STATE v LEROY DEAN McGILL - Arizona Case Law
STATE v LEROY DEAN McGILL
law.justia.comHere’s a concise update on Leroy Dean McGill based on recent reporting:
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Summary: Leroy Dean McGill, born February 22, 1963, was convicted in Arizona for the 2002 murder of Charles Perez and the attempted murder of Nova Banta after a gas/flammable attack in a Phoenix apartment. He was sentenced to death, with a warrant for execution granted in March 2026, and his execution was carried out on May 20, 2026 in Florence, Arizona.[2][3][4][5]
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Key timeline:
- 2002: The attack in Phoenix that killed Charles Perez and injured Nova Banta; McGill was later charged and convicted of first-degree murder and related offenses.[2]
- 2003–2004: Trials and sentencing to death for multiple counts, including murder and arson.[2]
- 2026: Arizona Supreme Court granted an execution warrant; execution scheduled for May 20, 2026; reports indicate the lethal injection execution occurred on that date, as part of a week with several U.S. executions.[4][5][7][2]
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Notable aspects highlighted in reporting:
- Legal avenues: McGill’s appeals and clemency requests were pursued, but the courts ultimately authorized the execution.[4][2]
- Public coverage: Multiple outlets reported on the case, including local Arizona outlets and international coverage noting it as the first of several U.S. executions in that period.[7][2]
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Quick facts:
- Age at execution: 63 (born 1963).[3][4]
- Method: Lethal injection (pentobarbital) at Arizona State Prison Complex in Florence.[5][7]
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