Arizona set to execute a prisoner for the killing of a man set on fire in 2002 attack
Arizona is set Wednesday to execute a prisoner convicted of fatally setting a man on fire over 20 years ago.
apnews.comHere’s what I can share right now about Leroy Dean McGill, based on recent reporting:
Summary: Leroy Dean McGill is an Arizona inmate convicted of murder in the 2002 case involving the death of Charles Perez, after allegedly setting Perez and another person on fire. His execution was scheduled in May 2026, marking a notable development in the Arizona death-penalty calendar for that period. [AP News article on the May 2026 execution scheduling][2]
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Would you like me to pull the latest updates from specific outlets or provide a short timeline of key events leading to the May 2026 execution date, with direct quotes and citations? I can also summarize the legal reasoning from the Arizona Supreme Court decisions if you’d prefer.
Arizona is set Wednesday to execute a prisoner convicted of fatally setting a man on fire over 20 years ago.
apnews.comSTATE v LEROY DEAN McGILL
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