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The commutation hearing for Ralph Leroy Menzies resumes in Salt Lake City.

Menzies seeks to change his death sentence to life without parole.

The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole will decide before his Sept. 5 execution date.

SALT LAKE CITY — The commutation hearing for death row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies resumes Friday morning.

Menzies, 67, is asking the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole to change his death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. His request for mercy from the board may be his last chance to stop his scheduled execution by firing squad just after midnight on Sept. 5.

On Thursday, 3rd District Judge Matthew Bates denied the latest petition by Menzies' attorneys to take another look at their clien

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