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Arizona Supreme Court Sets Execution Date for Leroy McGill

3/27/2026

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The Arizona Supreme Court issued an execution warrant for Leroy Dean McGill, setting his date for May 20, 2026.
McGill was convicted of murdering Charles Perez by setting him on fire in a 2002 attack.
McGill's lawyers sought to delay the execution, citing juror errors during sentencing.
In 2025, Arizona executed two individuals, after a 2014 botched execution prompted a temporary halt in capital punishment.

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The Arizona Supreme Court issued an execution warrant for Leroy Dean McGill, setting his date for May 20, 2026.
McGill was convicted of murdering Charles Perez by setting him on fire in a 2002 attack.
McGill's lawyers sought to delay the execution, citing juror errors during sentencing.
In 2025, Arizona executed two individuals, after a 2014 botched execution prompted a temporary halt in capital punishment.