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Judge denies Ralph Menzies another competency hearing citing no substantial change.

Menzies, convicted of murder in 1986, is set for execution on Sept. 5.

His last chance to avoid execution may lie with the state pardons board, currently holding a commutation hearing.

SALT LAKE CITY — Death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies will not be granted another competency hearing.

On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest petition by Menzies' attorneys to take another look at their client's mental competency. While Bates agrees with "Menzies' claim that his physical and mental difficulties have worsened over time … the court concludes Menzies has not shown a substantial change of circumstances to warrant a new hearing."

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