Stanko gets 2nd death sentence in crime outbreak
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina man already on death row has been sentenced to die again. Multiple media outlets report a Horry County jury took about an hour Thursday before deciding Stephen Stanko should be put to death for killing a 74-year-old man in his Conway home. Stanko already faces a death sentence for killing his live-in girlfriend in 2005 during a short crime spree. He is appealing that sentence. Before the case went to the jury Stanko gave a statement apologizing to Turner's family and asking for mercy. He reminded jurors a life sentence would be without parole. Earlier in the day, a death row prison guard testified that Stanko is a peacemaker in prison who often helps settle disputes. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Friday, Nov 20 at 3:52 AM jim h wrote ...he is a murderer..whocares what he does in prison...he will get his due Inappropriate? Alert Us!
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