Not even a full 72 hours into 2023, the state of Missouri carried out the first execution by a state this year.
that police even “occasionally” escorted Guenther to her car. In November 2003, police found a broken knife handle and blood near her car, after neighbors were worried when Guenther didn’t come home. McLaughlin later led authorities to the part of the Mississippi River where she dumped Guenther’s body.
McLaughlin was convicted of first degree murder for Guenther’s death in 2006, but the jury deadlocked on her sentence. It was the trial judge who imposed the death penalty.
The Supreme Court chose not hear her claims, and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson told the AP that he would not stop the execution. His office released aon Tuesday morning. “McLaughlin’s conviction and sentence remains after multiple, thorough examinations of Missouri law. McLaughlin stalked, raped, and murdered Ms. Guenther. McLaughlin is a violent criminal,”
he said. “Ms. Guenther’s family and loved ones deserve peace. The State of Missouri will carry out McLaughlin’s sentence according to the Court’s order and deliver justice.”
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