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Taberon Honie’s request to avoid death penalty denied as state moves forward with execution plan
Taberon Honie’s request to have his death sentence commuted and instead serve the rest of his life in prison was denied on Friday. His execution by lethal injection, planned for Aug. 8 just after midnight, will continue as scheduled, the state said. The decision comes on the heels of Honie’s commutation hearing earlier this week, […]
Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend’s mother
SALT LAKE CITY — (AP) — Utah officials denied clemency Friday to a man who is set to be executed for the stabbing death of his girlfriend's mother in 1998. The decision regarding the fate of Taberon Dave Honie, who is scheduled to die by lethal injection Aug. 8, was announced in a one-paragraph notice from Scott Stephenson, chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole.
Sunrise Stories: 24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Declared Dead After Accident near St. George BLVD
Officials from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration reported a record number of fentanyl pills were seized throughout the state in 2023. Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the entire country, and such a threat required several high-ranking officials to meet in Northern Utah on Thursday to discuss the issue.
A ‘devastating’ tally: Utah breaks annual record for fentanyl seizures in just 6 months
It only took six months for law enforcement to break Utah’s annual record for fentanyl seizures this year as the state copes with what the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration calls “the most dangerous drug crisis the nation has ever faced.”. In 2023, the DEA and its local partners,...
The Top Deadliest Animals You Might Encounter in Utah
In addition to being known for its amazing natural beauty, Utah is home to a wide variety of species. Most species are harmless to people, but others can be hazardous if they come into contact with them. This article explores the most dangerous animals that you may come across when exploring Utah. We’ll examine the...
Utah Denies Clemency for Taberon Dave Honie: Execution Scheduled for August 8
Utah officials denied clemency to Taberon Dave Honie on Friday. He is set to be executed by lethal injection on August 8 for the 1998 stabbing death of his girlfriend’s mother. Scott Stephenson, chair of the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, announced the decision in a brief statement,...
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