina and rectum.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/16/1997 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 5/27/1998 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/11/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/16/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/17/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/30/2003
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/3/2001
District Court Decision: 8/31/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/14/1999 Notice of Appeal: 9/29/2004
Trial Court Decision: 10/23/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/8/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/24/2001 State's Final Brief: 6/12/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 1/16/2002 Oral Argument: 1/31/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/10/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/20/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the filing of a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Case Notes:
On 10/3/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hartman's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/31/04, the federal district court denied Hartman's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/10/07, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court. On 11/23/07, the 6th Circuit denied Hartman's petition for en banc rehearing. Meanwhile,
on 12/27/07, Hartman filed a motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. (Note: On 2/15/08, the district
court granted Hartman's motion to intervene in the Cooey litigation).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3505

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Hawkins, Shawn L.
Hawkins, Shawn L. Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 6/12/89, Hawkins murdered 18-year-old Terrance Richard and 19-year-old Diamond Marteen in Mount Healthy. Mr.
Richard and Mr. Marteen had driven to the residential neighborhood to purchase marijuana. Before they had an
opportunity to do so, Hawkins shot them both in the head "execution-style" and stole their money and jewelry.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/6/1989 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 1/26/1990 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/26/1997

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/19/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/5/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/4/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/18/1991
Evidentiary Hearing: 1/22/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 6/9/1993
District Court Decision: 6/30/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/15/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/26/1994 Notice of Appeal: 8/15/2005
Trial Court Decision: 1/19/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/2/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/26/1996 State's Final Brief: 8/21/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/1996 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/21/1995 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/14/1996 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 6/9/93, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hawkins' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 7/19/05,
the federal district court granted Hawkins' petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence based on
a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 8/15/05, the
State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 8/18/05, Hawkins filed a notice of cross-appeal to the 6th
Circuit. On 3/1/06, the district court partially granted Hawkins' motion for a certificate of appealability. On 8/21/07,
the State filed its final brief. On 10/2/07, Hawkins filed his final brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6548

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Henderson, Jerome
Henderson, Jerome Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 3/3/85, Henderson murdered 26-year-old Mary Acoff in her Cincinnati apartment. Henderson broke into Ms. Acoff's
apartment, attempted to rape her, stabbed and beat her multiple times in the head, chest and neck and slashed her
throat at least 13 times. Ms. Acoff's nude body was found by her 10-year-old daughter, when she returned home. DNA
testing, conducted during federal appeals in 2003, identified Ms. Acoff as the source of blood, and Henderson as the
source of semen, found on Henderson's coat.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/18/1985 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 8/5/1985 Judge: Spiegel

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/14/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/10/1994
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/14/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/28/1988
District Court Decision: 7/10/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/6/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/15/1989 Notice of Appeal: 7/17/2003
Trial Court Decision: 1/3/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/26/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/8/1991 State's Final Brief: 5/26/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 7/24/1991 Oral Argument: 12/1/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 6/9/2006

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/12/1993 Certiorari Petition: 11/16/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition: 11/24/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 1/8/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals on Henderson's petition for a successive writ of
habeas corpus.
Case Notes:
On 9/28/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Henderson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
7/10/03, the district court granted Henderson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence
based on improper jury instructions, and remanded the case for re-sentencing. On 6/9/06, the 6th Circuit reversed
the district court. On 1/8/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Henderson's petition for a writ of certiorari. On
10/23/06, the Ohio Supreme Court granted the State's motion and scheduled Henderson's execution for 12/5/06.
Meanwhile, on 11/9/06, the district court granted Henderson's motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection
lawsuit. Meanwhile, on 12/1/06, the 6th Circuit granted Henderson's motion to stay his execution. On 12/4/06, the
U.S. Supreme Court denied the State's application to vacate the stay. Meanwhile, on 7/20/07, the district court
transferred Henderson's petition for a successive writ of habeas corpus to the 6th Circuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8183

As Of:12/31/2007

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Henness, Warren Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 3/20/92, Henness murdered 51-year-old Richard Myers in Columbus. Henness knew Mr. Myers because Mr. Myers
was helping him seek drug counseling and treatment for Henness' wife. On the day of the murder, Mr. Myers picked
Henness up in his car. Henness shot Mr. Myers five times in the head and stole his car, credit cards and checks. He
sold the car and forged the checks and used the money to buy drugs.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/3/1992 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 1/24/1994 Judge: Merz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/19/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/16/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/16/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 12/27/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/6/1996
Evidentiary Hearing: 1/23/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 6/18/1997
District Court Decision: 10/31/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/10/1997

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/19/1996 Notice of Appeal: 11/29/2007
Trial Court Decision: 3/5/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/23/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/19/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending Henness' application for a certificate of appealability in the district court. Case is also
pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 6/18/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Henness' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/31/07, the district court denied Henness' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/29/07, Henness filed his
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/19/07, the district court granted Henness' motion for an extension of time
to file an application for a certificate of appealability.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5089

As Of:12/31/2007

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Herring, Willie Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 4/30/96, Herring murdered 69-year-old Herman Naze, Jimmie Lee Jones, and 44-year-old Dennis Kotheimer at the
Newport Inn bar in Youngstown. Herring and accomplices Adelbert Callahan, Antwan Jones, Eugene Foose, Louis
Allen and Kitwan Dalton robbed the Newport Inn, shooting the bartender and four customers. Mr. Naze, Mr. Jones and
Mr. Kotheimer were all customers at the bar who died as a result of the shootings.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/7/1996 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 2/23/1998 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/27/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/17/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/6/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/1/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/2/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 7th District Court of Appeals has reversed the trial court's decision denying Herring's post-conviction petition.
Case is currently on remand to the trial court for further post-conviction proceedings.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 2/27/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Herring's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 1/6/03, the trial court denied Herring's post-conviction petition. On 10/1/04, the 7th District Court of
Appeals reversed the trial court's denial of Herring's post-conviction petition and remanded to the trial court for an
evidentiary hearing. On 2/2/05, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Herring's post-conviction appeal. On 8/28/06 and
12/4/06, the trial court held an evidentiary hearing. On 5/2/07, Herring filed a post-hearing brief. On 10/15/07, the
State filed a responsive brief. On 11/5/07, Herring filed a reply brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3598

As Of:12/31/2007

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Hessler, Jerry F. Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 11/19/95, Hessler murdered 35-year-old Brian Stevens, 25-year-old Tracey Stevens, and their 5-month-old
daughter, Amanda Stevens. He also murdered 64-year-old Paul Thane Griffin, and attempted to murder four others in
Columbus and the surrounding area. Hessler and Ms. Stevens had previously worked together at Bank One in
Columbus. Hessler was fired from the bank after breaking an agreement to have no contact with Ms. Stevens. In order
to get back at Bank One, Hessler drove to four houses in Columbus and the surrounding area shooting everyone who
he felt had wronged him.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/30/1995 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/7/1996 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/27/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/23/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/7/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 8/2/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/27/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/30/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 1/14/2003

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 1/14/03, Jerry F. Hessler died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2259

As Of:1/14/2003

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Hicks, John R. Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 8/2/85, Hicks murdered his 5-year-old stepdaughter, Brandy Green, and his 56-year-old mother-in-law, Maxine
Armstrong, in Ms. Armstrong's Cincinnati apartment. After putting Brandy to bed, Hicks strangled Ms. Armstrong with a
clothesline and stole $300 to buy cocaine. Realizing that Brandy could identify him as the last person with Ms.
Armstrong, Hicks returned to the apartment, tried to smother Brandy with a pillow, choked her with his hands and then
taped her mouth and nose with duct tape, while she was still breathing. Hicks surrendered to police in Knoxville,
Tennessee, where he confessed to them and later confessed to Cincinnati detectives. Hicks was sentenced to death
for the murder of Brandy.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/29/1985 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 2/21/1986 Judge: Weber

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/7/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/10/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/25/1994
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/6/1988
Evidentiary Hearing: 3/3/1997
Supreme Court Decision: 5/17/1989
District Court Decision: 4/17/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/19/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/16/1990 Notice of Appeal: 7/12/2001
Trial Court Decision: 4/3/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/19/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/29/1993 State's Final Brief: 6/19/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 7/21/1993 Oral Argument: 3/9/2004
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 9/15/2004

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/1992 Certiorari Petition: 3/3/2005

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition: 4/11/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 5/16/2005

Current Status
As Of: 11/29/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 11/29/05, John R. Hicks was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:11/29/2005

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Hill, Danny Lee Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 9/10/85, Hill and an accomplice, Tim Combs, murdered 12-year-old Raymond Fife in a wooded field in Warren.
Raymond was riding his bicycle through the field when Hill and Combs abducted him. Hill and Combs raped Raymond,
bit his penis, choked him and burnt his face with lighter fluid. Hill later inquired with police about a $5,000 reward and
told them facts that were not disclosed to the public, which eventually lead to his confession.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/17/1985 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/28/1986 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/2/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/24/1997
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/27/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/12/1992
District Court Decision: 9/29/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/29/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/21/1993 Notice of Appeal: 10/29/1999
Trial Court Decision: 7/18/1994 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/21/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/19/1995 State's Final Brief: 12/17/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 11/15/1995 Oral Argument: 5/1/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Hill has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending briefing in the 11th District Court of Appeals.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 8/12/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hill's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/29/99,
the federal district court denied Hill's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/13/02, the 6th Circuit remanded the
case to the district court with orders to dismiss Hill's Atkins Claim. On 8/20/02, the district court dismissed Hill's
Atkins claim and held the case in abeyance pending the exhaustion of state court proceedings. Meanwhile, on
2/15/06, the trial court denied Hill's Atkins v. Virginia successive post-conviction petition. On 3/15/06, Hill filed a
notice of appeal to the 11th District Court of Appeals. On 8/21/06, Hill filed a pro se motion to withdraw his appeal.
On 10/27/06, the 11th District Court of Appeals remanded to the trial court for a competency determination and, on
12/8/06, Hill was found competent. On 2/1/07, the 11th District overruled Hill's motion to withdraw his appeal. On
11/19/07, the State filed its merit brief. On 12/31/07, the 11th District struck Hill's 12/12/07 reply brief and granted
him until 1/15/08 to correct it.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7976

As Of:12/31/2007

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Hill, Genesis Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/31/91, Hill murdered his 6-month-old daughter, Domika Dudley, in Cincinnati. On the day of the murder, Hill and
his former girlfriend, Teresa Dudley, had gotten into an argument over child support. Later that night, Hill snuck into
Ms. Dudley's apartment and kidnapped Domika while she slept. Domika's body was found two days later, wrapped in
trash bags, in a vacant lot behind Hill's house. Domika had been beaten several times in the head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/7/1991 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 12/11/1991 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/19/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/26/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/11/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/25/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/21/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/5/1996
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/31/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/21/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/11/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 6/8/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 1/17/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the completion of discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 3/5/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hill's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 6/26/98, Hill
filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/30/05, the district court granted Hill's
motion to file a second amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus and issued a briefing schedule. On 7/20/06,
the district court granted Hill's motion to expand the record. On 09/27/06, the district court partially granted the
State's second motion to dismiss procedurally defaulted claims. On 12/11/06, the State filed its amended return of
writ. On 9/27/07, the district court partially granted Hill's motion to conduct discovery. On 12/7/07, the district court
granted Hill's motion for an extension of time until 1/26/08 to complete discovery.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5864

As Of:12/31/2007

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Hill, Jeffrey Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 3/23/91, Hill murdered his 61-year-old mother, Emma Hill, in her Cincinnati apartment. After getting into an
argument with his mother over the frequency of his visits, he stabbed her 10 times in the chest and back. He then stole
$20 and left in her car. After spending the money on crack cocaine, he returned to his mother's apartment and stole
another $80 from her. Hill confessed to the police three days later.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/30/1991 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/19/1992 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/2/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/21/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/20/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/19/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/22/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995
District Court Decision: 7/24/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/16/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/21/1996 Notice of Appeal: 8/20/2003
Trial Court Decision: 7/8/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/10/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/19/1998 State's Final Brief: 6/14/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 10/21/1998 Oral Argument: 11/4/2004
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 3/8/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/10/1996 Certiorari Petition: 9/15/2005

Supreme Court Decision: 4/16/1997 Brief in Opposition: 10/24/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 11/28/2005

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are completed. Hill has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 8/30/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hill's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 7/24/03,
the federal district court denied Hill's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/8/05, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's decision. On 6/20/05, the 6th Circuit denied Hill's petition for rehearing en banc. On 11/28/05, the
U.S. Supreme Court denied Hill's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 1/9/06, the district court granted Hill's motion to
intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On 4/12/06, the Ohio Supreme Court granted the State's motion to
set an execution date and scheduled Hill's execution for 6/15/06. On 4/28/06, the federal district court granted Hill's
motion for a stay. The State did not appeal this decision.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5673

As Of:12/31/2007

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Hoffner, Timothy Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 9/22/93, Hoffner and his accomplice, Archie Dixon, murdered their roommate, 22-year-old Christopher Hammer in a
park in Toledo. Hoffner and Dixon planned to kill Mr. Hammer to assume his identity and collect the anticipated
insurance proceeds that Mr. Hammer would receive from an automobile accident. Hoffner and Dixon repeatedly beat
Mr. Hammer, tied him up, took him into the woods and buried him alive. Hoffner and Dixon stole $11 in cash from Mr.
Hammer's wallet, his driver's license, his Social Security card, his birth certificate and his car. Hoffner and Dixon
confessed to police, and Hoffner showed police where they buried Mr. Hammer alive. Dixon also received a death
sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/16/1993 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 6/1/1995 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/8/2005

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/6/2006
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/28/2006
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/30/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/23/2001
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/14/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/10/2005

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/28/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/17/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/30/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/1/2004 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/24/2006 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/14/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Hoffner's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 7/14/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hoffner's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/6/06,
Hoffner filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/28/06, the State filed its return of
writ. On 5/30/06, Hoffner filed his traverse. On 6/12/06, the State filed a sur-reply. On 6/15/07, Hoffner filed his
brief in support of his claim for ineffective assistance of counsel. On 7/16/07, the State filed its amended return of
writ. On 7/30/07, Hoffner filed a reply in support of his claim. On 10/16/07, the district court granted Hoffner's
second motion for leave to amend his return of writ. On 10/29/07, the district court denied Hoffner's request for an
oral hearing and to expand the record.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4596

As Of:12/31/2007

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Holloway, Allen Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 8/6/84, Holloway murdered 84-year-old Clara Wilson in her apartment in Cincinnati. Ms. Wilson had met Holloway
earlier that evening while visiting a friend. After Ms. Wilson had returned to her apartment, Holloway went to Ms.
Wilson's apartment to ask her for money. When Ms. Wilson refused to give Holloway money, he beat and strangled
her and then stole her radio. Holloway later confessed to the police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/30/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/5/1984 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/24/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/18/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/20/1994
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/6/1994
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/23/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/24/1988
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 7/3/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/13/1990 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/9/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/29/1992 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/24/1992 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/1/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 1/21/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 1/21/04, Allen Holloway died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7016

As Of:1/21/2004

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Hooks, Danny Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 3/28/84, Hooks murdered 39-year-old Donald Danes, his wife, 39-year-old Karen Danes, and their 16-year-old son,
Rodney Danes, in their home in Montgomery County. Hooks went to the Danes' residence with his accomplice, Terry
Coffman. Coffman owed Mr. Danes money for some tools he had purchased from him. When they arrived at the
Danes' residence, Hooks struck each member of the Danes' family with a metal bar. Coffman and Hooks then stole
firearms and other property from the Danes' residence. Hooks later gave the police a taped confession.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/25/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 2/11/1985 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/28/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/21/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/6/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/19/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/22/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/5/1988
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/3/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/20/1989 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/24/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/30/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/17/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/23/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/20/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 9/15/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/15/04, Danny Hooks died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7156

As Of:9/15/2004

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Hughbanks, Gary Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/13/87, Hughbanks murdered 55-year-old William Leeman and his wife, 53-year-old Juanita Leeman, at their
home in Springfield Township. Hughbanks broke into their home to rob them and was still in the house when Mr. and
Mrs. Leeman returned home. Hughbanks stabbed Mr. Leeman with a hunting knife about 17 times, repeatedly stabbed
Mrs. Leeman and cut both of their throats. The crime was unsolved for 10 years. In 1997, Hughbanks admitted the
murders to his family, who told police and turned over the murder weapon. Hughbanks later confessed to police in
Tucson, Arizona.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/17/1997 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 7/6/1998 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/12/2006

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/12/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/13/2007
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/3/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/20/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/24/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/8/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/17/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/19/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/7/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 1/14/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Hughbanks' amended successive post-conviction Atkins appeal in the 1st
District Court of Appeals.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is currently pending the completion of discovery and briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 8/20/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hughbanks' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
2/12/07, Hughbanks filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/9/03, the trial court
denied Hughbanks' Atkins v. Virginia successive post-conviction petition. On 12/3/04, the 1st District Court of
Appeals partially reversed the trial court's decision and remanded to the trial court for an evidentiary hearing. On
5/16/07 and 10/1/07, the trial court denied Hughbanks' post-conviction petition and motion to amend his Atkins
petition. On 10/31/07, Hughbanks filed an appeal in the 1st District Court of Appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3465

As Of:12/31/2007

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Hunter, Lamont Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 1/19/06, Hunter shook, raped with a sharp object, and beat 3-year-old Trustin Blue in Cincinnati. Trustin died the
following day from his injuries. Hunter, who had a previous court order to have no contact with Trustin because of
abuse, was the boyfriend of Trustin’s mother and was babysitting him in their house while she was working.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/1/2006 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 9/20/2007 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 9/20/07, Hunter was sentenced to death. On 11/2/07, Hunter filed a notice of direct appeal in the Ohio Supreme
Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 102

As Of:12/31/2007

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Hutton, Percy Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 9/16/85, Hutton murdered 24-year-old Derek "Ricky" Mitchell in Cleveland. Hutton kidnapped Mr. Mitchell and his
friend, Samuel Simmons Jr., at gunpoint while accusing Mr. Mitchell of stealing tires and a sewing machine from him.
After recovering the sewing machine, Hutton shot Mr. Simmons twice in the head. Hutton then drove Mr. Simmons to
the hospital. Mr. Simmons survived his injuries. Mr. Mitchell was never seen alive again. His body was located two
weeks later. He had been shot to death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/16/1985 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/7/1986 Judge: Boyko

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/11/2005

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/15/2005
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/13/2006
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/11/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/1/1991
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/5/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/26/2004

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/17/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/10/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/15/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/15/2004 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/20/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/5/2003 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Hutton's motion for a new trial in the district court. Case is also pending a
decision on Hutton's successive post-conviction appeal in the Ohio Supreme Court.
Status In Federal Courts:
Development of Hutton's federal habeas claims are currently held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court
proceedings.
Case Notes:
On 11/5/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Hutton's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/15/05, Hutton filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/13/06, the State filed its
return of writ. On 4/11/06, Hutton filed his traverse. On 4/26/06, the State filed a sur-reply. On 12/29/06, the district
court denied Hutton's motion for discovery. On 10/11/07, the district court provided Hutton 60 days after the
conclusion of state appeals to file a renewed motion for discovery. Meanwhile, on 10/22/07, the 8th District Court of
Appeals affirmed the trial court's denial of Hutton's successive post-conviction appeal. On 12/3/07, Hutton filed an
appeal and memo in support of his successive post-conviction appeal in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7997

As Of:12/31/2007

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Issa, Ahmad Fawzi Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 11/22/97, Andre Miles, at the instruction of Issa, murdered Maher and Ziad Khriss in a parking lot in front of Save-
Way Supermarket in Cincinnati. Issa had hired Miles to kill Maher. He supplied him with the weapon and arranged the
time and place of the murder. On the night of the murders, Miles hid behind the Save-Way, which was owned by
Maher. When Maher returned with his brother, Ziad, Miles robbed them of their money and shot them both in the head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/15/1997 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 10/16/1998 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/18/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/17/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/5/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/29/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 3/6/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 8/29/2001
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/1/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/12/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/20/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/21/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/17/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 9/24/2003 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Issa's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 8/29/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Issa's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/17/03,
Issa filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 10/25/05, the district court partially
granted Issa's motion for an evidentiary hearing. On 3/6/06, 3/7/06, and 6/13/06, the district court held an
evidentiary hearing. On 10/11/06, Issa filed his post-evidentiary hearing brief. On 11/13/06, the State filed its brief.
On 11/27/06, Issa filed his reply brief. On 5/25/07, the district court denied Issa's motion to stay proceedings
pending the decision in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Medellin v. Texas. On 11/30/07, Issa and the State both filed
briefs in compliance with the district court's order for additional briefing on the U.S. Supreme Court case, Mayle v.
Felix. On 12/20/07, Magistrate Merz issued a report and recommendation denying seven of Issa's claims and noting
his intention to address the remaining claims in a subsequent report. On 12/21/07, the district court granted a joint
motion for an extension of time to file objections to the report and recommendation.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3363

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jackson, Andre Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 6/25/87, Jackson murdered 75-year-old Emily Zak in a laundromat in Euclid. Ms. Zak worked in the laundromat.
Jackson kicked, punched and stomped Ms. Zak to death and then pushed her head in a toilet. Jackson also stole the
cash register and the register keys.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/23/1987 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 4/21/1988 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/2/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/10/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/1/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/5/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/9/1991
District Court Decision: 5/9/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1991

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/23/1992 Notice of Appeal: 8/24/2001
Trial Court Decision: 12/7/1992 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/22/1995 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/22/1995 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/14/1994 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/23/1995 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Jackson has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending a decision on the State's motion for
summary judgment in trial court.
Status In Federal Courts:
The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 1/9/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jackson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/9/01,
the federal district court denied Jackson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/24/01, Jackson filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/13/02, the 6th Circuit granted Jackson's motion to remand to the district court and
vacated the district court's denial of Jackson's motion for a certificate of appealability. On 6/20/03, the district court
partially granted Jackson's motion for a certificate of appealability. On 6/27/03, the 6th Circuit granted Jackson's
motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. Meanwhile, on 5/9/03, Jackson
filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 8/19/03, the trial court
issued a briefing schedule and ordered that Jackson be evaluated by the Cuyahoga County Psychiatric Clinic. On
10/20/03, the Psychiatric Clinic evaluated Jackson. On 12/10/03, Jackson requested the court to schedule a status
conference. On 3/19/07, the State filed a motion for summary judgment. On 3/29/07, Jackson filed a memo in
contra to the State's motion for summary judgment and requested an evidentiary hearing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7193

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Jackson, Cleveland R.
Jackson, Cleveland R. Allen County

County: Allen
Summary of Crime:
On 1/3/02, Jackson and his half-brother, Jeronique Cunningham, murdered 3-year-old Jala Grant and 17-year-old
Leneshia Williams. Earlier that day, Cunningham had purchased crack cocaine from a Lashane Liles. Jackson and
Cunningham later returned to Liles' apartment to rob him. After robbing and shooting Liles, Jackson and Cunningham
opened fire on the six relatives and friends of Liles who were also present. Jala and Leneshia were each fatally shot in
the head, while all of the others, including Liles, were wounded. Jackson and Cunningham both received death
sentences.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/10/2002 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 8/5/2002 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/13/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/26/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/26/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 12/10/2007
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/23/2005
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/26/2006

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/13/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/19/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/4/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/28/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/2/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed the aggravated murder convictions and reversed one of the death penalty
sentences. The case is currently on remand in the trial court for re-sentencing.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is currently pending a decision on Jackson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 11/23/05, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jackson's conviction and death sentence for count two (aggravated
murder of Leneshia Williams) on direct appeal, but vacated his death sentence on count one (aggravated murder of
Jala Grant) based on errors during voir dire and remanded to the trial court for re-sentencing on count one. On
6/26/06, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Jackson's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 8/2/06, the Ohio Supreme
Court denied Jackson's Murnahan appeal. On 6/26/07, Jackson filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in
district court. On 9/26/07, the State filed its return of writ. On 12/10/07, Jackson filed his traverse. On 12/20/07, the
district court granted the State's motion to continue the sur-reply deadline. (Note: On 1/15/08, the State filed its sur-
reply).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1974

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jackson, Kareem Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 3/25/97, Jackson murdered Antonio Hunter and Terrance Walker at a Lupo Court Apartment. Jackson and Mr.
Walker were acquaintances. Jackson and his accomplices, "Little Bee," Michael Patterson, Derrick Boone and Malaika
Williamson, went to the apartment to rob the men. After robbing them of $40, some marijuana and a cellular phone,
Jackson shot Mr. Hunter and Mr. Walker in the head because they knew his name.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/7/1997 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 3/6/1998 Judge: Frost

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/11/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/23/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/31/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/17/2005
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/15/2001
District Court Decision: 9/28/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/19/1999 Notice of Appeal: 10/26/2007
Trial Court Decision: 6/18/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/27/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/30/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 8/15/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jackson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
9/28/07, the district court denied Jackson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/26/07, Jackson filed a motion
for a certificate of appealability. On 10/26/07, Jackson filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 11/16/07, the
State filed a response in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3587

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jackson, Nathaniel E. Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 12/11/01, Jackson and his girlfriend, Donna Roberts, murdered Roberts' former husband, 57-year-old Robert
Fingerhut, at the home Roberts shared with Mr. Fingerhut in Howland Township. Roberts let Jackson into her home to
wait for Mr. Fingerhut. When Mr. Fingerhut returned home from work, Jackson shot him twice in the back and once in
the head, then stole his car. DNA testing on bloodstains found in Mr. Fingerhut's car matched the profiles of Jackson
and Mr. fingerhut. Jackson admitted the shooting to police, but claimed it was committed in self-defense. Donna
Roberts also received a death sentence for the murder of Robert Fingerhut.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/28/2001 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 12/10/2002 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/26/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/31/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/4/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/9/2006

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/5/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/14/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/26/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/1/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/4/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Jackson's motion for a new sentencing hearing in trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing on Jackson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 1/4/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jackson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/31/07, Jackson filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 12/20/07, the district court granted
the State's motion to extend time to file a return of writ. (Note: On 1/14/08, the State filed a return of writ).
Meanwhile, on 8/15/06, Jackson filed a request for leave to file a motion for a new sentencing hearing. On 8/25/06,
the State filed its response. On 9/5/06, Jackson filed a motion for relief from judgment. On 9/13/06, Jackson filed a
motion for recusal of Judge Stuard. On 9/20/06, Jackson filed a motion to disqualify the Trumbull County
Prosecutor's Office. On 9/27/06, the State filed an answer to Jackson's motion for recusal of Judge Stuard. On
10/19/06, the State filed its answer to Jackson's motion for relief from judgment. On 1/23/07, the State filed its
response to Jackson's motion to disqualify the prosecutor's office.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1847

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jalowiec, Stanley Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 1/19/94, Jalowiec and two accomplices, Raymond Smith and Danny Smith, murdered 30-year-old Ronald Lally in a
Cleveland cemetery. Mr. Lally was a police informant who was scheduled to testify against Raymond and Danny Smith
in a drug trafficking trial. On the morning of the trial, Jalowiec, Raymond Smith and Danny Smith shot Mr. Lally in the
head, cut his throat, stomped on him and ran him over with a car. The defendants bragged about the murder to their
friends. Raymond Smith also received a death sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/8/1995 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 4/11/1996 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/9/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/2/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/2/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 12/15/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/15/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/4/2001
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/9/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/17/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/12/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/6/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/3/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/18/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/8/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Jalowiec's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court.

Case Notes:
On 4/4/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jalowiec's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 7/2/03,
Jalowiec filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 11/21/05, Jalowiec filed an amended
petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/21/05, the State filed an amended return of writ. On 3/13/06, the district
court partially granted Jalowiec's motion for discovery. On 7/6/06, 7/27/06, 9/27/06 and 11/3/06, the district court
granted Jalowiec's motions to extend discovery. On 3/15/07, the district court issued a marginal order granting
Jalowiec's motion to expand the record. On 3/15/07, the district court denied Jalowiec's motion for an evidentiary
hearing. On 6/25/07, Jalowiec filed his traverse. On 7/10/07, the State filed its sur-reply. On 7/20/07 Jalowiec filed
his reply to the sur-reply. (Note: On 2/1/08, the district court denied Jalowiec's petition for a writ of habeas corpus).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4281

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Jamison, Derrick
Jamison, Derrick Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 8/1/84, Jamison murdered 25-year-old Gary Mitchell at the Central Bar in downtown Cincinnati. Mr. Mitchell was
working in his family-owned bar. With an accomplice, Charles Howell, acting as a lookout, Jamison beat Mr. Mitchell to
death and stole money out of the cash register. Jamison was identified by police as the "Central Bar Killer" who robbed
local businesses, on several occasions, and severely beat the clerks in the head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/31/1985 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 10/18/1985 Judge: Spiegel

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/8/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/10/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/21/1994
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/2/1995
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/17/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/7/1990
District Court Decision: 5/10/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/1/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/12/1991 Notice of Appeal: 6/2/2000
Trial Court Decision: 9/9/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/20/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/10/1992 State's Final Brief: 8/20/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 4/14/1993 Oral Argument: 1/23/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 5/23/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/14/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 10/25/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 3/7/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jamison's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
5/10/00, the federal district court granted Jamison's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and
death sentence based on a Brady claim, and remanded to state court for re-trial. On 5/23/02, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court's decision. On 2/28/05, the prosecutor dismissed Jamison's capital indictment. On
10/25/05, Jamison was paroled after serving 20 years for several unrelated robbery offenses in Hamilton County.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7312

As Of:10/25/2005

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Jells, Reginald Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 4/18/87, Jells murdered 29-year-old Ruby Stapleton in Cleveland. Ruby and her son were kidnapped by Jells from
the street. Jells beat Ruby with a transmission jack, hitting her over 90 times, and then hid her body in a junkyard.
Jells left Ruby's son, who was covered in her blood, in another junkyard.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/5/1987 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 9/18/1987 Judge: Manos

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/27/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/21/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/23/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/6/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/20/1989
Evidentiary Hearing: 6/8/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 8/8/1990
District Court Decision: 3/18/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/19/1991

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/8/1991 Notice of Appeal: 5/1/2002
Trial Court Decision: 4/9/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/30/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/23/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/26/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 12/27/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the scheduling of an oral argument in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 8/8/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jells' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/18/02, the
federal district court denied Jells' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/1/02, Jells filed a notice of appeal to the
6th Circuit. On 10/3/06, the 6th Circuit denied Jells' motion for certificate of appealability and issued a briefing
schedule. On 4/10/07, Jells filed his final brief. On 4/11/07, the State filed its final brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7409

As Of:12/31/2007

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Johnson, Gary V. Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 4/26/83, Johnson murdered 26-year-old Eunice Graster at the Reno Hotel in Cleveland. Ms. Graster was a desk
clerk at the hotel owned by Johnson's father. Johnson shot Ms. Graster and stole money from the hotel's office.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/4/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 1/2/1987 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/8/1997

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/30/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/2/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/17/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/28/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/18/1989
District Court Decision: 11/2/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/19/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/3/1990 Notice of Appeal: 3/16/2000
Trial Court Decision: 8/14/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/28/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/29/1996 State's Final Brief: 12/20/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 1/15/1997 Oral Argument: 12/6/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/17/1994 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/3/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 10/18/89, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Johnson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/2/99, the federal district court denied Johnson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/16/00, Johnson filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 3/6/06, 6/7/06, and 7/27/06, the 6th Circuit granted Johnson's motions to
extend briefing and issued revised briefing schedules. On 12/20/06, the State filed its final brief. On 12/28/06,
Johnson filed his final brief and final reply brief. On 12/6/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7668

As Of:12/31/2007

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Johnson, Marvin Gaye Guernsey County

County: Guernsey
Summary of Crime:
On 8/15/03, Johnson raped and robbed his ex-girlfriend, Tina Bailey, and murdered her 13-year-old son, Daniel Bailey,
at Ms. Bailey's home in Cambridge. Johnson and Ms. Bailey had dated for a number of years until Ms. Bailey ended the
relationship on 7/3/03. In the early morning hours of 8/15/03, Johnson entered Ms. Bailey's home, beat Daniel to death
and hid his body in the basement. When Ms. Bailey arrived home from work at 8:00 a.m., Johnson raped her at
knifepoint. He then drove her to the bank where he forced her to withdraw $1,000. He then ordered her to drive to the
local Elk's club where he got out of the car. Johnson was arrested later that morning in a park in Zanesville. DNA
testing revealed that blood on a t-shirt Johnson was wearing on that day matched that of Daniel.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/25/2003 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/4/2004 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/13/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/1/2007

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/ 20/ 2005 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/25/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in post-conviction appeal pending briefing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/13/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Johnson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/1/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Johnson's petition for a writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 7/20/05, Johnson
filed his post-conviction petition in the trial court. On 12/19/05, the trial court denied Johnson's request for a new
trial. On 1/6/06, the trial court denied Johnson's motion for a competency evaluation and motion to stay. On
4/10/07, the 5th District Court of Appeals dismissed Johnson's motion for an interlocutory appeal and affirmed the
trial court. On 10/24/07, the Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction and dismissed Johnson's appeal.
Meanwhile, on 7/25/07, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Johnson's Murnahan appeal. Meanwhile, on 9/12/07, the
district court granted Johnson's motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit (Note: On 1/17/08,
Johnson filed his notice of intent to file a petition for a writ habeas corpus in district court).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1305

As Of: 12/31/2007

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Johnson, Michael J. Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 6/2/90, Johnson murdered his sister, Susan Brunst, and dumped her nude body in a park near the village of
Diamond in Palmyra Township. In 1988, Johnson pled guilty and was convicted of murder for the 1984 beating death
of Denise Hutchinson in Florida.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/9/1990 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 3/28/1991 Judge: Dowd

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/17/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/10/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/22/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/4/1992
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/23/1994
District Court Decision: 8/7/1997
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal: 9/8/1997
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief: 7/30/1998
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief: 7/31/1998
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument: 2/5/1999
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/12/2000

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/21/2000

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 12/23/94, the Ohio Supreme Court reversed Johnson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal, based
on insufficient evidence of an aggravating circumstance and numerous trial court errors, and remanded to the trial
court for re-trial. On 4/17/96, Johnson filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court, alleging
that his re-trial was barred under the Double Jeopardy Clause. On 8/7/97, the district court denied Johnson's
petition. On 1/12/00, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision. On 12/21/00, Johnson pled guilty to
murder and was sentenced to 15 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3556

As Of:12/21/2000

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Johnson, Rayshawn Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 11/12/97, Johnson murdered his neighbor, 28-year-old Shannon Marks, in her home on Dexter Avenue. After Ms.
Marks' husband left for work, Johnson entered the Marks' home through the back door. He found Ms. Marks upstairs in
the bedroom. He hit her on the head several times with a baseball bat and then stole money from her purse. Johnson
later confessed to the police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/20/1997 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 6/1/1998 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/1/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/1/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/10/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/11/2005
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 5/10/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 3/1/2000
District Court Decision: 4/24/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/2/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/23/1999 Notice of Appeal: 5/17/2006
Trial Court Decision: 1/14/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/30/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/2000 State's Final Brief: 10/26/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 4/4/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/12/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the scheduling of oral arguments in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 3/1/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Johnson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/24/06, the federal district court granted Johnson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his sentence based
on ineffective assistance of counsel and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 5/17/06, the State filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 5/30/06, Johnson filed a notice of cross-appeal and a motion for a certificate
of appealability. On 7/31/06 the district court granted Johnson's motion for a certificate of appealability. On
10/26/07, the State filed its final brief in the 6th Circuit. On 10/30/07, Johnson filed his final brief in the 6th Circuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3500

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jones, Elwood Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 9/3/94, Jones murdered 67-year-old Rhoda Nathan in the Embassy Suites Hotel in Blue Ash. Jones was an
employee at the hotel and Ms. Nathan was a guest. Jones entered Ms. Nathan's hotel room with the master key. He
beat her over the head and stole her money and a pendant necklace.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/27/1995 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 1/9/1997 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/24/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/26/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/7/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/7/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/28/1998
Evidentiary Hearing: 9/24/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 12/27/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/3/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/25/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/29/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/2/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/9/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/25/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending further briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 12/27/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jones' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/26/01, Jones filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court. On 1/24/05, the district court appointed
Jones new counsel. On 10/6/05, the district court granted Jones' motion for discovery. On 9/7/06, Jones filed his
traverse. On 10/3/06, the State file a sur-reply. On 9/24/05 and 9/25/07, the district court held an evidentiary
hearing. On 10/19/07, the district court ordered additional briefing. On 12/10/07, the district court granted Jones'
motion to amend his petition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4008

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jones, Odraye Ashtabula County

County: Ashtabula
Summary of Crime:
On 11/17/97, Jones murdered Ashtabula Police Officer William D. Glover Jr. in Ashtabula. Officer Glover was shot
while responding to a dispatcher's call that Jones, who had outstanding felony warrants, had been spotted in
Ashtabula. Jones fled on foot as Officer Glover approached him and a pursuit commenced. Soon thereafter, Jones
pulled a gun from his pocket and fired several shots at Officer Glover. When Officer Glover fell to the ground, Jones
ran over to him and kicked him in the chest.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/26/1997 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 6/9/1998 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/13/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/10/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/8/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/3/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/18/2001
District Court Decision: 5/21/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/29/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/5/1999 Notice of Appeal: 6/11/2007
Trial Court Decision: 10/26/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/29/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/11/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 9/26/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 4/18/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Jones' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/25/06,
the Ohio Supreme Court denied Jones' successive Murnahan appeal. On 5/21/07, the district court denied Jones'
petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 6/11/07, Jones filed his notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 7/2/07, Jones
filed a pro se motion to remove appointed counsel. On 8/8/07, Jones' counsel filed a response in opposition. On
8/27/07, Jones filed a pro se reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3492

As Of:12/31/2007

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Jordan, James Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
In late November or early December 1996, Jordan murdered 69-year-old Gertrude Thompson and 72-year-old Edward
Kowalczk in their home in Toledo. Jordan beat Ms. Thompson and Mr. Kowalczk with several blunt objects and
stabbed them several times. He then stole several personal objects from their home. DNA testing revealed that
Jordan's blood was located on a lamp which was used as a murder weapon.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/2/1998 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 8/29/2000 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/10/2001 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/11/2002 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/30/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/21/2004 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 8/28/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 8/28/04, James Jordan died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1460

As Of:8/28/2004

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Joseph, Richard Allen County

County: Allen
Summary of Crime:
On 6/26/90, Joseph and an accomplice, Jose Bulerin, murdered 16-year-old Ryan Young in Lima. Ryan was dating
Joseph's former girlfriend, whom Joseph was trying to reconcile with. Joseph and Bulerin abducted Ryan, stabbed him
twice in the back and buried him in a shallow grave at a gravel pit owned by Joseph's grandparents in Auglaize County.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/12/1990 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/8/1991 Judge: Wells

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/5/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/9/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/29/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/30/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/23/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995
District Court Decision: 12/22/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/18/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 1/20/2005
Trial Court Decision: 11/6/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/16/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/17/1997 State's Final Brief: 12/19/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 11/12/1997 Oral Argument: 6/8/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 11/9/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 1/5/2007

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 2/12/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 3/19/2007

Current Status
As Of: 6/14/2007

Status In State Courts:

The federal district court has reversed Joseph's aggravated murder conviction and death sentence. The case is
currently on remand to the trial court for re-trial.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 8/30/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Joseph's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/22/04, the federal district court granted Joseph's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and
death sentence based on a claim that Joseph's indictment and jury instructions were defective, and remanded to
the state court for re-trial. On 11/9/06, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision granting Joseph's petition
for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/19/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the State's petition for a writ of certiorari.
On 6/14/07, the trial court re-sentenced Joseph to 20 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5970

As Of:6/14/2007

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Keenan, Thomas M. Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 9/24/88, Keenan and two accomplices, Joseph D'Ambrosio and Edward Espinoza, murdered 19-year-old Anthony
Klann at Doan's Creek in Cleveland. Mr. Klann was friends with a man the defendants were looking for because
Keenan claimed the man stole his drugs. Keenan, D'Ambrosio and Espinoza kidnapped Mr. Klann at knifepoint, beat
him with a baseball bat and stabbed him several times. D'Ambrosio also received a death sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/6/1988 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 5/13/1994 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/7/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/21/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/18/2002
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/22/1996
Evidentiary Hearing: 9/15/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 2/25/1998
District Court Decision: 7/29/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/26/1999 Notice of Appeal: 6/6/2003
Trial Court Decision: 12/10/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/30/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/1/2001 State's Final Brief: 6/14/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 6/27/2001 Oral Argument: 9/23/2004
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Keenan's second successive post-conviction petition in the 8th District
Court of Appeals.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is on remand from the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals currently pending a decision on Keenan's reinstated
petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the district court.
Case Notes:
On 2/25/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Keenan's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
7/29/02, the federal district court denied Keenan's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/10/05, the 6th Circuit
vacated the district court's decision and remanded to the district court for an evidentiary hearing on Keenan's
argument that his habeas corpus petition was properly filed by equitable tolling. On 3/15/07, the district court
reinstated Keenan's petition. On 8/29/07, the Ohio Supreme Court dismissed Keenan's first post-conviction appeal.
(Note: Keenan was originally convicted and sentenced in 1989. The Ohio Supreme Court reversed the conviction
and sentence in 1993. Keenan was again tried, convicted and sentenced to death in 1994).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4980

As Of:12/31/2007

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Keene, Marvallous Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
Between 12/24/92 and 12/26/92, Keene and his accomplices, Laura Taylor, DeMarcus Smith and Heather Mathews,
murdered Joseph Wilkerson, Danita Gullette, Sarah Abraham, Wendy Cottrill and Marvin Washington in Dayton.
Keene shot Mr. Wilkerson in the chest after Taylor and Mathews robbed him of his car and several household items.
Keene and Smith then shot Ms. Gullette at a public telephone, fleeing with her jacket and shoes. Next, Keene and
Smith shot Ms. Abraham, during a robbery at the Short Stop Mini-Mart. Finally, Keene and Smith kidnapped and shot
Ms. Cottrill and Mr. Washington because they feared that Ms. Cottrill and Mr. Washington would "snitch" on them.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/31/1992 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 12/15/1993 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/19/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/26/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/15/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/25/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/20/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/13/1998
District Court Decision: 4/20/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/13/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 5/3/2005
Trial Court Decision: 11/17/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/27/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/5/1999 State's Final Brief: 9/7/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 6/2/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending oral arguments in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 5/13/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Keene's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/20/05, the federal district court denied Keene's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/3/05, Keene filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 4/17/06, the magistrate judge issued a report and recommendations denying
Keene's motion to set aside judgment. On 4/27/06, Keene filed objections to the magistrate judge's report and
recommendations. On 5/5/06, the 6th Circuit denied Keene's motion to remand to district court. On 1/24/07, the 6th
Circuit granted a certificate of appealability on two claims. On 8/27/07, Keene filed his final brief. On 9/7/07, the
State filed its final brief. (Note: On 1/28/08, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5129

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Keith, Kevin A.
Keith, Kevin A. Crawford County

County: Crawford
Summary of Crime:
On 2/13/94, Keith murdered 24-year-old Marichell Chatman, 39-year-old Linda Chatman, 7-year-old Marchae Chatman,
and attempted to murder 7-year-old Quanita Reeves, 4-year-old Quinton Reeves, and 23-year-old Richard Warren in a
Bucyrus Estates apartment. The victims were the family members of a police informant involved in a drug investigation
of Keith. Keith went to the apartment, ordered everyone to lie on the floor and shot each person multiple times.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/22/1994 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 6/1/1994 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/19/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/3/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/6/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/9/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/5/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/1/1997
District Court Decision: 6/14/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/6/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 11/16/2001
Trial Court Decision: 2/4/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/30/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/19/1998 State's Final Brief: 10/1/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 12/23/1998 Oral Argument: 7/20/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/10/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 1/17/2007

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 2/22/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 3/26/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in successive post-conviction, currently pending a decision in the Third District Court of Appeals. Case is
also pending a decision on Keith's motion for a new trial in trial court. Case is also pending a decision on Keith's
appeal of the denial to reopen his direct appeal in the Ohio Supreme Court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 10/1/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Keith's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 6/14/01,
the federal district court denied Keith's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/10/06, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's decision. On 3/26/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Keith's petition for a writ of certiorari.
Meanwhile, on 8/19/04, Keith filed a successive post-conviction petition in the trial court. On 2/13/07, the trial court
denied Keith's post-conviction petition. On 3/15/07, Keith filed a notice of appeal to the Third District Court of
Appeals. Meanwhile, on 6/25/07, the district court granted Keith's motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection
lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4961

As Of:12/31/2007

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Ketterer, Donald Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 2/24/03, Ketterer murdered his former employer, 85-year-old Lawrence Sanders, at Mr. Sanders' house in Hamilton.
Ketterer went to Mr. Sanders' home to borrow money for a court fine. When Sanders said he did not have the money,
Ketterer struck him in the head three times with an iron skillet and repeatedly stabbed him. Ketterer then robbed Mr.
Sanders and stole his car. Ketterer confessed to police and pled guilty at trial. DNA testing established that blood on
gloves Ketterer was seen wearing on the day of the murder matched that of Mr. Sanders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/4/2003 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 2/4/2004 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/25/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/14/2007

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/28/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/18/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in post-conviction, currently pending a decision on whether to hold the case in abeyance, in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 10/25/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Ketterer's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/13/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Ketterer's motion for reconsideration. Meanwhile, on 12/28/04, Ketterer
filed his post-conviction petition in the trial court. On 8/2/06, Ketterer filed a notice of withdrawal of his motion for
summary judgment. Meanwhile, on 4/18/07, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Ketterer's Murnahan appeal as to his
capital sentence. On 5/14/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Ketterer's petition for a writ of certiorari.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1426

As Of:12/31/2007

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Kinley, Juan Clark County

County: Clark
Summary of Crime:
On 1/10/89, Kinley murdered his former girlfriend, 31-year-old Thelma Miller, and her son, 12-year-old David Miller, at a
house where Ms. Miller worked as a housekeeper. Kinley had previously physically abused and threatened to kill Ms.
Miller for dating other men. Kinley beat Ms. Miller and David to death by repeatedly hacking them in their heads and
bodies with a machete. Kinley admitted the murders to his friend.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/13/1989 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 5/2/1991 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/11/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/29/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/17/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/25/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/1995
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/25/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/21/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/12/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/11/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 7/19/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Kinley's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/11/03,
Kinley filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 10/6/04, the case was reassigned to
Judge Watson. On 3/29/06, the district court granted Kinley's motion for discovery. On 9/13/06, the district court
granted Kinley's motion to expand the record. On 5/7/07, Kinley filed part one of his merit brief. On 5/25/07, Kinley
filed part two of his merit brief. On 6/29/07, the State filed its return of writ. On 9/17/07, Kinley filed his traverse. On
9/20/07, the State filed a motion for leave to reply to Kinley's traverse. On 9/20/07, Kinley filed a response in
opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6087

As Of:12/31/2007

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Koliser, Martin Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 4/29/03, Koliser murdered a patrol officer, 26-year-old Michael Hartzell, in Youngstown. Officer Hartzell had stopped
Koliser's car for a traffic violation. As Officer Hartzell was running Koliser's license plate, Koliser exited his car and shot
Officer Hartzell three times in the chest. At trial Koliser said that he showed no mercy in killing Officer Hartzell, so he
did not expect any mercy in return.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/8/2003 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/7/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 5/7/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 5/7/05, Martin Koliser committed suicide while on death row.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 547

As Of:5/7/2005

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Lamar, Keith Lawrence County

County: Lawrence
Summary of Crime:
During the riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility (Lucasville), Lamar murdered five prison inmates, Darrell
Depina, Bruce Vitale, William Svette, Dennis Weaver and Albert Staiano, whom Lamar believed were snitches. When
prison inmates held prison guards and other inmates hostage, Lamar formed a group of prison inmates, called the
"Death Squad," to kill snitches. Between 4/11/93 and 4/21/93, on five separate occasions, Lamar and his followers
beat, strangled and stabbed each victim to death. At the time, Lamar was serving a sentence for a 1989 murder
conviction. Lamar received the death sentence for the aggravated murders of Mr. Depina, Mr. Vitale, Mr. Svette and
Mr. Weaver.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/29/1994 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 8/21/1995 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/1/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/16/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/12/2004
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/13/1998
Evidentiary Hearing: 7/9/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 5/15/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/2/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/13/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/19/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/17/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 5/15/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lamar's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/16/04,
Lamar filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 6/21/06, the district court adopted the
magistrate judge's supplemental report and recommendation denying the State's motion to dismiss. On 7/9/07 and
7/10/07, the district court held an evidentiary hearing. On 10/22/07, Lamar filed his evidentiary hearing brief. On
11/23/07, the State filed its evidentiary hearing brief. On 12/7/07, Lamar filed his reply to the State's brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4515

As Of:12/31/2007

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Landrum, Lawrence Ross County

County: Ross
Summary of Crime:
On 9/19/85, Landrum murdered 84-year-old Harold White at his home near Chillicothe. Mr. White had previously
shown Landrum his apartment, believing that Landrum wanted to rent it. Mr. White arrived home and caught Landrum
and his juvenile accomplice, Grant Swackhammer, stealing money and nerve pills from his apartment. Landrum
ordered Swackhammer to hit Mr. White on the head with a large railroad bolt, then Landrum attacked Mr. White and slit
his throat with a kitchen knife. Landrum later bragged to several of his friends about the murder, offered to show them
Mr. White's body, and threatened to slit their throats if they told police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/27/1985 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 4/2/1986 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/15/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/26/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/26/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/15/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/12/1989
Evidentiary Hearing: 9/4/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 8/15/1990
District Court Decision: 4/17/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/25/1991

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/28/1996 Notice of Appeal: 8/31/2006
Trial Court Decision: 12/30/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/11/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/12/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/7/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 12/22/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 8/15/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Landrum's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/17/06, the federal district court granted Landrum's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and
death sentence based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-trial. On 8/10/06,
the district court denied the State's motion to alter and amend. On 8/31/06, the State filed a notice of appeal to the
6th Circuit. On 9/13/06, Landrum filed a notice of cross-appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/11/06, the district court
granted Landrum's motion for certificate of appealability. On 6/27/07, the State filed its proof brief. On 11/21/07,
Landrum filed his proof brief. On 12/4/07, the 6th Circuit extended and reset a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7943

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lang, Edward Lee
Lang, Edward Lee Stark County

County: Stark
Summary of Crime:
On 10/22/06, Lang and his accomplice, Antonio Walker murdered local drug dealer, Jaron Burditte and his friend
Marnell Cheek. Lang contacted Mr. Burditte by cell phone to set up a drug deal while Lang and Walker planned to rob
Mr. Burditte at gunpoint. When Mr. Burditte arrived at the agreed upon location, Lang entered the vehicle alone and
almost instantaneously shot Mr. Burditte and Ms. Cheek in the head with a 9mm pistol.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/11/2006 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 7/26/2007 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently on direct appeal pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 7/26/07, Lang was sentenced to death. On 9/20/07, Lang filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 158

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lawson, Jerry
Lawson, Jerry Clermont County

County: Clermont
Summary of Crime:
On 9/23/87, Lawson murdered 25-year-old Tim Martin in a wooded area in Highland County. Mr. Martin was a
confidential informant who implicated Lawson in two home burglaries. Lawson and his accomplices, Tim Lawson and
Billy Payton, lured Mr. Martin into the woods where Lawson shot Mr. Martin in the back. In the 30 to 45 minutes it took
Mr. Martin to bleed to death, Lawson taunted, cursed and kicked Mr. Martin. In a taped conversation with friends,
Lawson admitted that he purposely shot Mr. Martin so he would "die a slow death."

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/6/1987 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 5/13/1988 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/10/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/6/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/15/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/4/1990
Evidentiary Hearing: 12/1/1997
Supreme Court Decision: 8/12/1992
District Court Decision: 3/29/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/29/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/15/1993 Notice of Appeal: 4/9/2002
Trial Court Decision: 6/9/1994 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/4/1995 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/4/1995 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Lawson has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending briefing in the 12th District Court of
Appeals.
Status In Federal Courts:
The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 8/12/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lawson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/29/02, the federal district court granted Lawson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence
based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 4/9/02, the State
filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 8/13/03, the 6th Circuit granted Lawson's motion to hold case in
abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. Meanwhile, on 6/6/03, Lawson filed a successive post-
conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 11/15/07, the trial court denied Lawson's
petition for post-conviction relief. On 12/6/07, Lawson filed a notice of appeal to the 12th District Court of Appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7171

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Leonard, Patrick T.
Leonard, Patrick T. Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 7/29/00, Leonard murdered his former girlfriend, 23-year-old Dawn Flick, in her New Baltimore home. Leonard was
angry at Ms. Flick, who had ended their relationship and refused to reconcile with Leonard. Leonard followed Ms. Flick
into her house, handcuffed her, tried to choke her with the necklace she was wearing, attempted to rape her and shot
her three times in the face, neck and the back of her head. Leonard admitted the murders to his friends and the police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/7/2000 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/28/2001 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/8/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/30/2002 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/3/2006 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/31/2007 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/29/2005 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court. Case is currently pending the filing of a notice of appeal on
Leonard's post-conviction petition in the Ohio Supreme Court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/8/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Leonard's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 6/3/03, the trial court denied Leonard's post-conviction petition. On 6/25/04, the 1st District Court of
Appeals reversed the trial court's decision denying Leonard's post-conviction petition and remanded to the trial
court for further proceedings. On 1/26/05, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Leonard's post-conviction appeal and
dismissed the State's cross-appeal. On 11/3/06, the trial court denied Leonard's post-conviction petition. On
12/1/06, Leonard filed a notice of appeal to the 1st District Court of Appeals. On 12/31/07, the 1st District Court of
Appeals affirmed the decision of the trial court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2377

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lewis, Donald
Lewis, Donald Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 8/17/89, Lewis murdered 68-year-old Clarence Roach on Lakeview Avenue in Cleveland. Mr. Roach had discussed
selling his car to Lewis. When Mr. Roach stopped the car at Lewis' request, Lewis pulled Mr. Roach into the street and
beat him to death. Lewis stole Mr. Roach's wallet and drove away in his car. Lewis later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/14/1989 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/28/1990 Judge: Wells

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/19/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/5/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/18/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/19/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/26/1991
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/25/1993
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/7/1994

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/18/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/3/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/7/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Lewis' petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 8/25/93, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lewis' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 11/5/99,
Lewis filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 1/26/05, the district court partially
granted Lewis' motion for discovery. On 5/3/05 and 6/2/05, the district court held status conferences. On 7/18/05,
Lewis filed deposition testimony. On 11/14/05, the State filed a post-discovery memorandum. On 12/13/05, Lewis
filed a reply brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6515

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lindsey, Carl
Lindsey, Carl Brown County

County: Brown
Summary of Crime:
On 2/10/97, Lindsey murdered 36-year-old Donald Ray Hoop in a parking lot outside a Mt. Orab bar. Lindsey shot Mr.
Hoop in the face while Mr. Hoop sat in his car. After Mr. Hoop got out of his car, Lindsey shot him again in the forehead
and stole $1,257 from his wallet.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/14/1997 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 9/16/1997 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/29/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/10/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/10/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/2/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/19/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/2/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/21/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/15/2002 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/24/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/2/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 1/19/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lindsey's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/10/03, Lindsey filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/30/06, the district court
granted Lindsey's motion for discovery. On 5/24/06 and 8/16/06, the district court granted Lindsey's motions for
extension of time to complete discovery. On 8/16/07, the district court denied Lindsey's motion for an evidentiary
hearing. On 10/30/07, Lindsey filed his final merit brief. On 12/13/07, the district court granted the State's motion for
an extension of time to file its merit brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3758

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lomax, Tazwell
Lomax, Tazwell Sandusky County

County: Sandusky
Summary of Crime:
On 6/13/96, Lomax murdered 56-year-old Deanna Jones at Grate's Silver Top Bar and Restaurant in Sandusky County
near the city of Fremont. Ms. Jones worked at the restaurant and knew Lomax who had previously worked there.
Lomax entered the bar during closing time and grabbed money as Ms. Jones came out of the restroom. Lomax
stabbed Ms. Jones to death, stripped off some of her clothes, and mutilated her body to make it look like a sex crime.
Lomax later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/24/1996 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 3/25/1999 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/11/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/4/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/13/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 10/2/2002

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/11/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lomax's conviction on direct appeal, but vacated his death sentence
based on an improper indictment and remanded to the trial court for re-sentencing. On 10/2/02, the trial court re-
sentenced Lomax to 20 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1287

As Of:10/2/2002

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 Lorraine, Charles
Lorraine, Charles Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 5/6/86, Lorraine murdered 77-year-old Raymond Montgomery and 80-year-old Doris Montgomery in their home.
The Montgomerys had hired Lorraine to perform tasks around their house. Lorraine stabbed Mr. Montgomery five
times with a butcher knife and stabbed Mrs. Montgomery, who was bed-ridden, nine times. Lorraine stole their money
and when he spent all of the money that day, he returned to the Montgomerys' house to steal again.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/9/1986 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 12/9/1986 Judge: Dowd

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/24/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/13/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/21/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/13/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/16/1993
District Court Decision: 3/30/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/10/1994

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/30/1994 Notice of Appeal: 4/27/2001
Trial Court Decision: 1/5/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/26/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/26/1996 State's Final Brief: 10/29/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 9/18/1996 Oral Argument: 5/2/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 5/23/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 11/14/2002

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 12/20/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 3/31/2003

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 11th District Court of Appeals has reversed the trial court's decision denying Lorraine's successive post-
conviction petition. Case is currently on remand in the trial court for further successive post-conviction proceedings.
Status In Federal Courts:
Federal proceedings have been completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/16/93, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lorraine's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
5/23/02, the 6th Circuit reversed the district court's decision conditionally granting Lorraine's petition for a writ of
habeas corpus. On 6/9/03, Lorraine filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the
trial court. On 10/1/03, the trial court denied Lorraine's successive post-conviction petition. On 5/23/05, the 11th
District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's decision and remanded to the trial court for further proceedings.
On 12/28/05, the Ohio Supreme Court denied the State's appeal. On 8/9/06, the trial court issued an order on
procedural issues. On 9/8/06, Lorraine filed a notice of appeal to the 11th District Court of Appeals. On 12/17/07,
the 11th District Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court. (Note: On 1/31/08, Lorraine filed a notice of appeal to the
Ohio Supreme Court).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7692

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lott, Gregory
Lott, Gregory Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
Lott murdered 82-year-old John McGrath at his East Cleveland home. On 7/12/86, Lott broke into Mr. McGrath's home,
doused him with flammable lamp oil, set him on fire, ransacked his home and then stole Mr. McGrath's car. Mr.
McGrath died in the hospital on 7/23/86.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/8/1986 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 7/29/1987 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/4/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/24/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/29/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/27/1989
Evidentiary Hearing: 6/5/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 6/6/1990
District Court Decision: 9/28/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/10/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/6/1991 Notice of Appeal: 10/26/2007
Trial Court Decision: 9/28/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/3/1994 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/15/1995 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 4/15/1994 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 9/7/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending briefing on Lott's successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case is also currently stayed in the 6th Circuit on Lott's Rule 60(b) motion.
Case Notes:
On 6/6/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lott's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/22/04, the
6th Circuit granted the federal district court authority to consider Lott's successive petition for a writ of habeas
corpus. On 4/17/06, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the State's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 9/28/07, the
district court denied Lott's successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus and issued a certificate of appealability for
all issues. On 10/26/07, Lott filed a notice of appeal in the 6th Circuit. On 11/19/07, the 6th Circuit set a briefing
schedule. Meanwhile, on 9/29/05, the federal district court denied Lott's Rule 60(b) motion. On 10/25/05, Lott filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 4/27/06, Lott filed his final brief and final reply brief. On 5/8/06, the State filed
its final brief. On 5/24/06, the 6th Circuit stayed Lott's 60(b) appeal pending the federal district court's decision on
Lott's successive petition. (Note: On 1/22/08, the 6th Circuit issued an order consolidating Lott's 60(b) and
successive habeas corpus appeals).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7460

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Loza, Jose
Loza, Jose Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 1/16/91, Loza murdered his girlfriend's mother, 46-year-old Georgia Davis, his girlfriend's brother, 25-year-old Gary
Mullins, and his girlfriend's sisters, 20-year-old Cheryl Senteno and 17-year-old Jerri Jackson, who was six months
pregnant at the time, in their Middletown home. Ms. Davis had threatened to have Loza arrested if he tried to leave
Ohio with her daughter (his girlfriend), who was a minor. Loza shot each of the victims in the head at close range while
they slept in the house. Loza confessed to police and told them the order in which he shot the victims.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/13/1991 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/12/1991 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/12/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/17/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/1/1998
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/19/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/30/1994
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/15/1995

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/27/1995 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/24/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/13/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/28/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Loza's motion for an evidentiary hearing.

Case Notes:
On 11/30/94, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Loza's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/17/98,
Loza filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 10/4/02, Loza filed an amended petition
for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/4/02, the State filed its amended return of writ. On 2/11/03, Loza filed a motion
for an evidentiary hearing. On 3/13/03, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 3/26/03, Loza filed his
reply. On 4/16/04, Loza filed a notice of International Court of Justice ruling. On 12/7/04, Loza filed additional
authority in support of his petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/27/06, the district court ordered the parties to
supplement the record. On 3/28/06, the parties supplemented the record.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5893

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Lundgren, Jeffrey D.
Lundgren, Jeffrey D. Lake County

County: Lake
Summary of Crime:
On 4/17/89, Lundgren murdered 49-year-old Dennis Avery, 46-year-old Cheryl Avery, 15-year-old Trina Avery, 13-year-
old Rebecca Avery and 7-year-old Karen Avery at a farmhouse in Kirtland. The Averys were followers of Lundgren's
religious cult. Lundgren instructed five other cult followers to bound and gag the Avery family and put them in a six-by-
seven foot dirt pit. Lundgren then shot each victim several times. At trial, Lundgren conceded that he murdered the
Averys.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/5/1990 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 9/26/1990 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/27/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/15/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/14/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/16/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/1/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995
District Court Decision: 11/14/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/18/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 12/14/2001
Trial Court Decision: 5/2/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/15/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/21/1998 State's Final Brief: 5/19/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 4/28/1999 Oral Argument: 12/8/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 3/13/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 10/24/2006

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings complete.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings complete.

Case Notes:
On 10/24/06, Jeffrey D. Lundgren was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:10/24/2006

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 Lynch, Ralph
Lynch, Ralph Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 6/24/98, Lynch murdered his neighbor, 6-year-old Mary Jennifer Love, in his apartment in Cincinnati. Lynch lured
Mary into his apartment and began to sexually molest her, which caused Mary to scream. Lynch then choked Mary
with his hands for 3 minutes, placed her body in his bathtub and inserted his finger into Mary's vagina until it bled.
Lynch confessed to police and directed them to where he had hidden Mary's body in the woods.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/9/1998 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 10/13/1999 Judge: Frost

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/26/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/14/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/14/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/15/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/22/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/21/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/30/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is pending briefing in district court.

Case Notes:
On 5/14/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Lynch's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 6/5/03,
Lynch filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 10/24/05, the
trial court denied Lynch's successive post-conviction petition. On 9/29/06, the 1st District Court of Appeals denied
Lynch's successive post-conviction appeal. On 2/28/07, the Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction and
dismissed Lynch's successive post-conviction appeal. On 6/26/07, Lynch filed a notice of intent to file a petition for a
writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 8/8/07, the district court issued a scheduling order.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3001

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Mack, Clarence
Mack, Clarence Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/21/91, Mack murdered 59-year-old Peter Sanelli in a parking lot on Prospect Avenue in Cleveland. Mr. Sanelli
was in his car when Mack and two accomplices, Thomas Sowell and Reginald Germany, carjacked Mr. Sanelli. Mack
shot through the car window at Mr. Sanelli three times, killing him, and then pulled Mr. Sanelli's body out of the car and
left him in the parking lot. Mack admitted to shooting Mr. Sanelli because Mr. Sanelli tried to lock his car door.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/5/1991 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 8/1/1991 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/4/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/15/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/14/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/16/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/2/1993
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/22/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/2/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/10/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/26/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/7/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 5/19/2003 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/14/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Mack's motion for discovery.

Case Notes:
On 8/30/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Mack's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/15/04, Mack filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/14/05, the State filed its
return of writ. On 5/16/05, Mack filed his traverse and a motion for discovery. On 5/28/05, the State filed a
memorandum in opposition. On 5/31/05, the State filed its sur-reply. On 3/30/06, the district court partially granted
Mack's motion to supplement the record and granted the State's motion to supplement the record.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5996

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Madrigal, Jamie
Madrigal, Jamie Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 4/13/96, Madrigal murdered 18-year-old Misty Fisher in a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in Toledo. Ms. Fisher
was a night manager at the restaurant. Madrigal shot Ms. Fisher in the back of the head when she could not open the
restaurant's safe. Madrigal's accomplice, Chris Cathcart, admitted to police that he was in the getaway car while
Madrigal robbed the restaurant.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/13/1996 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 11/25/1996 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/19/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/4/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/15/2002
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/5/2000
District Court Decision: 8/5/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/2/2000

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/24/1998 Notice of Appeal: 8/25/2003
Trial Court Decision: 12/1/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief: 11/22/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/17/2000 State's Final Brief: 11/30/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 3/21/2001 Oral Argument: 6/8/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 6/27/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 5/17/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 1/12/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 1/5/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Madrigal's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/5/03,
the federal district court granted Madrigal's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and death
sentence based on a violation of the Confrontation Clause, and remanded to the state court for re-trial. On 6/27/05,
the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision granting Madrigal's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On
1/12/07, Madrigal pled guilty to aggravated murder and was sentenced to 33 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3700

As Of:1/12/2007

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 Mapes, David
Mapes, David Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/30/83, Mapes murdered John Allen at the Chap's Bar in Cleveland. Mr. Allen owned the bar. When the bar was
closed, Mapes and his accomplice, Rodney Newton, broke in and instructed Mr. Allen and other employees to put their
hands on the bar counter. When Mr. Allen began to move his hands from the counter, Mapes shot him in the face.
Mapes admitted to a friend that he murdered Mr. Allen and robbed Chap's.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/12/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 6/15/1983 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/10/1991
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/17/1991
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/11/1991
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/25/1984
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/9/1985
District Court Decision: 6/29/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/7/1987 Notice of Appeal: 7/27/2001
Trial Court Decision: 9/27/1988 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/7/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/8/1990 State's Final Brief: 10/8/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 7/25/1990 Oral Argument: 6/15/2004
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 11/3/2004

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 8th District Court of Appeals has affirmed the aggravated murder conviction and reversed the death sentence.
The case is currently on remand in the trial court for re-sentencing.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 8/9/85, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Mapes' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/30/96,
the federal district court granted Mapes' petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence based on
ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 3/24/99, the 6th Circuit
reversed the district court's decision granting Mapes' petition and remanded to the district court for an evidentiary
hearing. On 6/29/01, the district court again granted Mapes' petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death
sentence based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for a new direct appeal. On
11/3/04, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision. On 4/8/05, Mapes filed a notice of appeal to the 8th
District Court of Appeals. On 2/6/06, the 8th District Court of Appeals affirmed Mapes' conviction, but remanded to
the trial court for re-sentencing. On 6/21/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Mapes' appeal. On 7/3/06, Mapes
filed a motion for discovery and a motion for bill of particulars in the trial court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8965

As Of:12/31/2007

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Martin, Ernest Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/21/83, Martin murdered 70-year-old Robert Robinson at Robinson's Drug Store in Cleveland. Mr. Robinson was
the owner of the drug store that Martin planned to rob by forcing his girlfriend to get Mr. Robinson to let her inside after
closing. After Mr. Robinson let Martin's girlfriend inside the store, Mr. Robinson closed the door as Martin approached.
Martin shot Mr. Robinson in the shoulder and back as Mr. Robinson stood in front of the glass door.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/9/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 7/8/1983 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 11/9/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/20/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/19/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/10/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/27/1984
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/9/1985
District Court Decision: 11/2/1999
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/12/1987 Notice of Appeal: 3/17/2000
Trial Court Decision: 1/18/1994 Prisoner's Final Brief: 5/2/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/16/1995 State's Final Brief: 5/3/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 6/28/1995 Oral Argument: 8/7/2001
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 2/7/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 5/11/1992 Certiorari Petition: 6/25/2002

Supreme Court Decision: 9/30/1992 Brief in Opposition: 8/5/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 11/4/2002

Current Status
As Of: 6/18/2003

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/18/03, Ernest Martin was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:6/18/2003

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 Mason, Maurice
Mason, Maurice Marion County

County: Marion
Summary of Crime:
On 2/8/93, Mason murdered 19-year-old Robin Dennis inside an abandoned building in a rural area near Pole Lane
Road. Ms. Dennis had given Mason a ride to his house because her husband planned to trade his gun for Mason's
television. Mason raped Ms. Dennis, pistol-whipped her with her husband's gun and struck her eight times in the head
with a board that had nails protruding from it. DNA testing matched Mason's DNA with the semen in Ms. Dennis'
vagina.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/30/1993 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 7/7/1994 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/8/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/15/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/2/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/18/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/9/1996
Evidentiary Hearing: 12/29/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 6/17/1998
District Court Decision: 10/31/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/14/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 11/28/2005
Trial Court Decision: 11/21/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 1/19/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/9/1997 State's Final Brief: 1/25/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 10/15/1997 Oral Argument: 11/28/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/16/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 9/20/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 6/17/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Mason's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/9/00,
the federal district court denied Mason's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/6/03, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's denial of Mason's petition for a writ of habeas corpus as to his conviction, but vacated his death
sentence based on ineffective assistance of counsel and remanded to the district court for an evidentiary hearing.
On 12/29/03 and 12/30/03, the district court held an evidentiary hearing. On 10/31/05, the district court denied
Mason's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/28/05, Mason filed a notice appeal to the 6th Circuit. On
1/19/07, Mason filed his final brief. On 1/25/07, the State filed its final brief. On 11/28/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral
arguments. Meanwhile, on 9/27/07, Mason filed a motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On
10/18/07, the State filed a response in opposition. (Note: On 2/15/08, the district court granted Mason's motion to
intervene in the Cooey litigation).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4925

As Of:12/31/2007

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Maxwell, Charles Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 11/27/05, Maxwell murdered his former girlfriend 36-year-old Nichole McCorkle in Cleveland. Four days before the
murder Nichole had testified to the grand jury that Maxwell had beat her resulting in hospitalization. Initially Maxwell
argued with and shot at Nichole’s sister, who was trying to protect Nichole, but she was able to escape unharmed. In
retaliation for the testimony, Maxwell then shot Nichole twice as their 3-year-old daughter watched.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/4/2006 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 3/21/2007 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 3/21/07, Maxwell was sentenced to death. On 4/26/07, Maxwell filed a notice of direct appeal to the Ohio
Supreme Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 285

As Of:12/31/2007

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 McGuire, Dennis
McGuire, Dennis Preble County

County: Preble
Summary of Crime:
On 2/11/89, McGuire murdered a pregnant woman, 22-year-old Joy Stewart, in a wooded area near Bantas Creek. Ms.
Stewart had met McGuire that day when he was performing work on her friend's house. McGuire raped Ms. Stewart,
choked her and stabbed her in the neck and shoulder. While in jail for an unrelated kidnapping charge, McGuire
attempted to bargain with police by implicating his relative as the rapist-murderer, but police suspected McGuire
because he knew significant facts that were not disclosed to the public. DNA testing, conducted in 1992 and again in
2002 during federal appeals, identified McGuire as the source of the semen found in Ms. Stewart's rectum.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/22/1993 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 12/23/1994 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/27/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/30/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/17/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/16/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/15/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/10/1997
District Court Decision: 7/2/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/21/1996 Notice of Appeal: 7/31/2007
Trial Court Decision: 5/15/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/20/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/23/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on McGuire's objection to the magistrate's report and recommendation on the
certificate of appealability in the district court. Case is also currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of
Appeals
Case Notes:
On 12/10/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed McGuire's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/30/99, McGuire filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 7/2/07, the district court denied
McGuire's amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/10/07, the magistrate issued a report and
recommendation granting a certificate of appealability on three claims. On 10/26/07, McGuire filed an objection to
the report and recommendation. On 10/30/07, the State filed a reply. Meanwhile, on 7/31/07, McGuire filed a notice
of appeal to the 6th Circuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4756

As Of:12/31/2007

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McKnight, Gregory Vinton County

County: Vinton
Summary of Crime:
On 11/3/00, McKnight murdered 20-year-old Emily Murray near his trailer home in Ray. Ms. Murray worked with
McKnight at a restaurant near Kenyon College, where she was a student. McKnight kidnapped Ms. Murray, shot her in
the head, and wrapped her body inside a roll of carpet. McKnight was also convicted and received a life sentence for
murdering his friend, 20-year-old Gregory Julious, whose skeletal remains were found in several locations near the
trailer.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/11/2001 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/1/2002 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/30/2005
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/26/2006

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/9/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/28/2006 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/27/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/7/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on post-conviction appeal, currently pending briefing in the 4th District Court of Appeals.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 11/30/05, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed McKnight's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/26/06, the U.S. Supreme Court denied McKnight's petition for a writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 2/28/06, the trial
court denied McKnight's post-conviction petition. On 12/27/06, the 4th District Court of Appeals dismissed
McKnight's post-conviction appeal, and remanded to the trial court for findings of fact and conclusions of law. On
8/31/07, the trial court entered a dismissal of McKnight's amended post-conviction petition. On 9/28/07, McKnight
filed a notice of appeal to the 4th District Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, on 6/7/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied
McKnight's Murnahan appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1886

As Of:12/31/2007

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 McNeill, Freddie
McNeill, Freddie Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 5/13/94, McNeill murdered 30-year-old Blake Fulton in Lorain. Mr. Fulton and a passenger in his car attempted to
purchase drugs from McNeill. McNeill demanded money without producing the drugs. When Mr. Fulton refused to
comply, McNeill shot him in the head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/24/1994 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 5/12/1995 Judge: Wells

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/21/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/4/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/3/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/1/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/10/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/28/1998
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/24/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/8/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/22/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/5/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/5/1997 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/28/1998 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 10/28/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed McNeill's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/4/02, McNeill filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 4/15/05, the district court
granted McNeill's motion for discovery. On 4/14/06, McNeill filed a motion for an evidentiary hearing. On 5/12/06,
the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 5/31/06, McNeill filed a reply. On 5/25/07, the district court partially
granted McNeill's motion for discovery.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4616

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Mills, James Ethan
Mills, James Ethan Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/23/88, Mills murdered 28-year-old Marsha Burger at the St. Bernard branch of the First Ohio Savings Bank in
Cincinnati. Ms. Burger was a teller at the bank that Mills and his accomplice, Lewis Thomas, were robbing. While
Thomas acted as a lookout, Mills forced Ms. Burger to open the bank's safe. When Mills saw that there was no money,
Mills turned to Ms. Burger, who was trying to hide behind her desk, and shot her in the chest. Mills told police that he
shot Ms. Burger because she did not give him what he wanted. The entire robbery-murder was filmed by the bank's
surveillance camera.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/26/1988 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 9/13/1988 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/9/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/4/1997
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/12/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/8/1992
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/29/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/3/1993 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/23/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/15/1995 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/1995 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/1994 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/3/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 9/26/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings complete.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings complete.

Case Notes:
On 1/8/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Mills' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 12/9/96,
Mills filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 1/6/06, the district court adopted the
magistrate judge's report and recommendations to stay and abey the federal proceedings pending exhaustion of
state court proceedings. Meanwhile, on 2/27/06, Mills filed a successive post-conviction petition in the trial court.
On 9/26/07, the trial court partially granted Mills' motion for a new trial and dismissed Mills' petition for successive
post-conviction relief. On 9/26/07, the parties entered a plea agreement and Mills was sentenced to 87 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6952

As Of:9/26/2007

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Mink, Scott A. Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 9/19/00, Mink murdered his parents, 79-year old William Mink and 72-year-old Sheila Mink, at their home in Union.
Mink was angry at his parents because they would hide their car keys to prevent him from leaving the house to
purchase drugs and alcohol. When his parents were sleeping, Mink beat them with a claw hammer, until the hammer
broke, next he beat them with cutting boards, until they broke, and then he repeatedly stabbed his parents with kitchen
knives and strangled his mother with an electrical cord. Mink then stole his parents' credit cards and sold their
belongings to purchase crack cocaine. Mink later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/4/2000 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/29/2001 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/14/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 7/20/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 7/20/04, Scott A. Mink was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:7/20/2004

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 Mitts, Jr., Harry D.
Mitts, Jr., Harry D. Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 8/14/94, Mitts murdered 28-year-old John Bryant and 44-year-old Sergeant Dennis Glivar, and attempted to murder
38-year-old Lieutenant Thomas Kaiser and 38-year-old Officer John Mackey in Mitts' apartment complex. Mr. Bryant
was the boyfriend of Mitts' neighbor. Mitts shouted racial epithets at Mr. Bryant and fatally shot him in the chest. Later,
when Sergeant Glivar and Lieutenant Kaiser approached Mitts' apartment, where he had barricaded himself, Mitts
came out of the door and opened fire with a gun in each hand, killing Sergeant Glivar and wounding Lieutenant Kaiser.
Mitts also shot and wounded Officer Mackey, who was trying to negotiate with Mitts to surrender to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/25/1994 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 11/21/1994 Judge: Polster

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/6/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/16/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/15/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/15/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/19/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/11/1998
District Court Decision: 10/6/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/29/2005
Trial Court Decision: 8/16/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/28/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/14/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 6/10/2002 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/11/2003 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 3/11/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Mitts' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 10/6/05,
the federal district court denied Mitts' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/29/05, Mitts filed a notice of appeal
to the 6th Circuit. On 6/12/06, Mitts filed a motion for an expanded certificate of appealability. On 7/12/06, the State
filed a memorandum in opposition. On 12/27/07, the 6th Circuit partially granted Mitts' motion for an expanded
certificate of appealability and set a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4788

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Monroe, Jonathon D.
Monroe, Jonathon D. Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 4/17/96, Monroe murdered 31-year-old Travinna Simmons and 33-year-old Deccarla Quincy in Quincy's Columbus
apartment. Monroe and an accomplice, Shannon Boyd, believed that Simmons and Quincy had access to large
amounts of drugs and money. Monroe forced Boyd to bound the women. Monroe then stabbed and shot each of the
women in the head. At the time of his trial, Monroe was already serving a life sentence for an unrelated 1999 murder
conviction.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/11/2001 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/7/2002 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/21/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/27/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/25/2005
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/26/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/1/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/30/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/29/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 5/10/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 5/25/05, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Monroe's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/27/07, Monroe filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 4/3/07, the district court
issued a scheduling order. On 7/9/07, the State filed a motion to dismiss procedurally defaulted claims. On 9/17/07,
Monroe filed his response. On 10/12/07, the State filed its reply. Meanwhile, on 6/25/07, the district court granted
Monroe's motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1880

As Of:12/31/2007

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Montgomery, William Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 3/8/86, Montgomery murdered 20-year-old Debra Ogle and 19-year-old Cynthia Tincher. Ms. Ogle and Ms. Tincher
were roommates who knew Montgomery. Montgomery asked Ms. Ogle for a ride in her car, took her to a wooded area
and shot her three times, point-blank, in the forehead. Montgomery returned to Ms. Ogle's apartment in her car, left
with Ms. Tincher in Ms. Tincher's car, had her pull over to the side of the road and shot her at close range.
Montgomery received a death sentence for the aggravated murder of Ms. Ogle.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/25/1986 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 11/7/1986 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/10/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/13/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/15/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/8/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/12/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/14/1991
District Court Decision: 3/31/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/24/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/7/1996 Notice of Appeal: 7/3/2007
Trial Court Decision: 8/23/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/5/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/16/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/3/1993 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals

Case Notes:
On 8/14/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Montgomery's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/13/00, Montgomery filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 3/31/07, the district court
granted Montgomery's petition for a writ of habeas corpus and granted a certificate of appealability on three claims.
On 6/4/07, the district court granted Montgomery's motion for reconsideration and amended the judgment. On
7/3/07, the State filed a notice of appeal in the 6th Circuit. On 7/11/07, Montgomery filed a notice of cross-appeal.
On 7/30/07, the district court denied the State's motion to alter and amend the judgment. On 8/6/07, the State filed
an amended notice of appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7724

As Of:12/31/2007

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Moore, Lee Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 1/14/94, Moore murdered 53-year-old Melvin Olinger in Cincinnati. Mr. Olinger was a Chicago businessman, visiting
Ohio to see his parents and to attend a friend's funeral. Moore and an accomplice, Larry Kinley, abducted Mr. Olinger
at gunpoint, forced him into the trunk of his car and drove to a factory area. Moore ordered Mr. Olinger out of the trunk,
robbed him of his wallet and shot him in the head at close range. Moore later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/27/1994 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 12/14/1994 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/15/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/18/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/17/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/12/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/26/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/4/1998
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/20/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/18/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/20/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/20/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 12/19/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Moore's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 2/4/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Moore's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/18/00,
Moore filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/15/07, the magistrate issued a report
and recommendation partially granting Moore's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/28/07, the State filed its
objection to the report and recommendation. On 3/10/07, Moore filed a response to the State's objection. On
4/26/07, Moore filed his objection to the report and recommendation. On 5/1//07, the State filed its reply. On
8/13/07, the magistrate issued a supplemental report and recommendation again partially granting Moore's petition
for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/23/07, the State filed its objection. On 8/27/07, Moore filed his response. (Note:
On 1/18/08, the district court granted Moore's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/11/08, the State filed a
notice of appeal in the 6th Circuit and on 2/25/08, Moore filed a notice of cross-appeal in the 6th Circuit).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4765

As Of:12/31/2007

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Morales, Alfred Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 3/2/85, Morales murdered 12-year-old Mario Trevino in Cleveland. Morales had threatened to kill members of the
Trevino family because Mario's older brother refused to provide an alibi in a theft case that sent Morales to prison.
After his release from prison, Morales, a martial arts expert weighing 220 pounds, kidnapped and brutally beat to death
93-pound Mario, whose injuries were described as those usually seen in automobile accidents. Morales later
confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/16/1985 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 1/8/1986 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/15/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/9/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/7/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/9/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/2/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/2/1987
District Court Decision: 3/29/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/25/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/21/1988 Notice of Appeal: 5/25/2000
Trial Court Decision: 5/11/1989 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/3/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/31/1991 State's Final Brief: 6/16/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 10/30/1991 Oral Argument: 4/24/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 11/2/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/29/1993 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 1/12/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on the State's petition for en banc rehearing in the 6th Circuit.

Case Notes:
On 9/2/87, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Morales' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/29/00,
the federal district court denied Morales' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/15/00, the district court granted
Morales' motion to alter and amend, vacated his death sentence based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and
remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 5/25/00, the State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On
6/13/00, Morales filed a notice of cross-appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/4/03, the district court partially granted
Morales' petition for a certificate of appealability. On 8/19/05, the 6th Circuit partially granted Morales' motion for
expanded certificate of appealability. On 4/24/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments. On 11/2/07, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court and remanded the case. On 11/30/07, the State filed a petition for en banc rehearing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8027

As Of:12/31/2007

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Moreland, Samuel Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 11/1/85, Moreland murdered his girlfriend, 46-year-old Glenna Green, her daughter, 23-year-old Lana Green, and
her grandchildren, 7-year-old Daytrin Talbott, 6-year-old Datwan Talbott and 6-year-old Violana Green, in their Dayton
home. Angry because Glenna would not give him money to buy beer, Moreland shot Glenna, Lana and Violana in their
heads and pistol-whipped Daytrin and Datwan to death. Moreland was also convicted of attempted murder for shooting
and pistol-whipping Glenna's other three grandchildren who were also in the house.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/8/1985 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 5/5/1986 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/18/2005

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/30/2005
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/9/2006
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/17/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/16/1988
Evidentiary Hearing: 10/3/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 4/4/1990
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/1/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/30/1991 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/22/2003 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/8/2004 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/2/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in district court.

Case Notes:
On 4/4/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Moreland's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/2/05, the Ohio Supreme Court denied Moreland's post-conviction appeal. On 9/30/05, Moreland filed a petition for
a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 1/9/06, the State filed its return of writ. On 4/17/06, Moreland
filed his traverse. On 5/11/06, the State filed a sur-reply. On 5/31/06, the district court partially granted Moreland's
motion for discovery. On 9/20/06, the district court granted Moreland's motion for additional discovery. On 6/4/07,
the district court partially granted Moreland's motion for an evidentiary hearing. On 10/3/07 and 10/25/07, the district
court held an evidentiary hearing. On 12/21/07, the district court set a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7910

As Of:12/31/2007

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Mundt, Frederick Noble County

County: Noble
Summary of Crime:
On 3/9/04, Mundt murdered his girlfriend's daughter, 7-year-old Brittany Hendrickson, in a well in Noble County.
Brittany had been living with Mundt in his home in Lebanon for the past five years, along with her mother and siblings.
When Mundt was babysitting Brittany, he raped Brittany, beat her about the head, face and body with rocks and
concrete and drowned her in a covered well. DNA testing identified Mundt as the source of semen found in Brittany's
vagina and panties. Mundt confessed his involvement to his psychologist and mitigation specialist before trial.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/22/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 12/16/2004 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/3/2007
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/2/2006 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on post-conviction, currently pending briefing in the trial court. Case is also on Murnahan appeal, pending
briefing in the Ohio Suprme Court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/16/04, Mundt was sentenced to death. On 10/3/07, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Mundt's conviction and
sentence on direct appeal. Meanwhile, on 5/2/06, Mundt filed a post-conviction petition in the trial court. On
7/17/06, the State filed a motion to dismiss Mundt's post-conviction petition. On 8/18/06, Mundt filed a
memorandum in opposition. On 8/22/06, Mundt filed a motion for discovery. Meanwhile, on 12/31/07, the Ohio
Supreme Court denied Mundt's application under 11(b)(6) to re-open.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1110

As Of:12/31/2007

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Murphy, Joseph D. Marion County

County: Marion
Summary of Crime:
On 2/1/87, Murphy murdered 72-year-old Ruth Predmore in her Marion home. Ms. Predmore had hired Murphy to
perform yard work for her. Murphy slashed Ms. Predmore's throat with a knife and stole her penny collection. Murphy
admitted to his girlfriend that he had murdered Ms. Predmore.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/11/1987 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 9/3/1987 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/31/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/28/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 12/19/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/26/1991
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/30/1992
District Court Decision: 9/29/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/4/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/7/1994 Notice of Appeal: 10/27/2006
Trial Court Decision: 8/15/1994 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/19/1995 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/4/1995 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 12/30/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Murphy's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
9/28/00, the federal district court denied Murphy's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/29/06, the district court
denied Murphy's amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/27/06, Murphy filed a notice of appeal to the
6th Circuit. On 7/19/07, the 6th Circuit declined to grant a certificate of appealability for any additional claim and set
a briefing schedule. On 11/10/07, Murphy filed his proof brief.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7424

As Of:12/31/2007

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Murphy, Ulysses Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 5/11/97, Murphy murdered 25-year-old Andre Brooks outside a bar in Columbus. Mr. Brooks and his sister were
heading for their car in the parking lot when Murphy approached them from behind and demanded Mr. Brooks' jewelry.
Murphy shot Mr. Brooks twice in the back after yelling that Mr. Brooks was moving too slow. Murphy admitted to police
that he shot Mr. Brooks while trying to rob him.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/21/1997 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 6/26/1998 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/10/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/21/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/1/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/1/2003
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 2/22/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 6/6/2001
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/22/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/5/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/1/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/26/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/25/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/7/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Murphy's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court.

Case Notes:
On 6/6/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Murphy's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/21/03,
Murphy filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 8/24/04, the magistrate judge denied
Murphy's motion for discovery. On 2/22/05, 2/23/05, and 3/1/05, the district court held an evidentiary hearing. On
12/30/06, the magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation denying Murphy's petition for a writ of habeas
corpus. On 2/9/07, Murphy filed an objection to the report and recommendation. On 2/26/07, the State filed its
response to Murphy's objection. On 7/13/07, the magistrate issued a supplemental report and recommendation,
again recommending Murphy's petition be dismissed. On 7/31/07, Murphy filed a supplemental objection to the
report and recommendation. On 8/10/07, the State filed its response. (Note: On 1/23/08, the case was transferred to
Chief Judge Beckwith).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3475

As Of:12/31/2007

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Myers, David Greene County

County: Greene
Summary of Crime:
On 8/4/88, Myers murdered 18-year-old Amanda Maher on railroad tracks in Xenia. Ms. Maher had met Myers at a bar,
and Myers agreed to take her home. Myers robbed Ms. Maher, sexually assaulted her and drove a railroad spike
through her head. While awaiting trial, Myers bragged to a fellow jail inmate about how he drove the spike through Ms.
Maher's head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/4/1993 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 3/14/1996 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/5/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/21/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/6/2004
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/12/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/13/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/2/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/17/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/16/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/17/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/29/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/2003 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/30/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Myers' petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 12/13/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Myers' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/21/04,
Myers filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/30/04, the district court denied
Myers' motions for discovery and to expand the record, but granted Myers' motions to amend or correct the
appendix and transcripts and to supplement the record. On 9/20/05, the district court denied Myers' second motion
for discovery. On 3/31/06, the district court struck Myers' ex parte motion for funds to employ experts and
investigators.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4309

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Newton, Christopher J.
Newton, Christopher J. Richland County

County: Richland
Summary of Crime:
On 11/15/01, Newton murdered his cellmate, 27-year-old Jason Brewer, at the Mansfield Correctional Institution.
Newton murdered Brewer because Brewer refused his sexual advances. Newton choked Brewer to death with a piece
of prison jumpsuit. Newton confessed the murder to authorities and pled guilty at trial.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/10/2002 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 2/10/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/25/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 5/24/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court. Execution date has been set.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 5/24/2007, Christopher Newton was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:5/24/2007

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 Nields, Richard
Nields, Richard Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 3/27/97, Nields murdered his girlfriend, 59-year-old Patricia Newsome, at their home in Finneytown of Springfield
Township. Ms. Newsome had asked Nields to move out of the house. Nields beat Ms. Newsome, strangled her with
his hands and stole her car and travelers' checks. Nields bragged about the murder to people at a bar and his fellow
jail inmate. Nields later confessed to police and conceded at trial to murdering Ms. Newsome.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/2/1997 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 12/22/1997 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/8/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/1/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/3/2003
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/29/2001
District Court Decision: 8/23/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/30/1998 Notice of Appeal: 8/19/2005
Trial Court Decision: 6/3/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/18/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/17/2000 State's Final Brief: 9/14/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 10/10/2001 Oral Argument: 2/1/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/6/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 10/31/2007

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 11/30/2007
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Nield's petition for a writ of certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Case Notes:
On 8/29/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Nields' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 8/23/04,
the federal district court denied Nields' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/29/05, the district court denied
Nields' motion for a certificate of appealability. On 8/19/05, Nields filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On
4/6/07, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court. On 8/2/07, the 6th Circuit denied Nields' petition for en banc
rehearing. On 10/31/07, Nields filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court. On 11/30/07, the
State filed its brief in opposition. Meanwhile, on 12/19/07, Nields filed a motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit. (Note: On 1/7/08, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Nields' petition for a writ of certiorari).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3661

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Noling, Tyrone L.
Noling, Tyrone L. Portage County

County: Portage
Summary of Crime:
On 4/5/90, Noling murdered an 81-year-old couple, Bearnhardt and Cora Hartig, at their home in Atwater Township.
The Hartigs were the target of a plan between Noling and his accomplice, Gary St. Clair, to rob elderly people. When
Mrs. Hartig opened the door, Noling and St. Clair pushed their way into the house and robbed them. During the
robbery, Noling shot Mr. and Mrs. Hartig multiple times at close range.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/18/1995 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/23/1996 Judge: Nugent

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/30/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/15/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/14/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/29/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/2/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/2/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/23/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/9/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/22/2003 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/21/2004 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 11th District Court of Appeals on Noling's successive petition for post-
conviction relief.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Noling's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Case is
also pending a decision on Noling's petition for a successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the 6th Circuit
Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 12/20/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Noling's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/15/04, Noling filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. (Note: On 1/31/08, the district
court denied Noling's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.) Meanwhile, On 8/6/07, Noling filed a notice of appeal to
the 6th Circuit on his successive petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/5/07, the State filed a response in
opposition. Meanwhile, on 4/24/07, the trial court denied Noling's successive petition for post-conviction relief and
motion for a new trial. On 5/10/07, Noling appealed to the 11th District Court of Appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4329

As Of:12/31/2007

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O'Neal, James Derrick Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 12/11/93, O'Neal murdered his estranged wife, 31-year-old Carol Ann O'Neal, at her home in Cincinnati. Ms.
O'Neal had filed for a protection order against O'Neal, who had brutally beaten her before moving out of their home.
O'Neal kicked in the front door and chased Ms. O'Neal upstairs. When Ms. O'Neal closed a bedroom door to keep
O'Neal out, O'Neal shot through the door, entered the room and shot Ms. O'Neal, who had fallen to the floor. O'Neal
confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/16/1993 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 12/11/1995 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/29/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/21/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/9/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/11/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/12/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/5/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/21/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/2/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/17/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/26/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/8/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/9/1998 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/8/2000 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the completion of discovery in district court.

Case Notes:
On 1/5/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed O'Neal's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/21/02,
O'Neal filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/11/02, the district court granted
O'Neal's motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. On 5/7/07, the district
court vacated the stay of proceedings. On 6/29/07, the State filed its amended return of writ. On 8/9/07, the district
court partially granted O'Neal's motion for discovery. On 10/11/07, O'Neal filed his traverse. Meanwhile, on 5/2/07,
the Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction and dismissed O'Neal's Atkins v. Virginia successive post-conviction
appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4403

As Of:12/31/2007

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Otte, Gary Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 2/12/92, Otte murdered 61-year-old Robert Wasikowski in his home at the Pleasant Lake apartment complex in
Parma. Mr. Wasikowski had let Otte in to use the telephone. Otte shot Mr. Wasikowski in the head and stole about
$413. On 2/13/92 Otte murdered 45-year-old Sharon Kostura in her home at the same apartment complex. When Ms.
Kostura answered her door, Otte shoved his way inside, shot her in the head and stole $45 and her car keys. Otte later
confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/19/1992 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 10/6/1992 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/14/2006

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/5/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/6/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/12/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/27/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/21/1996
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 4/1/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/9/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/24/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/13/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/20/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 1/30/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Otte's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 2/21/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Otte's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 1/5/07,
Otte filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 3/6/07, the State filed its return of writ. On
6/12/07, Otte filed his traverse. On 6/27/07, the State filed its sur-reply. On 8/6/07, Otte filed his response. (Note: On
2/12/08, the district court denied Otte's petition for a writ of habeas corpus).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5564

As Of:12/31/2007

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Palmer, Donald L. Belmont County

County: Belmont
Summary of Crime:
On 5/8/89, Palmer murdered Charles Sponhaltz and Steven Vargo on County Road 2. Mr. Sponhaltz had an accident
with the car that Palmer was a passenger in. Palmer got out of the car, approached Mr. Sponhaltz and shot him twice
in the head. When Mr. Vargo, a passing motorist, stopped at the scene and got out of his car, Palmer shot him twice in
the head. Palmer confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/23/1989 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 11/8/1989 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/8/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/8/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/1/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/23/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/29/1996
Evidentiary Hearing: 3/6/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 12/31/1997
District Court Decision: 4/17/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 5/15/2006
Trial Court Decision: 11/4/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/20/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/16/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/25/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/11/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 12/31/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Palmer's conviction and sentence on direct appeal. On 4/17/06, the
federal district court denied Palmer's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/15/06, Palmer filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/11/06, the district court partially granted Palmer's motion for a certificate of
appealability. On 8/29/07, the 6th Circuit declined to certify any further claims on appeal. On 11/14/07, the district
court issued a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6627

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Perez, Kerry D.
Perez, Kerry D. Clark County

County: Clark
Summary of Crime:
On 3/6/03, Perez murdered 43-year-old Ronald Johnson during an attempted robbery of the Do Drop Inn Bar in Clark
County. Perez shot Johnson in the back.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/24/2003 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 12/9/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/12/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal, currently pending a decision on the State's motion for discovery in the trial court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/9/05, Perez was sentenced to death. On 12/19/05, Perez filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio
Supreme Court. On 2/5/07, Perez filed his merit brief. On 6/25/07, the State filed its merit brief. On 8/9/07 Perez
filed his reply. Meanwhile, on 1/12/07, Perez filed a petition for post-conviction relief in the trial court. On 6/15/07,
the State filed its answer. On 6/15/07, the State filed a motion for discovery. On 6/22/07, Perez filed a memorandum
in contra.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 752

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Phillips, Ronald
Phillips, Ronald Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 1/18/93, Phillips murdered his girlfriend's daughter, 3-year-old Sheila Marie Evans, at her home in Akron. Phillips
had been sexually and physically abusing Sheila for some time. Phillips severely beat Sheila in the head, face and
abdomen, threw her against the walls, dragged her by her hair and anally raped her. Phillips confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/1/1993 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 9/15/1993 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/13/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/9/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/11/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/25/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/7/1994
Evidentiary Hearing: 6/1/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 11/22/1995
District Court Decision: 9/29/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/20/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/23/2006
Trial Court Decision: 7/12/2001 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/27/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/12/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/16/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Phillip's motion for an expanded certificate of appealability and briefing in
the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 11/22/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Phillips' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
9/29/06, the federal district court denied Phillips' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/23/06, Phillips filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 3/13/07, Phillips filed a motion to expand the certificate of appealability. On
3/22/07, the State filed a response in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5220

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Poindexter, Dewaine
Poindexter, Dewaine Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 2/19/85, Poindexter murdered 18-year-old Kevin Flanaghan in the Cincinnati apartment of Poindexter's former
girlfriend. Mr. Flanaghan was dating Poindexter's former girlfriend. Poindexter broke into the apartment, shot Mr.
Flanaghan in the chest and pistol-whipped his girlfriend. Poindexter also shot at twice, but missed, a security guard
who had seen Poindexter break into the apartment. Days before the murder, Poindexter, who was serving jail time for
previously assaulting his girlfriend, confided in a fellow inmate that, upon his [Poindexter's] release, he was going to kill
Mr. Flanaghan.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/1/1985 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 6/10/1985 Judge: Beckwith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/10/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/3/1994
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/1/1994
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/24/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/23/1988
District Court Decision: 12/15/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/17/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/26/1989 Notice of Appeal: 3/9/2001
Trial Court Decision: 10/23/1989 Prisoner's Final Brief: 7/15/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/6/1991 State's Final Brief: 7/28/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 8/7/1991 Oral Argument: 4/28/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/24/2006

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 12/1/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed Poindexter's death sentence. The case is currently on remand in the
trial court for re-sentencing.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 3/23/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Poindexter's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/15/00, the federal district court granted Poindexter's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction
and death sentence based on three claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for
re-trial. On 7/24/06, the 6th Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part the district court's decision and remanded
to the state court for re-sentencing. The State did not appeal this decision.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8239

As Of:12/31/2007

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Post, Ronald Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 12/15/83, Post murdered 53-year-old Helen Vantz at the Slumber Inn in Elyria. Mrs. Vantz was the desk clerk at the
hotel. Post shot Mrs. Vantz twice in the back of the head and stole various items, including a bank deposit bag of
money and Mrs. Vantz's purse. Post confessed to Elyria police detectives.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/17/1984 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 3/13/1985 Judge: Wells

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/17/1997

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/20/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/21/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/7/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/15/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/16/1987
District Court Decision: 5/23/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/22/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/25/1988 Notice of Appeal: 8/7/2003
Trial Court Decision: 3/4/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/3/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/14/1997 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 9/16/87, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Post's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/23/03,
the federal district court denied Post's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/7/03, Post filed a notice of appeal
to the 6th Circuit. On 1/9/04, Post filed a motion for a certificate of appealability. On 1/26/04, the State filed a
memorandum in opposition. On 2/11/04, Post filed a reply. On 7/30/04, Post filed a Rule 60(b) motion for relief in
the district court. On 7/29/05, the 6th Circuit denied Post's motion to remand to the district court to complete
discovery. On 9/13/05, the 6th Circuit denied Post's motion for rehearing en banc. On 3/27/06, the U.S. Supreme
Court denied Post's petition to review the 6th Circuit's denial of his motion to remand. (Note: On 2/19/08, the 6th
Circuit set a briefing schedule for Post's appeal).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8328

As Of:12/31/2007

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Powell, Tony Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 7/29/86, Powell murdered 7-year-old Trina Dukes in Cincinnati. Trina was playing in front of her house when Powell
kidnapped her and took her to a vacant building. Powell attempted to rape Trina. When her grandfather ran into the
building to rescue her, Powell threw Trina out of a fourth floor window, where she fell to her death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/5/1986 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 1/27/1987 Judge: Weber

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/26/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/21/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/10/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/21/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/17/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/14/1990
District Court Decision: 6/15/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/1/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/6/1991 Notice of Appeal: 9/8/1998
Trial Court Decision: 6/12/1992 Prisoner's Final Brief: 4/7/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/11/1993 State's Final Brief: 4/5/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 1/19/1994 Oral Argument: 11/28/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 5/7/2003

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/1994 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/3/1994 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 11/16/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 3/14/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Powell's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/15/98, the federal district court denied Powell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/7/03, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court's denial of Powell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus as to his conviction, but vacated his
death sentence based on ineffective assistance of counsel and trial court error, and remanded to the state court for
re-sentencing. On 11/16/04, the trial court re-sentenced Powell to 20 years to life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6503

As Of:11/16/2004

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Powell, Wayne Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 11/11/06, Powell murdered his ex-girlfriend, 33-year-old Mary McCollum; her mother 52-year-old Rose McCollum;
her son 4-year-old Jamal McCollum-Myers; and her niece 2-year-old Sanaa Thomas in Toledo. The night before,
Powell and Mary had been arguing. Powell then set fire to the McCollum house leaving the victims to burn to death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/22/2006 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 9/13/2007 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is currently on direct appeal, pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 9/13/07, Powell was sentenced to death. On 11/2/07, Powell filed a notice of direct appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 109

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Raglin, Walter
Raglin, Walter Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 12/29/95, Raglin murdered 41-year-old Michael Bany in a parking lot in Cincinnati. Mr. Bany was the target of a
plan between Raglin and his accomplice, Darnell Lowery, to rob a vulnerable victim. When Mr. Bany, carrying musical
equipment, tried to unlock his car door, Raglin approached Mr. Bany and demanded money. Mr. Bany handed Raglin
$60, but as Mr. Bany turned to face Raglin, Raglin shot him in the neck. Raglin later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/4/1996 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 11/6/1996 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/24/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/13/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/1/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/22/2001
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/30/1998
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/1/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/2/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/17/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/25/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/3/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Raglin's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 9/30/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Raglin's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 9/13/00,
Raglin filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/2/06, the magistrate judge issued a
report and recommendation denying Raglin's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 6/29/06, the magistrate judge
issued a second report and recommendation denying Raglin's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/18/06,
Raglin filed an objection. On 7/21/06, the State filed a response. On 9/21/06 and 10/18/06, the magistrate judge
denied Raglin's motions for new counsel. (Note: On 1/23/08, the case was transferred to Chief Judge Beckwith).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4072

As Of:12/31/2007

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Reynolds, Gordon Columbiana County

County: Columbiana
Summary of Crime:
On 9/3/88, Reynolds murdered his girlfriend, 43-year-old Lynn Hanna, at their home in East Liverpool. Reynolds and
Ms. Hanna had previously committed an arson scheme to collect the insurance proceeds, and Reynolds feared that
Ms. Hanna would talk to the authorities. Reynolds broke Ms. Hanna's neck, but when he discovered that she was still
alive the next day, he shot her in the chest. Reynolds then removed Ms. Hanna's lung, where the bullet was lodged in,
and cut her head off, both of which were never found. Reynolds cut Ms. Hanna's body into pieces, put them in several
trash bags and threw the bags into the Ohio River near Chester, West Virginia. Reynolds admitted the murder to his
son and a friend.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/29/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 4/28/1995 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/4/2001
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/28/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 3/4/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 2/4/2002

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/4/02, Gordon Reynolds died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2474

As Of:2/4/2002

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Reynolds, Lawrence Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 1/11/94, Reynolds murdered his 67-year-old neighbor, Loretta Foster, in her Akron home. Reynolds had recently
painted Ms. Foster's basement. Reynolds tied Ms. Foster up, attempted to rape her, strangled her and beat her with a
tent pole. Reynolds later told his friends about the murder and took them to Ms. Foster's house to see her body. While
awaiting trial, Reynolds also told an inmate about the murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/20/1994 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 6/9/1994 Judge: Dowd

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/16/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/1/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/30/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/18/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/10/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/14/1998
District Court Decision: 1/14/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/15/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 2/6/2003
Trial Court Decision: 4/8/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/8/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/27/1999 State's Final Brief: 7/28/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 2/16/2000 Oral Argument: 4/4/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/16/2007

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Reynolds' petition for en banc rehearing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 1/14/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Reynolds' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
1/14/03, the federal district court denied Reynolds' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 2/6/03, Reynolds filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 4/4/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments. On 8/16/07, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the district court. On 9/13/07, Reynolds filed a petition for en banc rehearing. (Note: On 1/15/08, the 6th
Circuit denied Reynolds' petition for en banc rehearing).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4953

As Of:12/31/2007

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Richey, Kenneth Putnam County

County: Putnam
Summary of Crime:
On 6/30/86, Richey murdered 2-year-old Cynthia Collins in Columbus Grove. Richey had been babysitting Cynthia,
who lived in the same apartment building as Richey's former girlfriend. Richey was angry at his former girlfriend and
had threatened to burn the building. Richey pulled a smoke detector from the ceiling in Cynthia's apartment, spread
gasoline and paint thinner in the apartment, ignited it and left Cynthia to burn to death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/10/1986 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 1/26/1987 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/19/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/26/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/8/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/28/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/12/1992
District Court Decision: 4/3/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/22/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/2/1996 Notice of Appeal: 5/1/2001
Trial Court Decision: 3/28/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/17/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/18/1997 State's Final Brief: 12/17/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 3/11/1998 Oral Argument: 5/7/2003
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/25/2005

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 1/4/1995 Certiorari Petition: 7/14/2005

Supreme Court Decision: 8/30/1995 Brief in Opposition: 9/2/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 11/28/2005

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is pending re-sentencing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas proceedings are complete.

Case Notes:
On 8/12/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Richey's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/3/01,
the federal district court denied Richey's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 1/25/05, the 6th Circuit reversed
the district court's decision and granted Richey's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his conviction and
death sentence based on sufficiency of the evidence and ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the
State court for re-trial. On 11/28/05, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the State's petition for a writ of certiorari,
reversed the 6th Circuit's decision, and remanded to the 6th Circuit for further consideration of Richey's ineffective
assistance of counsel claim. On 8/10/07, the 6th Circuit reversed and remanded Richey's case to the district court
on a conditional writ of habeas corpus. On 9/6/07, the district court granted the conditional writ and gave the State
90 days to retry Richey. On 12/28/07, the trial court set Richey's entry for a change of plea to 1/7/08. (Note: On
1/7/08, Richey entered a no contest plea to involuntary manslaughter, child endangering, and breaking and
entering, in accordance with a plea agreement. The trial court then re-sentenced Richey to time served).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7644

As Of:12/31/2007

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Robb, Jason Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
During the riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility ("Lucasville"), Robb murdered 40-year-old prison guard
Robert Vallandingham, and prison inmate, 31-year-old David Sommers. Robb was the leader of the prison's Aryan
Brotherhood, who along with other prison inmates, held prison guards and inmates hostage. On 4/15/93, Robb, Carlos
Sanders, who was the leader of the prison's Muslim group, and James Were, another inmate, ordered inmates to
strangle Mr. Vallandingham to death with a cord and baseball bat. On 4/21/93, Robb arranged for inmates to stab,
choke and beat Mr. Sommers to death with baseball bats. At the time, Robb was serving a sentence for voluntary
manslaughter. Sanders and Were also received a death sentence for the aggravated murder of Mr. Vallandingham.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/5/1994 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 4/17/1995 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/26/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/3/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/17/2003
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/30/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/1/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/23/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/14/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/27/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/6/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending completion of discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 3/1/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Robb's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 6/3/02,
Robb filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/16/04, the district court partially
granted Robb's motion for discovery. On 9/5/06, the district court denied Robb's motion to enforce discovery. On
12/14/06, the district court granted the State's motion for extension of time to complete discovery. On 5/24/07, the
district court set a discovery scheduling order. (Note: The case was tried in Franklin County following a change of
venue from Scioto County).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4641

As Of:12/31/2007

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Roberts, Donna Marie Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 12/11/01, Roberts and her boyfriend, Nathaniel Jackson, murdered her former husband, 57-year-old Robert
Fingerhut, at the home Roberts and Mr. Fingerhut shared in Howland Township. Roberts gave Jackson entry into her
home where he shot Mr. Fingerhut twice in the back and once in the head. Roberts and Jackson had planned the
murder for months prior to Jackson's release from prison. Jackson also received a death sentence for the murder of Mr.
Fingerhut.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/28/2001 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/24/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/2/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/24/2004 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/11/2005 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/22/2007 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed the aggravated murder conviction and reversed the death penalty sentence.
The case is currently on appeal from the trial court's re-sentencing in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also in post-
conviction currently pending an appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 8/2/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Roberts' aggravated murder conviction on direct appeal, but vacated
the death sentence based on the trial court's ex parte communication with the prosecutor and remanded to the trial
court for re-sentencing. On 10/29/07, the trial court re-sentenced Roberts to death. On 12/11/07, Roberts filed a
notice of appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court. Meanwhile, on 2/11/05, the trial court denied Roberts' post-conviction
petition. On 3/17/05, Roberts filed a notice of appeal to the 11th District Court of Appeals. On 10/22/07, the 11th
District Court of Appeals dismissed Robert's appeal. On 12/11/07, Roberts filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme
Court of Ohio.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1651

As Of:12/31/2007

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Roe, John Glenn Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 10/6/84, Roe murdered 21-year-old Donette Crawford in Columbus. Roe kidnapped Ms. Crawford in her car, shot
her in the back of the head and stole her car and money. After his arrest for an unrelated breaking and entering
charge, Roe agreed to provide police with information about the murder and correctly disclosed the location of Ms.
Crawford's body. Roe also admitted the murder to an acquaintance who, in turn, told police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/26/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 12/23/1985 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/31/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/9/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/5/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/5/1995
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/25/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/22/1989
District Court Decision: 6/15/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/26/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/3/1990 Notice of Appeal: 9/29/2000
Trial Court Decision: 2/11/1992 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/10/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/22/1992 State's Final Brief: 9/4/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 3/24/1993 Oral Argument: 1/31/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 10/31/2002

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 5/9/2003

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 7/9/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 10/6/2003

Current Status
As Of: 2/3/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 2/3/04, John Glenn Roe was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:2/3/2004

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Rojas, Martin J. Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/14/87, Rojas murdered his fellow church member, 28-year-old Rebecca Scott, in her Cincinnati apartment. Ms.
Scott had devoted herself to weaning Rojas from drugs and alcohol, but she rejected his advances to be his girlfriend.
Rojas hid outside Ms. Scott's apartment, dragged her by the hair inside the apartment when she arrived home and
stabbed her twice in the back. After stabbing her in the back, Rojas raped Ms. Scott twice, stabbed her in the chest,
stole $25 from her purse and left her to bleed to death after unsuccessfully trying to set the house on fire. Rojas
confessed to police detectives from Denver, Colorado, police from Cheviot, Ohio, and a minister from the church he
and Ms. Scott attended.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/23/1987 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 5/5/1988 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/4/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/6/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/14/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/11/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/1/1992
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/11/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/22/1993 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 1/10/1995 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/29/1995 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/29/1996 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Rojas' motion for an evidentiary hearing.

Case Notes:
On 7/1/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Rojas' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 10/4/96,
Rojas filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 10/28/03, the district court held a status
conference. On 5/5/04, Rojas filed a supplemental memorandum in support of his petition for a writ of habeas
corpus. On 6/4/04, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 8/9/04, Rojas filed a reply and a motion for an
evidentiary hearing. On 8/26/04, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 9/6/04, Rojas filed a reply. On
9/10/04, the district court denied Rojas' motion to expedite his appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7179

As Of:12/31/2007

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Sanders, Carlos Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
During the riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility ("Lucasville"), Sanders murdered prison guard, 40-year-old
Robert Vallandingham. Sanders was the leader of the Muslims at the prison, who along with other prison inmates, held
prison guards and inmates hostage. On 4/15/93, Sanders, Jason Robb, who was the leader of the prison's Aryan
Brotherhood, and James Were, another inmate, ordered inmates to strangle Mr. Vallandingham to death with a cord
and baseball bat. At the time, Sanders was serving a sentence for aggravated robbery. Robb and Were also received
a death sentence for the aggravated murder of Mr. Vallandingham.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/29/1994 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 3/5/1996 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/21/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/22/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/1/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/8/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/1/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/18/2001
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/29/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/23/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 2/3/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/26/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/29/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/4/1999 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 1/30/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Sanders' petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 7/18/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Sanders' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/22/03, Sanders filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 8/14/06, the magistrate
judge issued a report and recommendation denying Sanders' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/8/06, the
district judge ordered the magistrate judge to reconsider his report and recommendation in light of Sanders'
objections. On 12/18/06, the magistrate judge ordered additional briefing. On 2/15/07, Sanders filed his brief. On
2/23/07, the State filed a reply brief. (Note: This was a Scioto County case with a change of venue to Hamilton
County. Sanders is also known as Siddique Abdullah Hasan).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4318

As Of:12/31/2007

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Sapp, William K. Clark County

County: Clark
Summary of Crime:
On 8/22/92, Sapp murdered 11-year-old Martha Leach and 12-year-old Phree Morrow near downtown Springfield.
Sapp raped Martha and Phree and then beat them to death. Sapp was connected to the rapes and murders through
DNA testing in 1996. Between 1993 and 1995, Sapp murdered 31-year-old Belinda Anderson and buried her body in a
garage floor. Sapp was also convicted for the 1993 attempted murder of Hazel Pearson. Sapp confessed to the
crimes against Martha, Phree, Ms. Anderson and Ms. Pearson. Sapp received a death sentence for the aggravated
murders of Martha, Phree and Ms. Anderson. At the time of his trial in 1997, Sapp was serving a prison sentence for
assaulting and attempting to rape another Springfield woman in 1993.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/7/1997 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 10/21/1999 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/13/2002
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/29/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/4/2001 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in post-conviction, currently pending a decision in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/29/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Sapp's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. Meanwhile,
on 1/10/02, the trial court denied Sapp's post-conviction petition. On 8/5/02, the 2nd District Court of Appeals
dismissed Sapp's post-conviction appeal and remanded to the trial court for findings of facts and conclusions of
law. On 9/30/02, the State filed a memorandum in opposition to Sapp's post-conviction petition. On 11/8/02, Sapp
filed a reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2993

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Scott, Jay
Scott, Jay Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 5/6/83, Scott murdered Vinnie Prince at a delicatessen in Cleveland. Ms. Prince owned the delicatessen that Scott
and his accomplice, Edward O'Neal, planned to rob. Scott shot Ms. Prince in the chest at close range, while trying to
rob the store. Scott and O'Neal admitted to their friends, in the getaway car, that Scott shot Ms. Prince.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/17/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 4/3/1984 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 9/20/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/2/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/4/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/21/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/23/1985
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/20/1986
District Court Decision: 9/30/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/9/1987

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/11/1988 Notice of Appeal: 10/20/1998
Trial Court Decision: 9/9/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/27/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/15/1993 State's Final Brief: 8/16/1999
Supreme Court Decision: 1/12/1994 Oral Argument: 1/24/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/19/2000

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/26/1992 Certiorari Petition: 10/10/2000

Supreme Court Decision: 10/27/1993 Brief in Opposition: 10/27/2000
Supreme Court Decision: 11/27/2000

Current Status
As Of: 6/14/2001

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/14/01, Jay Scott was executed by lethal injection. This marked the second execution in Ohio since 1963.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:6/14/2001

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Scott, Michael Dean Stark County

County: Stark
Summary of Crime:
On 9/12/99, Scott murdered 21-year-old Ryan Stoffer in Jackson Township. Mr. Stoffer was teaching Scott and his
girlfriend how to drive a stick-shift, thinking that the couple wanted to buy his car. Scott shot Mr. Stoffer six times in the
back of the head, dumped his body in the woods and stole his car. Earlier, on 8/24/99, Scott murdered 19-year-old
Dallas Green, by shooting him when Scott thought that Mr. Green had insulted him. Scott confessed to both murders.
Scott received a death sentence for the murder of Mr. Stoffer.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/24/1999 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 4/10/2000 Judge: Adams

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/15/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/11/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/3/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/24/2007
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/14/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/14/2004

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/26/2001 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/21/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/23/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/21/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 7/14/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Scott's petition for a writ of habeas corpus in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 1/14/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Scott's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 6/11/07,
Scott filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 8/3/07, the State filed a return of writ. On
9/24/07, Scott filed his traverse. On 10/9/07, the State filed its reply to Scott's traverse.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2821

As Of:12/31/2007

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Scudder, Kevin Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 2/7/89, Scudder murdered 14-year-old Tina Baisden in Columbus. Tina had gone out with Scudder to celebrate his
birthday. Scudder took Tina to a secluded field, attempted to rape her and stabbed her 46 times with a knife.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/31/1989 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 12/26/1990 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/29/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/10/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 3/27/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/26/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/20/1992
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/1994
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/26/1995

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/2/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/21/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/3/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/21/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Scudder's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 12/20/94, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Scudder's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
1/10/00, Scudder's attorneys filed, on Scudder's behalf, a "next friend" petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal
district court. On 8/27/01, the district court held a competency hearing. On 9/12/01, the district court denied
Scudder's motion to waive all further legal challenges to his death sentence. On 2/10/03, Scudder filed an
amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/9/05, the district court granted Scudder's motion to expand the
record. On 3/10/05, the district court denied Scudder's motion for an evidentiary hearing. On 4/11/05, Scudder filed
a supplemental traverse. On 4/25/05, the State filed a sur-reply. On 5/10/05, Scudder filed an additional reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6214

As Of:12/31/2007

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Sheppard, Bobby Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 8/19/94, Sheppard murdered 56-year-old Dennis Willhide in Cincinnati. Mr. Willhide owned a drive-thru beverage
store that Sheppard and his accomplice, Antwan Little, planned to rob. Sheppard forced Mr. Willhide, face-down, on
the floor, while Little removed money from the cash register. After Little ran out of the store, Sheppard shot Mr.
Willhide in the back of the head. Sheppard admitted to his friend and police that he shot Mr. Willhide so that he could
not identify Sheppard.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/26/1994 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 5/30/1995 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/23/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/20/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/18/2000
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/11/1997
Evidentiary Hearing: 6/24/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 12/30/1998
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/21/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/28/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/10/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/26/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/4/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/2/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/11/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Sheppard's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 12/30/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Sheppard's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/20/00, Sheppard filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 6/1/04, the magistrate
judge issued a report and recommendation granting Sheppard's petition for a writ of habeas corpus based on
prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective assistance of appellate counsel and remanded to the trial court for re-
sentencing. On 12/16/04, the magistrate judge issued a supplemental report and recommendation. On 12/29/04,
the State filed objections to the magistrate judge's supplemental report and recommendation. On 1/14/05,
Sheppard filed objections to the magistrate judge's supplemental report and recommendation. On 1/25/05, the
State filed a reply. (Note: On 1/23/08, the case was transferred to Chief Judge Beckwith).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4598

As Of:12/31/2007

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Short, Duane Allen Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
On 7/22/04, Short murdered his estranged wife, 31-year-old Ronda Michelle Short, and her friend, 32-year-old Donnie
Ray Sweeney, at Ronda's residence in Huber Heights. Short shot Mr. Sweeney with a sawed-off shotgun in the yard,
then went inside the house and shot Ronda.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/20/2004 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 5/30/2006 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/11/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending a decision in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal pending a decision on the State's motion to dismiss in the trial court.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 5/30/06, Short was sentenced to death. On 7/19/06, Short filed a notice of direct appeal in the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 6/29/07, Short filed his merit brief. On 11/19/07, the State filed its merit brief. Meanwhile, on 6/11/07,
Short filed his petition for post-conviction relief in the trial court. On 6/15/07, 6/25/07, and 6/27/07, Short filed
amendments to his petition. On 8/28/07, the State filed a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment. On 9/28/07,
Short filed a memorandum in contra to the State's motion to dismiss.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 580

As Of:12/31/2007

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Skatzes, George Montgomery County

County: Montgomery
Summary of Crime:
During the riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility ("Lucasville"), Skatzes, with the help of other inmates,
murdered prison guard, 40-year-old Robert Vallandingham, and two prison inmates, 31-year-old David Sommers and
41-year-old Earl Elder. Skatzes was a member of the prison's Aryan Brotherhood, who along with other prison inmates,
held prison guards and inmates hostage. On 4/15/93, muslim inmates strangled Mr. Vallandingham to death with a
cord and baseball bat. Skatzes also directed another inmate to stab Mr. Elder numerous times with a shank. On
4/21/93, Skatzes stabbed, choked and beat Mr. Sommers to death with a baseball bat. Skatzes received a death
sentence for the aggravated murders of Mr. Sommers and Mr. Elder. At the time, Skatzes was serving a life sentence
for a 1983 aggravated murder conviction. Jason Robb, Carlos Sanders and James Were also received death
sentences for their involvement in the murders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/29/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 1/30/1996 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/31/2003
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/8/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/6/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 7/13/2007 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/30/2003 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/6/2004 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in post-conviction, currently pending briefing in the 2nd District Court of Appeals.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/8/04, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Skatzes' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal.
Meanwhile, on 7/13/07, the trial court denied Skatzes' petition for post-conviction relief. On 8/9/07, Skatzes filed an
appeal in the 2nd District Court of Appeals. On 12/7/07, Skatzes filed his brief. On 12/20/07, the 2nd District Court
of Appeals granted the State's motion to extend briefing until 2/25/08. (Note: The case was tried in Montgomery
County following a change of venue from Scioto County).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4353

As Of:12/31/2007

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Slagle, Billy Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 8/13/87, Slagle murdered his 40-year-old neighbor, Mari Anne Pope, in her Cleveland home. Slagle broke into Ms.
Pope's house, stabbed her 17 times and beat her in the head and face. Two children witnessed Slagle attacking Ms.
Pope and escaped from the house. Police arrested Slagle in Ms. Pope's house, holding a pair of bloody scissors,
where he admitted to the murder.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/18/1987 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 4/14/1988 Judge: Economus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/7/2001

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/19/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/14/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/17/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/26/1991
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/31/1992
District Court Decision: 3/30/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/4/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/12/1994 Notice of Appeal: 4/14/2004
Trial Court Decision: 7/21/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/14/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/10/2000 State's Final Brief: 8/31/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/2000 Oral Argument: 1/26/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/8/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/1/1994 Certiorari Petition: 4/5/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/1995 Brief in Opposition: 5/14/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 6/18/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas proceedings are complete. Slagle has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection
lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 12/31/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Slagle's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/30/04, the federal district court denied Slagle's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/14/04, Slagle filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 8/8/06, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's decision. On 1/5/07, the 6th
Circuit denied Slagle's petition for en banc rehearing. On 6/18/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Slagle's petition
for a writ of certiorari. Meanwhile, on 6/25/07, the district court granted Slagle's motion to intervene in the Cooey
lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7200

As Of:12/31/2007

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Smith, Kenneth W. Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 5/12/95, Smith murdered 58-year-old Lewis Ray and 54-year-old Ruth Ray in their Hamilton home. Mr. Ray had
previously lent Smith $2,500, which Smith had not repaid. Smith struck Mr. Ray in the face with a hammer, slit his
throat and signaled to his brother, Randy Smith, to choke Mrs. Ray to death. Then Smith and his brother stole jewelry
and money from the house. Smith confessed to police after bragging to his friend about the murder and showing him
the stolen jewelry.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/16/1995 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 2/9/1996 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/26/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/4/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/15/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/10/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/19/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/15/1997
District Court Decision: 8/15/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/18/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/14/1996 Notice of Appeal: 9/8/2005
Trial Court Decision: 11/3/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/31/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/20/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 10/15/97, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Smith's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/15/05, the federal district court denied Smith's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 9/8/05, Smith filed a notice
of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 8/16/06, Smith filed a motion for an expanded certificate of appealability. On
8/24/06, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 9/4/07, the 6th Circuit granted an expanded certificate of
appealability for five additional claims. On 10/1/07, the 6th Circuit set a briefing schedule.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4343

As Of:12/31/2007

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Smith, Raymond A. Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 1/19/94, Smith and two accomplices, Danny Smith and Stanley Jalowiec, murdered 30-year-old Ronald Lally in a
Cleveland cemetery. Mr. Lally was a police informant who was scheduled to testify against Raymond and Danny Smith
in a drug trafficking trial. On the morning of the trial, Raymond and Danny Smith, and Jalowiec shot Mr. Lally in the
head, cut his throat, stomped him and ran him over with a car. The defendants bragged about the murder to their
friends. Jalowiec also received a death sentence.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/8/1995 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 1/5/1996 Judge: Wells

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/2/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/11/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/3/2002
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/25/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/5/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/24/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/29/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/16/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/2/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 5/1/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Smith has filed two successive post-conviction petitions, currently pending decisions in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of the state court
proceedings.
Case Notes:
On 1/5/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Smith's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 10/11/01,
Smith filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 1/22/02, the district court granted
Smith's motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. On 9/29/06, Smith filed a
motion declaring his successive post-conviction claims exhausted in the district court. On 10/13/06, the State filed
a memorandum in opposition. Meanwhile, on 7/13/04, the trial court denied Smith's successive post-conviction
petition and granted the State's motion for an independent evaluation. On 12/19/06 and 1/16/07, the trial court held
an Atkins hearing. On 2/2/07, Smith filed a memorandum of proposed findings of facts and conclusions of law and
a second successor petition to vacate the judgment/sentencing. On 2/9/07, the State filed its reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4378

As Of:12/31/2007

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Smith, Steven T. Richland County

County: Richland
Summary of Crime:
On 9/29/98, Smith murdered his girlfriend's 6-month-old daughter, Autumn Frye, in his girlfriend's home. Smith brutally
raped and beat Autumn, which inflicted extensive trauma to her head and body and caused her to suffocate. Smith's
girlfriend woke up and saw Smith, standing naked beside her bed, trying to lay Autumn's nude body next to her.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/5/1998 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 3/25/1999 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/14/2004

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/26/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/30/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/28/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/13/2002
District Court Decision: 9/27/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/2/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 8/18/2000 Notice of Appeal: 10/26/2007
Trial Court Decision: 11/16/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/20/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/29/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Smith's request for an expanded certificate of appealability in the 6th Circuit
Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 12/13/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Smith's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
5/26/04, Smith filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/27/07, the district court
denied Smith's petition for a writ of habeas corpus and granted a certificate of appealability on four issues. On
10/26/07, Smith filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 11/20/07, Smith filed a notice of intent to request an
expanded certificate of appealability.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3203

As Of:12/31/2007

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Smith, Vernon Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 5/26/93, Smith murdered 28-year-old Sohail Darwish in the Woodstock Market in Toledo. Mr. Darwish was the
storeowner. Smith and an accomplice, Herbert Bryson, were robbing the Market when Smith shot Mr. Darwish in the
chest.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/21/1993 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 3/22/1994 Judge: Judge Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/24/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/11/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/23/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/7/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/6/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/26/2000
District Court Decision: 3/22/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/20/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/19/2005
Trial Court Decision: 2/26/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 12/6/2006
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/23/2001 State's Final Brief: 11/30/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 6/27/2001 Oral Argument: 3/6/2007
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 7/26/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Smith's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/22/05,
the federal district court denied Smith's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/17/06, the 6th Circuit partially
granted Smith's motion to expand the certificate of appealability and issued a briefing schedule. On 11/30/06, the
State filed its final brief. On 12/6/06, Smith filed his final brief and final reply brief. On 3/6/07, the 6th Circuit heard
oral arguments. (Note: Smith is also known as Abdullah Sharif Kaazim Mahdi).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5032

As Of:12/31/2007

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Smith, William H. Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 9/26/87, Smith murdered 47-year-old Mary Bradford in her Cincinnati apartment. Ms. Bradford had met Smith that
evening at a local bar. Smith stabbed Ms. Bradford in the stomach, raped her and then fatally stabbed her nine more
times. Smith then made four separate trips to take Ms. Bradford's property from her house to his car. Smith later
confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/21/1987 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 4/14/1988 Judge: Spiegel

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/22/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/27/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/30/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 7/9/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/6/1990
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/31/1991
District Court Decision: 2/22/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/24/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/12/1992 Notice of Appeal: 8/22/2000
Trial Court Decision: 4/19/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/3/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/22/1994 State's Final Brief: 8/7/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 11/9/1994 Oral Argument: 9/18/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 10/28/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 6/30/1993 Certiorari Petition: 5/24/2004

Supreme Court Decision: 12/15/1993 Brief in Opposition: 7/1/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 10/4/2004

Current Status
As Of: 3/8/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 3/8/05, William H. Smith was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:3/8/2005

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Sneed, David Stark County

County: Stark
Summary of Crime:
On 11/19/84, Sneed and an accomplice, Chevette Brown, murdered 26-year-old Herbert Rowan in Canton. Mr. Rowan
agreed to give Sneed and Brown a ride when they approached his car. Sneed pulled a gun and demanded money.
When Mr. Rowan refused, Sneed shot him through the temple. Sneed also ordered Brown to shoot Mr. Rowan in the
back of the head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/4/1985 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 8/7/1986 Judge: Gaughan

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/25/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/17/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/14/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/22/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/12/1992
District Court Decision: 3/2/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/22/1993

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/13/1993 Notice of Appeal: 3/21/2007
Trial Court Decision: 9/28/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/29/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/7/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 1/14/2002 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 9/25/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Sneed's motion for an expanded certificate of appealability in the 6th Circuit
Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 2/12/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Sneed's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/2/07,
the district court partially denied Sneed's petition for a writ of habeas corpus and granted a certificate of
appealability on several issues. On 3/21/07, Sneed filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 5/16/07, Sneed
filed a motion to grant an expanded certificate of appealability. On 6/1/07, the State filed its reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7816

As Of:12/31/2007

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Sowell, Billy Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 5/1/83, Sowell murdered his friend, 36-year-old Calvert Graham, and attempted to murder his friend, Pamela Jean
Billups, in Cincinnati. Ms. Billups was in Mr. Graham's apartment when Sowell accused her of stealing his money and
threatened to shoot her. Mr. Graham asked Sowell to leave, but Sowell later forced his way back into the apartment.
Sowell fatally shot Mr. Graham in the abdomen and head and then shot Ms. Billups three times until he ran out of
ammunition.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 5/12/1983 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 11/3/1983 Judge: Sargus

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/29/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/24/1994
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/7/1994
Prisoner's Traverse: 8/29/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/20/1986
Evidentiary Hearing: 4/21/1999
Supreme Court Decision: 11/16/1988
District Court Decision: 10/5/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/17/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/20/1989 Notice of Appeal: 4/11/2002
Trial Court Decision: 5/4/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/17/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/26/1991 State's Final Brief: 11/5/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 11/13/1991 Oral Argument: 10/29/2003
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 6/23/2004

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/1/1992 Certiorari Petition: 1/6/2005

Supreme Court Decision: 11/17/1993 Brief in Opposition: 2/10/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 3/21/2005

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Sowell's remaining claims in his petition for a writ of
habeas corpus.
Case Notes:
On 11/16/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Sowell's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/5/01, the federal district court granted Sowell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus vacated his death sentence
based on involuntary jury waiver and remanded to the state court for re-trial. On 6/23/04, the 6th Circuit reversed
the judgment of the district court and denied Sowell's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/16/04, the district
court issued an order reopening the case. On 3/21/05, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Sowell's petition for a writ of
certiorari. On 11/13/06, the district court issued a briefing schedule. On 1/11/07, the State filed its brief and Sowell
filed his brief. On 2/26/07, the State and Sowell filed supplemental memorandums in support of their briefs.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8824

As Of:12/31/2007

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Spirko, John Van Wert County

County: Van Wert

Summary of Crime:
On 8/9/82, Spirko murdered 48-year-old Betty Jane Mottinger in the village of Elgin. Ms. Mottinger was the postmaster
at the post office Spirko robbed. After stealing money and stamps from the post office, Spirko kidnapped Ms. Mottinger
and stabbed her 14 to 18 times in the chest and abdomen.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/13/1983 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 9/10/1984 Judge: Carr

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/31/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/28/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/30/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/6/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/10/1991
District Court Decision: 7/18/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/15/1991

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/29/1992 Notice of Appeal: 10/30/2000
Trial Court Decision: 2/26/1993 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/31/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/29/1993 State's Final Brief: 8/31/2001
Supreme Court Decision: 10/20/1993 Oral Argument: 4/30/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 5/17/2004

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/15/1993 Certiorari Petition: 1/18/2005

Supreme Court Decision: 6/8/1994 Brief in Opposition: 2/23/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 3/28/2005

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed. Execution date has been reset for 1/24/07.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceeding are complete. Spirko has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending interlocutory appeal before the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 4/10/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Spirko's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 7/18/00,
the federal district court denied Spirko's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 5/17/04, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's decision. On 3/28/05, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Spirko's petition for a writ of certiorari. On
9/6/05, the district court denied Spirko's Rule 60(b) motion. On 12/22/05, the 6th Circuit affirmed the district court's
decision. On 1/9/06, 6/19/06 and 10/19/06, the Governor granted the State's requests for a reprieve to complete
Spirko's requested DNA testing. On 11/22/06, the federal district court granted Spirko's motion to intervene in the
Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On 3/28/07, the Governor granted a warrant of reprieve and reset Spriko's execution
date to 9/18/07. On 7/30/07, the Governor granted a reprieve and reset the execution date to 1/24/08. (Note: On
1/9/08, the Governor commuted Spirko's sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8512

As Of:12/31/2007

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Spisak, Frank Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
Between February and August of 1982, Spisak murdered 57-year-old Reverend Horace Rickerson, 50-year-old Timothy
Sheehan and 17-year-old Brian Warford, on three separate occasions on the Cleveland State University campus.
Spisak shot Rev. Rickerson seven times, shot Mr. Sheehan four times and shot Mr. Warford once in the head. On
6/4/82 and 8/9/82, Spisak shot at two other people, but each victim survived. Spisak later admitted to all of the murders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/29/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 8/10/1983 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/15/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/9/1997
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 5/29/1997
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/24/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/27/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/13/1988
District Court Decision: 4/18/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 4/24/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/1/1989 Notice of Appeal: 7/31/2003
Trial Court Decision: 4/5/1994 Prisoner's Final Brief: 7/22/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/13/1995 State's Final Brief: 7/27/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 10/4/1995 Oral Argument: 3/14/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 10/20/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/29/1994 Certiorari Petition: 5/16/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 8/16/1995 Brief in Opposition: 6/19/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 10/9/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently on remand in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 4/13/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Spisak's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
4/18/03, the federal district court denied Spisak's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/31/03, Spisak filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 3/14/06, the 6th Circuit held oral argument. On 10/20/06, the 6th Circuit
reversed the district court's decision, vacated Spisak's conviction based on an improper jury instruction claim and
ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the trial court for re-trial. On 2/15/07, the 6th Circuit denied the
State's petition for en banc rehearing. On 10/9/07, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the State's petition for a writ of
certiorari and vacated and remanded the case to the 6th Circuit. (Note: 1/11/08, the 6th Circuit reinstated its
10/20/06 opinion, partially granting habeas corpus relief and ordering a new mitigation phase trial and remanding to
the district court for further proceedings. On 1/25/08, the State filed a petition for rehearing).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8909

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Spivey, Warren
Spivey, Warren Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 1/3/89, Spivey murdered 53-year-old Veda Vesper in her Youngstown home. Spivey broke into Ms. Vesper's
house, stabbed her multiple times and brutally beat her to death. Spivey also stole Ms. Vesper's car and jewelry.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/18/1989 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/20/1989 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/13/1997
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/22/1998
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/26/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/1/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/15/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/3/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/11/1998 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/25/1998 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Spivey has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending discovery in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 4/22/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Spivey's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/20/02, Spivey filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On
1/6/03, the State filed a response. On 4/10/03, the trial court granted Spivey's motion for funds for an expert. On
12/8/04, the trial court granted Spivey's second motion for funds for an expert. On 4/5/05, the trial court denied
Spivey's motion for a jury determination on the issue of whether or not he is mentally retarded. On 3/20/06, the
State filed a motion for summary judgment. On 7/17/06, Spivey filed a memorandum in opposition and a motion for
discovery. On 4/10/07, the court overruled the State's motion for summary judgment. On 12/18/07, the State filed a
discovery request.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6615

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Stallings, Michael
Stallings, Michael Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 12/15/96, Stallings murdered 16-year-old Rolisha Shephard in an Akron apartment. Stallings and a juvenile
accomplice, Donzell Lewis, planned to rob a drug dealer, who was in an apartment that Rolisha was also visiting. After
the drug dealer refused to give him money or marijuana, Stallings shot Rolisha, point-blank, in her chest, as she held
her 14-month-old son in her arms. Stallings later admitted to the shooting.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/3/1997 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/27/1998 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/11/2005
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/1/2005
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/4/2005
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 8/29/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 7/19/2000
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/1/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/11/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/26/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/19/2000 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/6/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 2/7/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Stallings' petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court.

Case Notes:
On 7/19/00, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Stallings' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/11/05, Stallings filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/28/06, the district court
partially granted Stallings' motion for discovery and granted the State's motion for discovery. On 2/6/07, the district
court denied Stallings' motion to expand discovery. On 6/8/07, the court granted Stallings' motion for an evidentiary
hearing. On 8/29/07, the district court held an evidentiary hearing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3594

As Of:12/31/2007

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Steffen, David Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 8/19/82, Steffen murdered 19-year-old Karen Range in her parents' home in Cincinnati. Ms. Range had allowed
Steffen into the house to demonstrate the household cleaning product he was selling door-to-door. Steffen stuffed a
cleaning rag into Ms. Range's mouth, repeatedly struck her in the face, slashed her throat three times with a kitchen
knife, stomped on her chest and raped her. Steffen later confessed to police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/2/1982 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 5/25/1983 Judge: Frost

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/24/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 6/20/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/31/1996
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/11/1985
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/24/1987
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/29/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/13/1989 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 7/18/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/7/1991 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/15/1992 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/1/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/17/1993 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Steffen has filed a motion for new trial based on newly discovered DNA evidence. The case is currently on remand
in the trial court for further DNA testing.
Status In Federal Courts:
The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 6/24/87, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Steffen's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
1/24/95, Steffen filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 7/28/03, Steffen filed an
amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/29/04, the district court partially granted the State's motion to
dismiss procedurally defaulted claims. On 10/5/05, the district court granted the State's motion requesting DNA
testing on certain exhibits and granted Steffen's motion requesting DNA testing on additional exhibits. On 5/16/06,
the district court granted the State's motion to expand the record with DNA testing reports and stayed the case
pending the exhaustion of Steffen's state court proceedings. On 8/3/06, Steffen filed a motion for new trial based on
newly discovered DNA evidence in the trial court. On 12/8/06, the trial court granted the State's motion for
additional DNA testing. On 4/25/07, Steffen filed a motion for a new trial. On 7/16/07, the State filed a memorandum
in opposition. On 8/28/07, Steffen filed a reply.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8986

As Of:12/31/2007

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Stojetz, John Madison County

County: Madison
Summary of Crime:
On 4/25/96, Stojetz murdered 17-year-old Damico Watkins at Madison Correctional Institution. Mr. Watkins was a
black juvenile inmate, and Stojetz was an adult inmate and head of the Aryan Brotherhood whose members refused to
be housed in the same cells as black inmates. Stojetz and five other adult inmates, all followers of the Aryan
Brotherhood, attacked Mr. Watkins and repeatedly stabbed him with shanks (homemade knives). When Mr. Watkins
escaped his attackers and pled for his life, Stojetz cornered him and stabbed him to death.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/10/1996 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 4/18/1997 Judge: Frost

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 7/1/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 4/1/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/15/2004
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/17/1999
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/8/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/4/1998 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/14/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/10/2002 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/15/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 8/18/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending further discovery and briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 2/17/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Stojetz's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 4/1/04,
Stojetz filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/30/05, the district court partially
granted the State's motion to dismiss procedurally defaulted claims. On 2/10/06, the district court partially granted
the State's motion to dismiss Stojetz's third ground for relief. On 3/27/07, the district court denied Stojetz's motion
for discovery. On 7/10/07, the district court granted Stojetz's motion for funds for an investigator and a mitigation
investigator. On 10/1/07, the district court granted Stojetz's motion for funds to employ a replacement mitigation
investigator.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3909

As Of:12/31/2007

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Stumpf, John David Guernsey County

County: Guernsey
Summary of Crime:
On 5/13/84, Stumpf murdered 54-year-old Mary Jane Stout and attempted to murder Norman Stout in their home
adjacent to I-70 and County Road 44. The Stouts had invited Stumpf and his accomplice, Clyde Wesley, into their
home to use the telephone. While Wesley ransacked the house, Stumpf shot Mr. Stout twice in the head, seriously
wounding him. Stumpf then turned to Mrs. Stout, who had witnessed her husband's shooting, and fatally shot her four
times.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/14/1984 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 9/27/1984 Judge: Smith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/16/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/8/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/2/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/22/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/19/1987
District Court Decision: 2/7/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/22/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/11/1988 Notice of Appeal: 5/30/2001
Trial Court Decision: 11/27/1989 Prisoner's Final Brief: 6/17/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/23/1990 State's Final Brief: 6/5/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 12/26/1990 Oral Argument: 12/11/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/28/2004

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 11/8/2004

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 12/10/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 6/13/2005

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 8/19/87, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Stumpf's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 2/7/01,
the federal district court denied Stumpf's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/28/04, the 6th Circuit reversed
the district court's decision, vacated Stumpf's conviction and death sentence based on an involuntary guilty plea
and inconsistent prosecution theories, and remanded to the state court for re-trial. On 1/7/05, the U.S. Supreme
Court granted the State's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 6/13/05, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the district
court's decision and remanded to the 6th Circuit for further consideration of Stumpf's inconsistent prosecution
theory claim. On 12/23/05, the 6th Circuit issued a briefing schedule. On 1/30/06, the parties filed supplemental
briefs. On 6/18/07, Stumpf filed a supplemental brief. On 7/26/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8495

As Of:12/31/2007

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Taylor, James R. Greene County

County: Greene
Summary of Crime:
On 2/14/98, Taylor murdered 51-year-old Ronald Rihm and 57-year-old Carolyn Rihm, and attempted to murder his
estranged wife, Pat Taylor, and her friend, 38-year-old James Tipton, at the Faternal Order of Eagles Lodge in
Fairborn. The Rihms, whom Taylor blamed for his marital problems, had allowed Mrs. Taylor to move into their
Riverside home. After hiring a private investigator to locate his wife, Taylor confronted Mrs. Taylor, shot at her but
missed, fatally shot the Rihms each in the head and shot Mr. Tipton when he tried to restrain Taylor.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/20/1998 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 4/6/1999 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/8/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/14/2004
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 7/15/2004
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/14/2004
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/20/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 5/27/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 2/22/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 7/24/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/29/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/12/2003 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision in the district court on Taylor's petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Case Notes:
On 12/20/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Taylor's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
5/14/04, Taylor filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 7/14/06, the magistrate judge
issued a report and recommendation denying Taylor's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 8/18/06, Taylor filed
an objection to the magistrate judge's report and recommendation. On 8/31/06, the State filed a memorandum in
opposition. On 9/6/06, Taylor filed a reply. On 10/10/06, the district court notified the parties that the case is ripe
for decision. (Note: On 1/23/08, the case was transferred to Chief Judge Beckwith). (Note: On 1/30/08, Taylor died
of natural causes).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3191

As Of:12/31/2007

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Taylor, Michael Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 11/24/92, Taylor murdered 40-year-old Marion Alexander at a bar, Club Seville, in Garfield Heights. Mr. Alexander
and Taylor had a tense relationship because Mr. Alexander had previously dated Taylor's current girlfriend. After
arguing with Mr. Alexander at the bar, Taylor pretended to leave but instead cornered Mr. Alexander and shot him
several times. When Mr. Alexander fell to the floor and tried to crawl away, Taylor walked closer and fired more shots
into his back. Taylor had previously been convicted and served prison time for two murders, until his release in 1982.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/11/1992 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 5/28/1993 Judge: Carr

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/13/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/15/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/25/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/9/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/19/1997
District Court Decision: 3/3/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/6/1997

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/23/1996 Notice of Appeal: 7/17/2003
Trial Court Decision: 9/3/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/18/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/15/2000 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 1/27/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 1/27/04, Michael Taylor died of natural causes.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3896

As Of:1/27/2004

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Tenace, Troy M. Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 1/25/94, Tenace murdered 76-year-old Edward Kozlowski in Kozlowski's Toledo home. Tenace targeted Mr.
Kozlowski because Mr. Kozlowski had agreed to have work done on his home. Tenace gagged, beat, robbed and
strangled Mr. Kozlowski to death. Tenace admitted the attack on Mr. Kozlowski to his roommates and to the police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/9/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/4/1999 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/30/2003
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/31/2006
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/5/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 12/30/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/17/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/23/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 11/20/2003 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 6/28/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The Ohio Supreme Court has affirmed the aggravated murder conviction and reversed the death penalty sentence.
The case is currently on remand in the trial court for re-sentencing.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 6/30/03, the 6th District Court of Appeals affirmed Tenace's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
5/31/06, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Tenace's aggravated murder conviction, but vacated his death sentence
based on re-weighing of the aggravating factors and mitigating circumstances, and remanded his death sentence to
the trial court for re-sentencing. Meanwhile, on 12/30/04, the trial court denied Tenace's post-conviction petition.
On 3/17/06, the 6th District Court of Appeals denied Tenace's post-conviction appeal. On 8/23/06, the Ohio
Supreme Court denied Tenace's post-conviction appeal. Meanwhile, on 6/28/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied
Tenace's Murnahan petition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2979

As Of:12/31/2007

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Thomas, William A. Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 11/23/94, Thomas murdered his neighbor, 87-year-old Florence Newbirt, in her Toledo home. Ms. Newbirt
occasionally hired Thomas to work around her house. Thomas broke into Ms. Newbirt's house and struck her in the
face and head 15 to 20 times with a claw hammer. Thomas left the house with Ms. Newbirt's television set.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 12/30/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 12/4/1995 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/30/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/11/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/9/2003

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/17/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 7/14/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/5/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Thomas has filed a successive post-conviction petition, currently pending evidentiary hearing in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/11/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Thomas' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/9/03, Thomas filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 8/3/06,
the trial court ruled that Thomas' successive post-conviction petition will proceed to an evidentiary hearing.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4410

As Of:12/31/2007

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Tibbetts, Raymond Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 11/6/97, Tibbetts murdered his wife, 42-year-old Judith Crawford and 67-year-old Fred Hicks at Mr. Hicks' home in
Cincinnati. Mr. Hicks, who suffered from emphysema, had hired Ms. Crawford as a caretaker and had allowed her and
Tibbetts to live with him. During an argument about Tibbetts' crack cocaine habit, Tibbetts cracked Ms. Crawford's
head open with a baseball bat, which caused pieces of her brain to spill out, and stabbed her several times, leaving a
knife stuck in her neck. Tibbetts then stabbed Mr. Hicks, who was connected to an oxygen tank, leaving two knives
stuck in his chest, one knife in his back and a broken knife blade also stuck in his back. Tibbetts then fled to
Covington, Kentucky in Mr. Hicks' car. Tibbetts received the death sentence for the aggravated murder of Mr. Hicks.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/12/1997 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 8/27/1998 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/12/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/18/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/1/2003
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/1/2003
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing: 9/20/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 7/5/2001
District Court Decision: 3/29/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 2/19/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/22/1999 Notice of Appeal: 4/26/2006
Trial Court Decision: 3/22/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/30/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/5/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 12/5/2001 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Tibbetts' motion for an expanded certificate of appealability in the 6th
Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 7/5/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Tibbetts' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/29/06,
the district court denied Tibbetts' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/26/06, Tibbetts filed a notice of appeal to
the 6th Circuit. On 6/6/06, the magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation partially granting Tibbetts'
motion for a certificate of appealability. On 2/2/07, the district court adopted the magistrate's report and
recommendation. On 3/13/07, Tibbetts filed a motion for an expanded certificate of appealability in the 6th Circuit.
On 3/21/07, the State filed a response in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3413

As Of:12/31/2007

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Treesh, Frederick Lake County

County: Lake
Summary of Crime:
On 8/27/94, Treesh murdered 58-year-old Henry Dupree, and attempted to murder 42-year-old Louis Lauver at an adult
bookstore in Cleveland. Mr. Dupree was the security guard, and Mr. Lauver was a sales clerk in the bookstore. Treesh
and an accomplice, Benjamin Brooks, robbed the bookstore in order to buy crack cocaine. During the robbery, Treesh
fatally shot Mr. Dupree twice in the chest at close-range and shot Mr. Lauver in the jaw and forearm, leaving him
seriously wounded.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/29/1994 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 3/2/1995 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 3/11/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/10/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/9/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/30/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/19/1998
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/3/2001
District Court Decision: 3/31/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/11/2001

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/5/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/25/2007
Trial Court Decision: 4/9/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/21/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/12/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Treesh's motion for an expanded certificate of appealability in the 6th
Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 1/3/01, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Treesh's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 3/31/07,
the federal district court denied Treesh's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/25/07, Treesh filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 7/9/07, Treesh filed a motion in the 6th Circuit for an expanded certificate of
appealability. On 7/19/07, the State filed a response in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4687

As Of:12/31/2007

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Trimble, James E. Portage County

County: Portage
Summary of Crime:
On 1/21/05, Trimble murdered his live-in girlfriend, Renee Bauer, and her 7-year-old son, Dakota Bauer, after she
threatened to leave him. Trimble fired 13 rounds from his assault rifle into Renee with several others passing through
her body and striking her son, Dakota. The next morning, Trimble shot and killed Sarah Positano, a college student
from Ontario, Canada, while he held her hostage inside her Kent State University apartment.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/3/2005 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 11/21/2005 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/29/2007 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 10/3/2007 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending briefing in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-conviction
appeal pending briefing in the 11th District Court of Appeals.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 11/21/05, Trimble was sentenced to death. On 12/30/05, Trimble filed his notice of direct appeal to the Ohio
Supreme Court. On 6/18/07, Trimble filed his merit brief. On 10/16/07, the State filed its merit brief. Meanwhile, on
10/3/07, the trial court dismissed Trimble's petition for post-conviction relief. On 11/1/07, Trimble filed a notice of
appeal to the 11th District Court of Appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 770

As Of:12/31/2007

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Turner, Michael R. Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 6/12/01, Turner murdered his estranged wife, Jennifer Lyles Turner and her boyfriend, Ronald Seggerman, at her
apartment in Reynoldsburg. A neighbor witnessed Turner stab Seggerman at least four times outside the apartment.
Turner then entered the apartment and stabbed Jennifer 11 times as she was dialing 911. Turner killed Seggerman
following a long period of abuse and several domestic disputes. Turner admitted the murders to another inmate while
in county jail.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/22/2001 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 1/3/2003 Judge: Barrett

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/23/2007

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/15/2007
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 11/1/2007
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/11/2005
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/20/2003 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 9/22/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/21/2006 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/2/2006 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/21/2007 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in district court.

Case Notes:
On 5/11/05, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Turner's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/15/07, Turner filed his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district court. On 11/1/07, the State filed its return of
writ. Meanwhile, on 9/7/07, Turner filed a motion in district court to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On
9/28/07, the state filed a response in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1823

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Twyford III, Raymond
Twyford III, Raymond Jefferson County

County: Jefferson
Summary of Crime:
On 9/22/92, Twyford and his accomplice, Daniel Eikelberry, murdered 37-year-old Richard Franks. The daughter of
Twyford's girlfriend had told Twyford that she was raped by Mr. Franks, who Twyford then planned to kill. Twyford and
Eikelberry lured Mr. Franks to a remote location on the pretense that they were going deer hunting. Twyford shot Mr.
Franks in the back, then Twyford and Eikelberry repeatedly shot Mr. Franks in the head, cut his hands off and stole his
wallet. Twyford confessed to police and told police where they had dumped Mr. Franks' severed hands in Yellow Creek.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/8/1992 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 4/7/1993 Judge: Marbley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/13/2003

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/6/2003
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/6/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/5/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 11/16/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/19/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/1/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/25/1998 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 3/6/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 3/5/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Twyford's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/6/03, Twyford filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/30/04, the district court
granted Twyford's motion to stay and abey federal court proceedings. On 8/26/05, the district court vacated the stay
of proceedings. On 10/2/05, Twyford filed a motion to extend briefing. On 10/24/05, the State filed a response. On
12/1/05, the State filed a supplemental appendix. (Note: On 1/10/08, the State filed a motion for a status
conference).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5381

As Of:12/31/2007

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Tyler, Arthur Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 3/12/83, Tyler murdered 74-year-old Sander Leach in Cleveland. Mr. Leach sold produce from his van and was the
target of an armed robbery, planned by Tyler and his accomplice, Leroy Head. With Head acting as the lookout, Tyler
lured Mr. Leach into the back of the van, robbed him and shot him twice. Tyler later admitted to Head and another
friend that he murdered Mr. Leach.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/21/1983 U.S. District Court in Toledo
Sentence: 1/16/1986 Judge: Katz

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/29/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/11/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/2/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/6/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/11/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/28/1990
District Court Decision: 5/20/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/29/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 7/5/1991 Notice of Appeal: 8/8/2002
Trial Court Decision: 11/20/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/7/2004
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/10/1998 State's Final Brief: 9/13/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 1/20/1999 Oral Argument: 4/27/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/20/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 6/14/1994 Certiorari Petition: 1/17/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 12/30/1994 Brief in Opposition: 3/7/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 4/17/2006

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are completed. Tyler has been permitted to intervene in the Cooey lethal
injection lawsuit, currently pending a decision in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Case Notes:
On 3/28/90, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Tyler's conviction and sentence on direct appeal. On 5/20/02, the
federal district court denied Tyler's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 7/20/05, the 6th Circuit affirmed the
district court's decision. On 10/20/05, the 6th Circuit denied Tyler's petition for rehearing en banc. On 4/17/06, the
U.S. Supreme Court denied Tyler's petition for a writ of certiorari. On 6/16/06, the federal district court granted
Tyler's motion to intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit. On 8/2/06, the Ohio Supreme Court denied the
State's motion to set an execution date. Meanwhile, on 5/10/06, Tyler filed a successive post-conviction petition in
the trial court. On 7/10/07, the 8th District Court of Appeals dismissed Tyler's appeal sua sponte. On 10/31/07, the
Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction and dismissed the appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8019

As Of:12/31/2007

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Van Hook, Robert Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 2/18/85, Van Hook murdered 25-year-old David Self in his Cincinnati apartment. Mr. Self had met Van Hook that
evening at a downtown bar called the Subway Bar. Van Hook strangled Mr. Self until he was unconscious, stabbed
him in the head and multiple times in the neck, which nearly decapitated Mr. Self. Van Hook then cut open Mr. Self's
abdomen, stabbed him multiple times in the liver and heart and left a bottle, its cap and a cigarette butt in Mr. Self's
abdominal cavity.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/18/1985 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 8/8/1985 Judge: Smith

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/5/1994

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/10/1995
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/2/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/14/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/13/1987
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 11/9/1988
District Court Decision: 8/7/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/27/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/27/1989 Notice of Appeal: 9/5/2003
Trial Court Decision: 6/11/1991 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/15/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/21/1992 State's Final Brief: 7/11/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 3/17/1993 Oral Argument: 12/6/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 4/18/2006

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/22/1994 Certiorari Petition: 8/17/2007

Supreme Court Decision: 6/8/1994 Brief in Opposition: 10/9/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 11/13/2007

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court. Case is pending the State's request for an execution date.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal habeas corpus proceedings are complete.

Case Notes:
On 11/9/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Van Hook's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/7/03, the federal district court denied Van Hook's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/18/06, the 6th Circuit
reversed the district court's decision, vacated Van Hook's conviction and death sentence based on a Miranda
violation, and remanded to the state court for re-trial. On 5/24/07, the 6th Circuit, en banc, affirmed the district
court's denial of Van Hook's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 11/13/07, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Van
Hook's petition for a writ of certiorari.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8180

As Of:12/31/2007

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Vrabel, Stephen Mahoning County

County: Mahoning
Summary of Crime:
On 3/3/89, Vrabel murdered his girlfriend, 29-year-old Susan Clemente, and their 3-year-old daughter, Lisa Clemente,
in their apartment in Struthers. Vrabel bought the handgun and ammunition earlier that day. Vrabel shot Ms. Clemente
in the face and head and shot Lisa in the head. Three days later, Vrabel wrapped the bodies in blankets and stuffed
Ms. Clemente in the refrigerator and Lisa in the freezer with her teddy bears. Vrabel continued to live in the apartment
for a month after the murders. Vrabel confessed to the Parma police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/16/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 10/17/1995 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/2/2000
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 7/2/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 3/5/1997 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/23/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 10/6/2000 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 7/14/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 7/14/04, Stephen Vrabel was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:7/14/2004

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Waddy, Warren Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 7/18/86, Waddy murdered 22-year-old Paula Mason in her Columbus apartment. Waddy broke into Ms. Mason's
home, tied up her hands and feet, beat her and strangled her to death with a jump rope. Waddy then stole her credit
cards and car. Waddy was also convicted for the rapes and aggravated burglaries of three other women in Columbus.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 10/9/1986 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 10/2/1987 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 11/14/1997

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 2/26/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/1/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/16/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/2/1989
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/15/1992
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/13/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/5/1995 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 6/10/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/10/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/15/1997 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in successive post-conviction petition, currently pending further proceedings in the trial court.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 4/15/92, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Waddy's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
2/26/98, Waddy filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. Meanwhile, on 5/30/03, Waddy
filed a successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 4/10/07, the State filed
a motion to set an evaluation cut-off date. On 4/12/07, Waddy filed a memorandum in opposition. On 10/10/07, the
State filed a motion for a status conference. On 11/1/07, the trial court continued the scheduled conference until
11/27/07. On 12/4/07, the conference was rescheduled until 1/9/08. On 12/31/07, the conference was cancelled.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7395

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Webb, Michael D.
Webb, Michael D. Clermont County

County: Clermont
Summary of Crime:
On 11/21/90, Webb murdered his 3-year-old son, Michael Patrick Webb, at their home in Goshen Township. Webb
planned to kill his wife and children so that he could be with his mistress and collect insurance money. Webb poured
gasoline in the bedrooms, while his family slept, and set the house on fire. Michael died from smoke inhalation, but the
other family members escaped or were rescued by firefighters.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/10/1991 U.S. District Court in Cincinnati
Sentence: 7/16/1991 Judge: Dlott

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/13/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/21/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/15/1999
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/24/1993
Evidentiary Hearing: 5/30/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 9/21/1994
District Court Decision: 11/14/2006
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/20/1995

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/11/1995 Notice of Appeal: 12/11/2006
Trial Court Decision: 11/8/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/20/1997 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/18/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/7/1998 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 4/28/1999 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 9/21/94, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Webb's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
11/14/06, the federal district court denied Webb's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/11/06, Webb filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/11/07, the district court issued a certificate of appealability on seven
issues.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6012

As Of:12/31/2007

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Were, James Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
During the riot at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility ("Lucasville"), Were murdered Robert Vallandingham, a prison
guard. Were was an inmate, who along with other prison inmates, held prison guards and inmates hostage. On
4/15/93, Were, Jason Robb, who was the leader of the prison's Aryan Brotherhood, and Carlos Sanders, who was the
leader of the prison's Muslim group, ordered inmates to strangle Mr. Vallandingham to death with a cord and baseball
bat. Robb and Sanders also received a death sentence for the aggravated murder of Mr. Vallandingham.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/29/1994 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 6/6/2003 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/4/2005
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision:
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 7/10/2006 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/17/2006 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is on direct appeal, currently pending oral arguments in the Ohio Supreme Court. Case is also on post-
conviction appeal, currently pending briefing in the trial court. Case is also pending a decision on a motion to
reopen in the Ohio Supreme Court.
Status In Federal Courts:
Case is currently pending a decision in district court on Were's motion to intervene in the Jason Robb case.

Case Notes:
On 6/6/03, Were was sentenced to death. On 2/4/05, the 1st District Court of Appeals affirmed Were's conviction
and death sentence on direct appeal. Meanwhile, on 9/30/05, Were filed a post-conviction petition in the trial court.
On 4/17/07, the State filed a motion to dismiss. On 7/26/07, Were appealed to the Ohio Supreme Court.
Meanwhile, on 8/16/07, Were filed a motion to intervene in Jason Robb's capital habeas case for the limited
purpose of viewing documents from Robb's discovery, which are subject to a federal protective order. (Note: On
2/13/08, the district court granted Were's motion to intervene).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 1669

As Of:12/31/2007

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 White, Clifton
White, Clifton Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 12/24/95, White murdered 38-year-old Deborah Thorpe and 38-year-old Julie Schrey, and attempted to murder 19-
year-old Michael Thorpe Jr. in Akron. Ms. Schrey was the mother of White's former girlfriend, who broke up with White
because he was abusive. Deborah Thorpe was the mother of Michael Thorpe Jr., who was currently dating White's
former girlfriend. When Ms. Thorpe and Ms. Schrey went to White's house to pick up his former girlfriend's belongings,
White fatally shot them with deer slugs. White then went to his former girlfriend's workplace, tried to attack her, and
shot Mr. Thorpe in the head when he intervened. White admitted to Akron police that he shot each victim. White
received the death sentence for the aggravated murder of Ms. Thorpe.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/10/1996 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 10/31/1996 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/27/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/2/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/1/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/15/2001
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/12/1999
District Court Decision: 7/10/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/12/1999

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/3/1997 Notice of Appeal: 7/23/2003
Trial Court Decision: 3/20/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/16/1999 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/20/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

Case is in successive post-conviction, currently pending a decision in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Status In Federal Courts:

The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 5/12/99, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed White's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 7/10/03,
the federal district court denied White's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 1/6/04, the 6th Circuit granted
White's motion to hold case in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. On 2/28/05, the trial court
denied White's successive post-conviction petition pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia. On 12/30/05, the 9th District Court
of Appeals denied White's post-conviction appeal. On 2/10/06, White filed a notice of appeal to the Ohio Supreme
Court. On 8/18/06, White filed his merit brief. On 10/10/06, the State filed its merit brief. On 10/30/06, White filed
his reply brief. On 5/1/07, the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4078

As Of:12/31/2007

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 White, Maxwell
White, Maxwell Ashland County

County: Ashland
Summary of Crime:
On 1/19/96, White murdered 27-year-old Ohio State Patrol Trooper James Gross on I-71. Trooper Gross pulled
White's car over because White was driving erratically. White shot Trooper Gross as soon as Trooper Gross leaned
toward the driver's side window. When Trooper Gross tried to run back to his cruiser, White fatally shot him in the back.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/25/1996 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 7/10/1996 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/30/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/22/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/24/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/9/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 9/24/1996
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/20/1998
District Court Decision: 12/18/2001
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 12/14/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 5/5/1997 Notice of Appeal: 1/15/2002
Trial Court Decision: 8/18/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 3/14/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 8/7/1998 State's Final Brief: 3/9/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 12/23/1998 Oral Argument: 3/24/2005
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 12/7/2005

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 7/20/2006

Supreme Court Decision: 8/2/2000 Brief in Opposition: 8/23/2006
Supreme Court Decision: 11/13/2006

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed White's death sentence. The case is currently pending a decision by
the 5th District Court of Appeals on whether the trial court properly held that Ohio Revised Code 2929.06 is
unconstitutional.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 5/20/98, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed White's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/18/01, the federal district court denied White's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 12/7/05, the 6th Circuit
reversed the district court's decision, vacated White's death sentence based on a biased juror claim, and remanded
to the state court for re-sentencing. On 12/29/06, the State filed a motion requesting the scheduling of a new
penalty hearing in the trial court. On 7/12/07, the trial court granted White's motions and held ORC 2929.06, jury
death penalty re-sentencing, unconstitutional. On 8/9/07, the trial court held the re-sentencing in abeyance for the
State to pursue an appeal. On 8/10/07, the State filed an appeal in the 5th District Court of Appeals. Meanwhile, on
7/3/07, the 5th District affirmed the trial court's denial of White's petition for successive post-conviction relief. On
10/24/07, the Ohio Supreme Court declined jurisdiction and dismissed White's appeal.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 4191

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Wickline, William D.
Wickline, William D. Franklin County

County: Franklin
Summary of Crime:
On 8/14/82, Wickline murdered 24-year-old Peggy Lerch and 28-year-old Christopher Lerch in Wickline's apartment.
Mr. Lerch and Wickline had been arguing because Mr. Lerch owed Wickline money. Wickline slit Mr. Lerch's throat
and strangled Mrs. Lerch with a rope. Wickline then cut their bodies into pieces, put the dismembered body parts in
garbage bags and disposed of them in dumpsters around Columbus.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 1/9/1985 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 9/24/1985 Judge: Graham

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/14/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 5/31/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 8/30/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/30/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/20/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/11/1990
District Court Decision: 2/2/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/9/1990

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 6/17/1991 Notice of Appeal: 10/21/1998
Trial Court Decision: 5/8/1992 Prisoner's Final Brief: 3/5/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/28/1994 State's Final Brief: 3/5/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 11/9/1994 Oral Argument: 9/18/2002
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 1/30/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 2/21/1995 Certiorari Petition: 8/7/2003

Supreme Court Decision: 1/24/1996 Brief in Opposition: 9/11/2003
Supreme Court Decision: 10/14/2003

Current Status
As Of: 3/30/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 3/30/04, William D. Wickline was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:3/30/2004

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Wiles, Mark W. Portage County

County: Portage
Summary of Crime:
On 8/7/85, Wiles murdered 15-year-old Mark Klima at a farmhouse in Rootstown. Mark's parents owned the farm
where Wiles had worked until January 1983. When Mark caught Wiles stealing valuables from the house, Wiles
stabbed Mark 24 times and left the butcher knife buried in his back. Wiles fled to Georgia, but later confessed to
authorities in Savannah, Georgia and detectives from Portage County, Ohio.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 8/16/1985 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 2/12/1986 Judge: Matia

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/28/2002

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 8/29/2002
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 10/31/2002
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/13/2003
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/6/1988
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 4/24/1991
District Court Decision: 5/18/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/5/1992

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 6/10/2005
Trial Court Decision: 10/21/1999 Prisoner's Final Brief: 11/9/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/30/2001 State's Final Brief: 10/25/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 9/5/2001 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/9/2002 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending the scheduling of oral arguments in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 4/24/91, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Wiles’ conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On 5/18/05,
the federal district court denied Wiles' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 6/10/05, Wiles filed a notice of
appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 4/27/07, the 6th Circuit partially granted Wiles' motion for a certificate of appealability.
On 6/25/07, the 6th Circuit denied Wiles' motion to remand to conduct discovery. On 10/25/07, the State filed its
final brief. On 11/9/07, Wiles filed his final brief. Meanwhile, on 6/25/07, the district court granted Wiles' motion to
intervene in the Cooey lethal injection lawsuit.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 7992

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Williams, Andre
Williams, Andre Trumbull County

County: Trumbull
Summary of Crime:
On 8/15/88, Williams and an accomplice, Christopher Daniel, murdered 65-year-old George Melnick and attempted to
murder Katherine Melnick in their Warren home. After forcing their way into the house, Williams and Daniel beat the
Melnicks with a brick, an ax handle and a lamp, killing Mr. Melnick and severely injuring Mrs. Melnick. Williams also
attempted to rape Mrs. Melnick. Williams and Daniel bragged to several friends about beating and robbing the elderly
couple, and Williams even demonstrated what he had done.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/28/1988 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 3/15/1989 Judge: O'Malley

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 10/6/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 3/1/2000
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/21/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 6/27/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/27/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 2/21/1996
District Court Decision: 3/28/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/23/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/25/2003
Trial Court Decision: 7/29/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/19/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 3/3/1999 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 11th District Court of Appeals reversed and remanded Williams' successive post-conviction appeal. The trial
court granted the State's motion for summary judgment. The matter is now appealed back to the 11th District Court
of Appeals.
Status In Federal Courts:
The federal habeas corpus proceedings have been held in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.

Case Notes:
On 2/21/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Williams' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/28/03, the federal district court denied Williams' petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 4/25/03, Williams filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 6/27/03, the 6th Circuit granted Williams' motion to hold case in abeyance
pending exhaustion of state court proceedings. Meanwhile, on 10/19/04, the trial court denied Williams' successive
post-conviction petition. On 2/13/06, the 11th District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court decision and
remanded to the trial court for further proceedings. On 9/11/07, the trial court granted the State's motion for
summary judgment. On 10/1/07, Williams filed his notice of appeal to the 11th District Court of Appeals.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6865

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Williams, Clifford
Williams, Clifford Butler County

County: Butler
Summary of Crime:
On 8/3/90, Williams murdered 39-year-old Wayman Hamilton in downtown Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was a cab driver
who had picked up Williams. Williams shot Mr. Hamilton in the forehead and stole his money. Three days later,
Williams robbed and shot another man, who had picked up Williams while he was hitchhiking, but the man survived.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/19/1990 U.S. District Court in Columbus
Sentence: 2/22/1991 Judge: Watson

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/28/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 6/11/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/29/2000
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/31/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/2/1992
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/16/1995
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/4/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 7/14/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/22/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/7/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Williams' motion to amend his petition for a writ of habeas corpus in district
court.
Case Notes:
On 8/16/95, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Williams' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
6/11/99, Williams filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/19/02, the district court
granted Williams' motion to stay proceedings and hold in abeyance pending exhaustion of state court proceedings.
On 8/10/04, Williams filed a status report regarding the completion of state court proceedings. On 10/1/04, Williams'
case was re-assigned to Judge Watson. On 9/7/07, Williams filed a motion to amend/correct his habeas corpus
petition. On 9/28/07, the State filed a response in opposition.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6156

As Of:12/31/2007

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Williams, Donald Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 12/24/82, James Earl Darby, acting on instructions from Williams, murdered 28-year-old Archie Moore in a vacant
lot in Cleveland. Earlier that month, Mr. Moore had sent a gunman to rob Williams' girlfriend of money and drugs she
was selling for Williams. Williams hired Darby to kill Mr. Moore, supplied Darby with the gun and paid him with money
and drugs. Darby shot Mr. Moore in the head and then shot him four more times in the face after Mr. Moore had fallen
to the ground.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 4/26/1984 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 8/3/1984 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 12/14/1995

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/10/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/4/1998
Prisoner's Traverse: 11/9/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 2/13/1986
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/14/1988
District Court Decision: 3/31/2004
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/30/1989

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/3/1989 Notice of Appeal: 4/23/2004
Trial Court Decision: 7/7/1992 Prisoner's Final Brief: 8/19/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/24/1993 State's Final Brief: 8/19/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 4/27/1994 Oral Argument: 3/14/2006
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/28/2006

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/10/1992 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The 6th Circuit has reversed Williams' death sentence. The case is currently on remand in the trial court for re-
sentencing.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 9/14/88, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Williams' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
3/31/04, the federal district court granted Williams' petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his death sentence
based on ineffective assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 8/28/06, the 6th
Circuit affirmed the district court's decision and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 12/27/07, the trial
court rescheduled the pre-trial hearing until 2/11/08, and set the trial for 3/19/08.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 8550

As Of:12/31/2007

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Williams, Lewis Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 1/20/83, Lewis murdered his cousin's neighbor, 76-year-old Leoma Chmielewski, in her home. Williams ransacked
the house, beat Ms. Chmielewski in the head and neck, shot her in the face at close range and stomped on her chest,
leaving his shoe print on her nightgown.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/1/1983 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 11/3/1983 Judge: Manos

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 4/18/1996

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 11/1/1996
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/23/1996
Prisoner's Traverse: 1/22/1997
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/25/1984
Evidentiary Hearing: 4/15/1997
Supreme Court Decision: 3/26/1986
District Court Decision: 4/2/1998
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 3/9/1987

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/20/1987 Notice of Appeal: 7/9/1998
Trial Court Decision: 10/17/1989 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/20/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 7/1/1991 State's Final Brief: 10/22/1999
Supreme Court Decision: 11/20/1991 Oral Argument: 9/14/2000
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/16/2001

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 3/22/1995 Certiorari Petition: 2/25/2002

Supreme Court Decision: 2/7/1996 Brief in Opposition: 5/20/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 6/24/2002

Current Status
As Of: 1/14/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 1/14/04, Lewis Williams was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:1/14/2004

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Williams, Robert, Jr. Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 2/18/99, Williams murdered 88-year-old Velma McDowell in her Toledo apartment. Ms. McDowell lived in the same
apartment building as Williams' friend's mother. Williams broke into Ms. McDowell's home, stuffed a rag in her mouth,
raped her, beat her in the face, strangled her to death with a pair of her pantyhose and stole $300 from her purse.
Williams confessed to police. DNA testing proved that the semen found in Ms. McDowell belonged to Williams.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 3/2/1999 U.S. District Court in Youngstown
Sentence: 9/3/1999 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 2/28/2006

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/14/2006
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 2/12/2007
Prisoner's Traverse: 4/30/2007
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 8/27/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 11/15/2000 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 4/12/2004 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/30/2005 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/14/2005 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on discovery in the district court.

Case Notes:
On 8/27/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Williams' conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/14/06, Williams filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 2/12/07, the State filed its
return of writ. On 4/30/07, Williams filed his traverse. On 5/25/07, the State filed its sur-reply. On 9/10/07, the district
court granted Williams' motion for leave to file a request to conduct discovery.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3041

As Of:12/31/2007

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Williams, Shawn Lucas County

County: Lucas
Summary of Crime:
On 12/10/95, Williams murdered his pregnant girlfriend, 17-year-old Catrise Gregory, in Toledo. Before Williams
picked her up from work that night, Catrise told a co-worker that she planned to end her relationship with Williams and
keep the baby. Williams raped Catrise, beat her, strangled her to death and left her body in the car. DNA testing
concluded that the semen found in Catrise's body belonged to Williams.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/1/1997 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 5/5/1999 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/3/2003
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 2/11/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 9/3/03, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Williams' conviction on direct appeal, but vacated his death sentence
based on prosecutorial misconduct and erroneous jury instructions, and remanded to the trial court for re-
sentencing. On 9/22/04, the Ohio Supreme Court granted Williams' motion for reconsideration holding that the
death penalty is not an option for re-sentencing on remand for offenses committed before 10/16/96 and remanded
to the trial court for re-sentencing to a life sentence. On 2/11/05, the trial court re-sentenced Williams to 30 years to
life.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2109

As Of:2/11/2005

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Williams, Willie Summit County

County: Summit
Summary of Crime:
On 9/1/91, Williams murdered Alfonda Madison, Theodore Wynn, William Dent and Eric Howard in Youngstown's
Kimmelbrooks housing project. The victims had taken over drug sales that Williams used to control in the housing
project. In an attempt to re-establish control of drug sales, Williams instructed three juvenile accomplices, Jessica
Cherry, Dominic Cherry and Broderick Boone, to lure each victim to Mr. Madison's house. Williams handcuffed all four
victims and then shot each of them in the head.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 11/12/1991 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 8/12/1993 Judge: Gwin

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 8/18/2000

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 1/31/2001
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/2/2001
Prisoner's Traverse: 5/17/2001
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/1/1995
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 6/11/1997
District Court Decision: 4/12/2002
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/12/1998

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 4/24/2002
Trial Court Decision: 12/15/1998 Prisoner's Final Brief: 10/28/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/17/1999 State's Final Brief: 10/30/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 2/16/2000 Oral Argument: 1/29/2004
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 8/13/2004

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition: 2/18/2005

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition: 3/25/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 4/25/2005

Current Status
As Of: 10/25/2005

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 10/25/05, Willie Williams was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:10/25/2005

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Wilson, Daniel E. Lorain County

County: Lorain
Summary of Crime:
On 5/4/91, Wilson murdered his 24-year-old acquaintance, Carol Lutz, in Elyria. Ms. Lutz had offered Wilson a ride
home from a bar. Wilson locked Ms. Lutz in the trunk of her car and drove around for several hours. Wilson later
punctured the car's gas tank, stuffed a rag into the tank and set the car on fire. Ms. Lutz died of third degree burns and
carbon monoxide poisoning in the car's trunk, which reached an estimated 550 degrees. Wilson later confessed to
police.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/4/1991 U.S. District Court in Akron
Sentence: 5/8/1992 Judge: Dowd

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 1/4/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 7/2/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 9/13/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 10/13/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 10/12/1994
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 1/24/1996
District Court Decision: 1/14/2003
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 3/6/2003
Trial Court Decision: 1/3/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief: 11/29/2005
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/24/1998 State's Final Brief: 12/5/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 11/4/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 1/16/1997 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 10/22/1997 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on Wilson's motion for en banc rehearing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Case Notes:
On 1/24/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Wilson's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
1/14/03, the federal district court denied Wilson's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 3/6/03, Wilson filed a
notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 6/18/07, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments. On 8/15/07, the 6th Circuit
affirmed the decision of the district court. On 9/10/07, Wilson filed a petition for en banc rehearing. On 11/9/07, the
State filed a response. Meanwhile, on 9/12/07, the district court granted Wilson's motion to intervene in the Cooey
lethal injection lawsuit. (Note: On 1/7/08, the 6th Circuit denied en banc rehearing).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5715

As Of:12/31/2007

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Wogenstahl, Jeffrey Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 11/24/91, Wogenstahl murdered 10-year-old Amber Garrett of Harrison, Ohio. Amber was the daughter of
Wogenstahl's friend. Wogenstahl kidnapped Amber as she slept in her bed, stabbed her 11 times in the chest and
neck, beat her with a car jack handle and then dumped her body in a heavily wooded area in West Harrison, Indiana.
Wogenstahl admitted to a fellow inmate that he had kidnapped Amber to rape her. DNA testing, conducted during
federal appeals in 2001, identified Amber as the source of blood in Wogenstahl's car.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 9/1/1992 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 3/15/1993 Judge: Rose

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 5/21/1999

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 10/7/1999
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 12/17/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 2/11/2000
Court of Appeals Decision: 11/30/1994
Evidentiary Hearing: 12/5/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 3/6/1996
District Court Decision: 9/12/2007
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 10/7/1996

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 9/20/1996 Notice of Appeal: 10/12/2007
Trial Court Decision: 2/24/1997 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/12/1998 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 10/7/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 5/19/1998 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 11/10/1998 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending a decision on a certificate of appealability in the district court. Case is also pending
briefing in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Case Notes:
On 3/6/96, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Wogenstahl's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
10/7/99, Wogenstahl filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 12/5/05, 12/6/05, and
12/21/05, the magistrate judge held an evidentiary hearing. On 3/3/06, Wogenstahl filed his post-evidentiary
hearing brief. On 4/3/06, the State filed its post-evidentiary hearing brief. On 4/17/06, Wogenstahl filed his reply
brief. On 9/12/07, the district court denied Wogenstahl's petition for a writ of habeas corpus. On 10/12/07,
Wogenstahl filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 12/12/07, the magistrate issued a report and
recommendation partially granting a certificate of appealability on Wogenstahl's claims in the district court. (Note:
On 3/6/08, the district court adopted the magistrate judge's report and recommendation).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 5404

As Of:12/31/2007

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Woodard, Eugene Cuyahoga County

County: Cuyahoga
Summary of Crime:
On 6/20/90, Woodard murdered 19-year-old Mani Akram on a Cleveland street. Mr. Akram was the target of a
carjacking planned by Woodard and his accomplices, John Woods, Curt Thompson and Gary Hill. Woodard opened
Mr. Akram's car door and shot him once in the chest at point-blank range, then Thompson pulled Mr. Akram into the
street and drove away in his car. Later on, in front of several people, Woodard claimed that he was entitled to the car
stereo because he had shot Mr. Akram.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/3/1990 U.S. District Court in Cleveland
Sentence: 11/28/1990 Judge: Oliver

Prisoner's Notice of Intent: 6/18/1998

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 12/9/1998
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 1/28/1999
Prisoner's Traverse: 3/4/1999
Court of Appeals Decision: 4/23/1992
Evidentiary Hearing: 6/14/2005
Supreme Court Decision: 12/23/1993
District Court Decision: 9/30/2005
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 6/27/1994

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 1/18/1995 Notice of Appeal: 10/19/2006
Trial Court Decision: 12/9/1996 Prisoner's Final Brief: 7/5/2007
Court of Appeals Decision: 1/22/1998 State's Final Brief: 6/8/2007
Supreme Court Decision: 4/29/1998 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 9/18/2001 Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: 9/25/2002 Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

No proceedings currently pending in state court.

Status In Federal Courts:

Case is currently pending oral arguments in the 6th Circuit Court of appeals.

Case Notes:
On 12/23/93, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Woodard's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
12/9/98, Woodard filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal district court. On 9/30/05, the district court
partially granted Woodard's petition for a writ of habeas corpus, vacated his sentence based on ineffective
assistance of counsel, and remanded to the state court for re-sentencing. On 9/15/06, the district court denied
Woodard's motion to alter or amend judgment. On 10/5/06, the State filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On
10/19/06, Woodard filed a notice of appeal to the 6th Circuit. On 2/20/07, the 6th Circuit granted Woodard's motion
to voluntarily dismiss his cross-appeal. On 6/8/07, the State filed its final brief. On 7/5/07, Woodard filed his final
brief. (Note: On 1/29/08, the 6th Circuit heard oral arguments).

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 6242

As Of:12/31/2007

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Yarbrough, Kevin Shelby County

County: Shelby
Summary of Crime:
On 5/9/94, Yarbrough murdered 34-year-old Wilma Arnett on Dingman-Slagle Road in Sidney. Ms. Arnett was a police
informant scheduled to testify against a drug dealer who, upon learning of Ms. Arnett's role, paid Yarbrough $10,000 to
kill her. Yarbrough shot Ms. Arnett three times in the head and three times in the body.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 2/23/1996 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 2/3/1997 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision: 3/31/1999
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 5/15/2002
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 11/12/2002

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/2/1999 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: 5/2/2000 Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: 5/1/2001 State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: 9/11/2002 Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

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("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 4/6/2007

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 5/15/02, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed Yarbrough's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal. On
8/12/02, Yarbrough filed a successive post-conviction pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia in the trial court. On 10/19/06,
the trial court held an evidentiary hearing. On 12/14/06, Yarbrough filed his post-evidentiary hearing brief. On
12/28/06, the State filed a memorandum in opposition. On 2/28/07, the trial court granted Yarbrough's successive
post-conviction petition holding that Yarbrough is mentally retarded and vacated Yarbrough's death sentence. On
4/6/07, the trial court re-sentenced Yarbrough to 30 years to life because he was found to be mentally retarded
pursuant to Atkins v. Virginia.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 3714

As Of:4/6/2007

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Yarbrough, Terrell Jefferson County

County: Jefferson
Summary of Crime:
On 5/31/99, Yarbrough and an accomplice, Nathan Herring, murdered 20-year-old Aaron Land and 18-year-old Brian
Muha, on a remote hillside location along Route 22 in Pennsylvania. Yarbrough and Herring broke into the victims'
Steubenville home, beat them and drove them through Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania in Mr. Muha's car.
Yarbrough and Herring marched Mr. Land and Mr. Muha up a hill and shot them in the head at close range. Yarbrough
admitted to a friend he made Land and Muha perform oral sex on each other before he killed them. Yarbrough later
admitted the crimes to police. Herring received two life sentences without the possibility of parole for his participation in
the aggravated murders.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 7/8/1999 U.S. District Court in
Sentence: 9/28/2000 Judge:

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition:
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ:
Prisoner's Traverse:
Court of Appeals Decision:
Evidentiary Hearing:
Supreme Court Decision: 12/1/2004
District Court Decision:
First U.S. Supreme Court Review:

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 12/19/2001 Notice of Appeal:
Trial Court Decision: Prisoner's Final Brief:
Court of Appeals Decision: State's Final Brief:
Supreme Court Decision: Oral Argument:
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision:

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: Certiorari Petition:

Supreme Court Decision: Brief in Opposition:
Supreme Court Decision:

Current Status
As Of: 12/31/2007

Status In State Courts:

The Ohio Supreme Court reversed Yarbrough's aggravated murder conviction and death sentence on direct
appeal. The case is currently awaiting re-trial in Pennsylvania.
Status In Federal Courts:
No proceedings currently pending in federal court.

Case Notes:
On 12/1/04, the Ohio Supreme Court reversed Yarbrough's conviction and death sentence on direct appeal based
on lack of jurisdiction since the murders occurred in Pennsylvania. On 2/8/06, the Washington County District
Attorney's Office announced they will retry Yarbrough in Pennsylvania and seek the death penalty. On 9/27/06,
Yarbrough was arraigned in the Pennsylvania trial court. On 10/23/07, the Pennsylvania trial court ordered mental
health evaluations.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: 2650

As Of:12/31/2007

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 Zuern, William G.
Zuern, William G. Hamilton County

County: Hamilton
Summary of Crime:
On 6/9/84, Zuern murdered 24-year-old Corrections Officer Phillip Pence at the Community Correctional Institute,
where Zuern was awaiting trial on a murder charge. Officer Pence had arrived at Zuern's cell to search for weapons
and other illegal contraband. Zuern stabbed Officer Pence in the heart with a shank (homemade knife) made from the
sharpened point of a metal bucket hook.

Ohio / State Procedural History U.S. / Federal Procedural History

ORIGINAL TRIAL REQUEST WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS
Indictment: 6/11/1984 U.S. District Court in Dayton
Sentence: 10/18/1984 Judge: Rice

Prisoner's Notice of Intent:

FIRST REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL Prisoner's Petition: 9/30/1992
(Direct Appeal) State's Return of Writ: 4/19/1995
Prisoner's Traverse: 9/11/1995
Court of Appeals Decision: 6/11/1986
Evidentiary Hearing: 4/15/1996
Supreme Court Decision: 8/12/1987
District Court Decision: 3/30/2000
First U.S. Supreme Court Review: 1/25/1988

SECOND REVIEW OF ORIGINAL TRIAL REVIEW OF HABEAS CORPUS DECISION

(Post-Conviction Action) U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Filed in Trial Court: 10/14/1988 Notice of Appeal: 4/13/2000
Trial Court Decision: 5/30/1990 Prisoner's Final Brief: 9/16/2002
Court of Appeals Decision: 12/4/1991 State's Final Brief: 8/28/2002
Supreme Court Decision: 5/6/1992 Oral Argument: 2/4/2003
Second U.S. Supreme Court Review: Court of Appeals Decision: 7/17/2003

RE-EXAMINE FIRST REVIEW/ORIGINAL TRIAL THIRD U.S. SUPREME COURT REVIEW

("Murnahan" Appeal) U.S. Supreme Court

Court of Appeals Decision: 8/4/1992 Certiorari Petition: 12/19/2003

Supreme Court Decision: 12/2/1992 Brief in Opposition: 1/22/2004
Supreme Court Decision: 2/23/2004

Current Status
As Of: 6/8/2004

Status In State Courts:

State court proceedings completed.

Status In Federal Courts:

Federal court proceedings completed.

Case Notes:
On 6/8/04, William G. Zuern was executed by lethal injection.

Days Since Death Penalty Imposed: Executed

As Of:6/8/2004

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Appendix A
Glossary
Abeyance Cross-Motion
Abeyance • The delay of all further proceedings in a case, until Appeal, Habeas Corpus Action, U.S. Circuit Court of Ap-
another case or action is completed. peals and U.S. District Court.
A.E.D.P.A. • The Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Certification of the Record • An appellate court’s determina-
Act, a federal law passed in 1996 that changed generally the tion that the record on file with the court is the official record
procedures used in a habeas corpus action, and made special of all proceedings in the case.
rules for a habeas corpus action involving a sentence of death. Change of Venue • An order by a trial court that a case be heard
See Chapter 153 and Habeas Corpus Action. in a different place. The most common reason for a change of
Affidavit • A written statement made under oath in front of a venue is that there has been a large amount of publicity about
witness, usually a notary or other official, and signed by the the case that could affect the selection of the jury. See Venue.
person making the statement. Chapter 153 • A provision of the Anti-terrorism and Effective
Affirm • To uphold, or declare correct, the decision of a lower Death Penalty Act, which changed generally the procedures for
court. a habeas corpus action. One important change includes a new
Aggravated Murder • The purposeful killing of another human rule that makes it more difficult for a habeas corpus petitioner
being with prior calculation and design, or the purposeful kill- to file a second habeas corpus action. See A.E.D.P.A., Chapter
ing of another while committing other specified crimes such as 154, Habeas Corpus Action, and Habeas Corpus Petitioner.
rape, kidnapping, aggravated robbery, or aggravated burglary. Clear and Convincing Evidence • Evidence, having more than
Aggravated Specification • The part of an indictment that sets simply a greater weight than the evidence opposed to it,
forth the facts of the murder eligible for a death sentence. See which produces a firm belief or conviction about the truth
Aggravated Murder and Indictment. of the matter.
Amended Petition • A second or successive petition that alleges Clemency Hearing • A proceeding before the Ohio Parole Board
new or different claims. See Motion to Amend and Post-Con- in which an inmate’s lawyers and family present evidence in sup-
viction Petition. port of an inmate’s sentence being reduced to something less than
Appeal • A proceeding in which a party to a case asks a higher death. The State of Ohio and family of the victim also provide
court to review the decision of a lower court. See Appellant evidence and information in support of carrying out the death
and Appellee. sentence. See Executive Clemency and Ohio Parole Board.
Appellant • The person filing an appeal who claims that the Competency Hearing • A proceeding ordered by the court to
lower court made a mistake. determine whether a person is able to understand what is
Appellee • The person responding to an appeal who maintains happening at his or her trial or appeal and to help in his or
that the lower court was correct. her own case.
Atkins Claim • A claim that the execution of a particular inmate Conclusions of Law • A court’s statement of the legal principles
would violate the Eighth Amendment’s ban on the infliction of it is applying to the case.
cruel and unusual punishment because the particular inmate is Consolidated Appeals • Two or more appeals involving the
mentally retarded. The claim is named after the 2002 U.S. Su- same case that the appellate court has decided should be con-
preme Court decision in Atkins v. Virginia, in which the Court sidered at the same time.
banned execution of all mentally retarded criminals. Court of Appeals • The appellate court immediately below the
Briefing Schedule • An order issued by the court setting forth Ohio Supreme Court. For capital murders committed before
deadlines by which the parties’ briefs must be filed. January 1, 1995, the court that hears the death-sentenced per-
Capital Murder • An aggravated murder for which the defen- son’s first appeal (direct appeal). See Ohio Supreme Court.
dant is eligible for the death penalty. See Aggravated Murder Cross-Appeal • An appeal filed by the appellee in a case who
and Aggravated Specification. claims that the lower court erred to the harm of the appellee.
Certificate of Appealability • The order of a federal court that See Appeal, Appellant and Appellee.
allows a party in a habeas corpus action to appeal a decision Cross-Motion • A motion filed by a party to a case who is also
by the U.S District Court to the U.S. Court of Appeals. See responding to a motion filed by the other party. See Motion.
Glossary 1
Decision Guilty Plea
Decision • A ruling by the court on the claim or claims of the Exhaustion • The completion of all steps in a direct appeal or
parties. See Final Appealable Order. post-conviction appeal. See Direct Appeal and Post-Convic-
Defendant • The person in a criminal case who is charged with tion Appeal.
committing a crime. Expansion of the Record • An order by a court in a habeas cor-
Delayed Appeal • An appeal filed by an appellant after the time pus action requiring documents and other written informa-
for filing an appeal has passed. See Appeal and Motion. tion to be added to the record that the court will consider in
Deposition • A preliminary proceeding in which a party may addressing a habeas corpus petitioner’s claims. See Habeas
question, under oath, a witness or other person who may have Corpus Action, and Habeas Corpus Petitioner.
information concerning the subject matter of a trial, habeas Ex Parte • A motion, order or judicial proceeding that is made
corpus action, or post-conviction action. See Discovery, Ha- by only one party, or granted by the court for the benefit of
beas Corpus Action, Post-Conviction Action and Subpoena. only one party, and without notice to the other party or the
Direct Appeal • A proceeding in which a convicted person asks other party contesting.
a higher court to overturn a conviction or sentence received Extension of Time • Additional time allowed by a court for a
at the trial court, based on alleged errors, which appear in the party to file a brief or take some other required action. See
trial record. See Appeal. Briefing Schedule.
Discovery • A preliminary investigation made by a party in Extradition • The turning over of an alleged criminal, fugitive or
connection with a trial, post-conviction action or habeas cor- prisoner by one state to another, or by one country to another.
pus action. Also, the exchange of items by both parties that Felony Murder Specification • An aggravated specification alleg-
may be used as evidence in a trial. See Affidavit, Deposition ing that the defendant purposefully killed another person while
and Subpoena. committing other specified crimes such as rape, kidnapping,
Discretionary Appeal • An appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court aggravated robbery or aggravated burglary. See Aggravated
in which the Ohio Supreme Court may refuse to consider the Murder, Aggravated Specification and Capital Murder.
merits of an appellant’s claims of error. See Appellant, Manda- Final Appealable Order • A decision by a court, which a party
tory Appeal, and Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction. can immediately appeal to a higher court. See Appeal and
Docket • The court’s official record of all cases heard by the Decision.
court, which is maintained by the clerk of the court, and on Final Brief • The final merit brief filed by each party in an ap-
which all actions by the court are recorded. See Docket Entry peal before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. See Appeal,
and Journal Entry. Merit Brief, Proof Brief and U.S. Court of Appeals.
Docket Entry • A notation on the court’s docket which states Findings of Fact • A court’s statement of the facts of the case
that a particular action has been taken in a case. See Docket based on the evidence presented to the court.
and Journal Entry. F.O.I.A. • The Freedom of Information Act, a federal law that
Evidentiary Hearing • A proceeding in a post-conviction or ha- requires that a federal government agency permit people to
beas corpus action in which the parties are permitted to present examine documents and other recorded information main-
evidence concerning the claims of the petitioner. See Habeas tained by the agency.
Corpus Action, Petitioner and Post-Conviction Action. Guilt Phase • The part of a capital murder trial in which the
Executive Clemency • Pursuant to R.C. §2967.07, the Governor judges or jury decide whether the defendant has committed
of the State of Ohio can grant executive clemency in the form aggravated murder and an aggravated specification. See Ag-
of a pardon, commutation, or reprieve. The Ohio Parole Board gravated Murder, Aggravated Specification, Capital Mur-
is the bureau of the Adult Parole Authority assigned to process der, Mitigating Factor, Mitigation Phase, and Trial Phase.
clemency requests. Executive Clemency can be granted upon Guilty Plea • A defendant’s acknowledgment in open court
a written application for clemency or per the Governor’s direc- that he or she committed an offense charged in the case, and
tion to investigate and examine any case for the propriety of that he or she is willing to give up the right to have the state
clemency. See Clemency Hearing and Ohio Parole Board. prove the offense beyond a reasonable doubt.
Glossary 2
Habeas Corpus Action Next Friend Petition
Habeas Corpus Action • A civil lawsuit specifically permitted Memorandum in Support of Jurisdiction • The initial brief
by federal law in which a defendant can challenge in federal that must be submitted when a party files a discretionary ap-
court his or her state conviction or sentence based on alleged peal with the Ohio Supreme Court, and which contains an
violations of the defendant’s constitutional rights. appellant’s arguments as to why the court should consider the
Habeas Corpus Appeal • An appeal in which a party asks for merits of the appellant’s claims. See Discretionary Appeal
review by a higher court of a lower court’s decision in a habeas and Merit Brief.
corpus action. See Habeas Corpus Action. Mitigating Factor • In a capital murder case, anything about
Habeas Corpus Petition • A document filed with a federal dis- the crime or the history, character and background of the
trict court to start a habeas corpus action. See Habeas Corpus defendant that weighs against an aggravated specification, or
Action and Petition. any factor that weighs against an aggravated specification. See
Habeas Corpus Petitioner • A person who files a habeas corpus Aggravated Murder, Aggravated Specification, Capital Mur-
petition. See Habeas Corpus Petition. der, Guilt Phase , Mitigation Phase, and Trial Phase.
Indictment • A written document which states the charges Mitigation Phase • The part of a capital murder trial, held after
against the defendant. a finding of guilty during the guilt phase, in which the judges
Instanter • A Latin term which means immediately and with- or jury decide whether the defendant should be sentenced to
out delay. It is used normally to refer to a document filed by a death. In this part of the case, the jury, or a panel of three
party beyond the deadline for filing set by a court. See Brief- judges, weighs the aggravating circumstance as stated in the
ing Deadline and Party. aggravated specification, against the mitigating factors shown
Joint Appendix • A document filed by a party in a habeas cor- by the evidence. See Aggravated Murder, Aggravated Speci-
pus appeal that includes copies of all documents referred to fication, Capital Murder, Guilt Phase, Mitigating Factor,
by the parties in their merit briefs. See Appeal, Habeas Cor- and Trial Phase.
pus Appeal, Merit Brief and Party. Motion • A written request filed by a party in which the party
Journal Entry • An official notation by a court which states that asks the court to take a particular action.
a particular action has been taken in a case. See Docket and Motion for Reconsideration • A party’s written request that a
Docket Entry. court change its decision. See Motion and Decision.
Jurisdiction • The power and authority of a court to hear or de- Motion to Alter or Amend Judgment • A party’s written request
termine a judicial proceeding. to a court to reconsider its judgment. See Motion.
Magistrate Judge • A subordinate judge who is permitted by fed- Motion to Amend • A party’s written request to a court to per-
eral law to conduct hearings and other proceedings in the U.S. mit the allegation of new or additional claims or arguments.
District Court, but who is not appointed for life. See U.S. Mag- See Amended Petition and Motion.
istrate Judge, U.S. District Court and U.S. District Judge. Motion to Dismiss • A party’s written request that a court de-
Mandamus • A proceeding in which a party asks a higher court cide against the other party and end the case. See Motion.
to order a lower court to take a particular action. See Peti- Motion to Enlarge Time • A party’s written request to a court for
tion. additional time to file a brief or take some other required ac-
Mandatory Appeal • An appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court in tion. See Briefing Schedule, Extension of Time, and Motion.
which the Ohio Supreme Court must consider the merits of Murnahan (Application to Reopen Direct Appeal) • An ap-
an appellant’s claims of error. See Appellant and Merit Brief. pellant’s written request to an appellate court to reconsider
Merit Brief • The written arguments of a party to an appeal that the denial of the appellant’s direct appeal based on a claim
address the claims of error. See Appellant and Appellee. that the appellant’s lawyer was professionally deficient. The
Memorandum in Opposition • A written argument filed by a request is named after the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in
party in a habeas corpus action that supports the party’s op- State v. Murnahan. See Appellant and Direct Appeal.
position to a motion filed by an opposing party. See Habeas Next Friend Petition • A request by a person not a party to the
Corpus Action and Motion. case to bring a legal action on behalf of a party on the grounds
Glossary 3
Notice of Appeal Removal
that the party is unable to understand what is happening, or Post-Conviction Appeal • An appeal in which a party asks for
to bring an action on his or her own behalf. See Competency review by a higher court of a lower court’s decision in a post-
Hearing and Petition. conviction action. See Appeal, Post-Conviction, and Post-
Notice of Appeal • A written document that must be filed, nor- Conviction Action.
mally within a specified time, to start an appeal. See Appeal Post-Conviction Petition • A document filed with a trial court
and Delayed Appeal. to start a post-conviction action. Also called a petition to va-
Ohio Parole Board • Nine members who, by law, are required cate. See Petition, Post-Conviction, Post-Conviction Action,
to evaluate every application for clemency and submit their and Post-Conviction Relief.
findings and a recommendation to the Governor for final ap- Post-Conviction Petitioner • A person who files a post-convic-
proval. See Executive Clemency and Clemency Hearing. tion petition. See Post-Conviction Petition.
Ohio Supreme Court • The highest appellate court in Ohio. Post-Conviction Relief • The overturning by a trial court of a
For capital murders committed after January 1, 1995, the court defendant’s conviction or sentence, based on alleged legal er-
that hears the death-sentenced person’s first appeal (direct ap- rors that occurred outside the trial record. See Appeal, Peti-
peal). See Court of Appeals. tion, Post-Conviction and Post-Conviction Petition.
Oral Argument • A hearing in which lawyers for the parties ap- Procedural Default • A rule that generally prohibits a habeas
pear personally before a court to argue the merits of the case. corpus petitioner from making a claim in a habeas corpus
Order to Show Cause • A court’s written direction to a party to action in federal court that was not made previously in state
take a particular action or to explain why a particular action court. See Habeas Corpus Action and Habeas Corpus Peti-
has not been taken as previously directed by the court. tioner.
Party • Any person who starts an action or an appeal, or a per- Proof Brief • A preliminary merit brief, which a party is re-
son against whom an action or appeal is started. See Appeal, quired to file in an appeal before the U.S. Circuit Court of
Defendant, Habeas Corpus Action, Post-Conviction Action, Appeals. See Appeal, Merit Brief and U.S. Circuit Court of
and Respondent. Appeals.
Petition • A written request to a court that the court take a spe- Proposed Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law • Draft
cific action or grant some specific relief. written statements of fact and law that may be submitted by
Petitioner • A person who files a petition. In a habeas corpus either party or both parties at the request of a court. See Find-
action, the petitioner generally is a prisoner in state custody. ings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.
See Petition. Pro Se • When an inmate files a motion or appears before a
Petition for Certiorari • A party’s written request that the U.S. court on his own behalf without retaining a lawyer.
Supreme Court review the decision of a lower state or federal Record • The official written report of a trial, appeal, post-con-
court. See Petition and Petitioner. viction action, or habeas corpus action. See Appeal, Habeas
Petition to Vacate • See Post-Conviction Petition. Corpus Action, and Post-Conviction Action.
Pleading • Any document filed by a party that contains a party’s Recusal • A challenge to the authority of a judge or court to
claims or arguments. See Petition, Merit Brief and Motion. hear a case based on a claim that the court or judge is preju-
Post-Conviction • A term normally used to refer to review by a diced or otherwise incompetent to render a decision.
court that occurs after a defendant’s conviction and sentence. Referendum • The submission of a law to a direct vote of the
See Post-Conviction Action and Post-Conviction Appeal. people.
Post-Conviction Action • A civil lawsuit specifically permitted Remand • A decision by a higher court to send a case back to
by Ohio law in which a defendant can challenge after trial his a lower court.
or her conviction or sentence based on alleged violations of Removal • Those instances where an inmate is permanently
the defendant’s constitutional rights. See Appeal, Petition, removed from death row due to a commutation, execution,
Post-Conviction, Post-Conviction Action, Post-Conviction death by natural cause, or because appellate review perma-
Petition, and Post-Conviction Relief. nently altered the inmate’s sentence.
Glossary 4
Reply U.S. District Judge
Reply • A party’s written response to the arguments or claims Subpoena • A written order by a court that a person appear at a
of an opposing party. See Party. trial, deposition or evidentiary hearing. See Deposition, Dis-
Report and Recommendation • A written opinion issued by a covery, and Evidentiary Hearing.
U.S. Magistrate Judge which contains his or her advice to the Successive Post-Conviction Petition • A document filed with
U.S. District Judge concerning any matter in a habeas corpus a trial court to start a post-conviction action. A successive
action. See Habeas Corpus Action, U.S. District Court, U.S. post-conviction petition refers to all additional post-convic-
District Judge, and U.S. Magistrate Judge. tion petitions filed by an inmate after their initial post-convic-
Respondent • The party in a habeas corpus or post-conviction tion action. See Petition, Post-Conviction, Post-Conviction
action who opposes the claims of the petitioner. Generally, Action, and Post-Conviction Relief.
the respondent is the State of Ohio or a state official such as Summary Judgment • A decision by a court in a post-convic-
the warden of a prison. See Habeas Corpus Action, Habeas tion action based on the written arguments of the parties. See
Corpus Petitioner, Post-Conviction Action, and Post-Con- Party and Post-Conviction Action.
viction Petitioner. Sur-Reply • The respondent’s reply to the petitioner’s traverse in
Retrial • A second trial of a defendant after reversal of the de- a habeas corpus action. See Habeas Corpus Action, Habeas
fendant’s conviction by a higher court. See Defendant and Corpus Petitioner, Reply, Respondent, and Return of Writ.
Reversal. Transcript • The written recording of all proceedings in open
Return of Writ • The respondent’s answer to the claims of a court during a trial or evidentiary hearing. See Evidentiary
petitioner in a habeas corpus action. See Habeas Corpus Ac- Hearing and Record.
tion, Habeas Corpus Petitioner and Respondent. Transmission of the Record • The sending of the record of a
Reversal • A decision by a higher court that a lower court’s de- trial, appeal, habeas corpus action or post-conviction action
cision is mistaken. See Decision and Retrial. from a lower court to a higher court. See Appeal, Habeas
Ripe • The point at which a case is ready to be decided. Corpus Action, Habeas Corpus Appeal, Post-Conviction Ac-
Rule XIX • The Ohio Supreme Court rule that applies to death tion, Post-Conviction Appeal and Record.
penalty appeals. See Appeal and Ohio Supreme Court. Traverse • The petitioner’s reply to the respondent’s answer in
Rule 39 • The Ohio Supreme Court Superintendence Rule that a habeas corpus action. See Habeas Corpus Action, Habeas
requires trial courts to report the status of their pending death Corpus Petitioner, Reply, Respondent and Return of Writ.
penalty post-conviction cases to the Ohio Supreme Court on a Trial Court • A court in which a defendant is or has been con-
monthly basis. See Ohio Supreme Court and Post-Conviction. victed and sentenced.
Rule 60(b) Motion • A written request by a party for relief from Trial Phase • The part of a capital murder trial in which the
a court’s judgment. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Proce- judges or jury decide whether the defendant has committed
dure 60(b), such a motion is proper if one of the six criteria aggravated murder and an aggravated specification. See Ag-
set forth by the rule are met. See Motion. gravated Murder, Aggravated Specification, Capital Murder,
State Issue 1 • Legislation that removed the Ohio Court of Ap- Mitigating Factor, Mitigation Phase and Trial Phase.
peals as the first court in which to file a death penalty direct U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals • The federal appellate court im-
appeal. Capital cases committed after January 1, 1995, are ap- mediately below the U.S. Supreme Court. See U.S. Supreme
pealed directly to the Ohio Supreme Court. See Direct Ap- Court.
peal, Court of Appeals and Ohio Supreme Court. U.S. District Court • A federal trial court immediately below a
Stay of Execution • The order of a court that an execution be U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. A habeas corpus action is filed
postponed. in U.S. District Court. See Habeas Corpus Action and U.S.
Stipulation • An agreement between the parties to a case. See Circuit Court of Appeals.
Party. U.S. District Judge • A federal judge appointed for life who
Sua Sponte Order • An order by a court issued on the court’s presides in a U.S. District Court. See U.S. District Court.
own initiative and not at the request of a party. See Party.
Glossary 5
U.S. Magistrate Judge Writ of Certiorari
U.S. Magistrate Judge • A subordinate judge who is permitted Vacate • A decision by a higher court to set aside an order or
by federal law to conduct hearings and other proceedings in decision by a lower court. See Decision.
U.S. District Court, but who is not appointed for life. See Mag- Venue • The county in which a trial is held, and generally the
istrate Judge, U.S. District Court, and U.S. District Judge. county in which the crime is committed. See Change of Venue.
U.S. Supreme Court • The highest appellate court in the United Writ of Certiorari • An order by the U.S. Supreme Court that a
States. decision by a lower court will be reviewed. See Decision and
U.S. Supreme Court.

Glossary 6
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