Thursday, January 11, 2007
The parole board's recommendation to the governor was unanimous.

By MICHELE C. HLADIK

VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

COLUMBUS - "It's time" for Kenneth Biros to die for murdering and mutilating a Hubbard woman, according to the man who helped put Biros on Ohio's death row.

Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said: "It's time for justice to be upheld. This is not a question of innocence. It's a question of justice."

January 11, 2007, 7:25 AM EST

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The parents of a slain college student want Gov. Ted Strickland to spare the life of her killer because their daughter was opposed to the death penalty.

Timothy Hancock 219 467
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PO Box 788
Mansfield
Ohio 44901 USA

Letter Written 2 January 07

Dear Friends and Supporters

Thank you for the many birthday and Christmas cards I recieved. It truly lifted my spirits and although I can't respond to them all I want you to know how much you are appreciated.

I want to thank Karen Torley for her support, if not for her, I doubt my story would be out there! Much love to you Karen.

Six scheduled for January executions, four of which are in Texas

Six men on death row have scheduled executions for January, four of which are in Texas. One of these men has been on death row longer than any other death row inmate. Another suffered severe beatings from his father during childhood.

A look at the new Ohio governor's recent predecessors
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Ted Strickland was sworn in this morning as Ohio's first Democratic governor in 16 years.