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March 7, 2014

Colorado Prisoner Avoids Death Penalty with Backing of Victim's Father 
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A Colorado prisoner has avoided the death penalty in a case that drew
attention over the efforts of his victim's father to spare his life.
Edward Montour was facing execution in a new murder trial for the 2002
killing of prison guard Eric Autobee. But on Thursday, Montour entered a
plea deal that will sentence him to life in prison, instead of to death.
Eric Autobee's father, Bob Autobee, had sought to enter a victim's
statement asking the jury not to impose the death penalty, saying he
opposes capital punishment.

 

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