Matthew Bates
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Matthew Bates is the Utah state judge who ruled that Ralph Leroy Menzies is competent enough to be executed, despite his dementia, stating that Menzies understands the nature of his punishment and what is happening regarding his execution.
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Judge Matthew Bates ruled that Menzies is competent enough to face execution despite his dementia.
Utah killer with dementia is competent to face death penalty, judge rulesFox News·
United States· 2025-06-08
United States· 2025-06-08
Judge Matthew Bates ruled that Menzies is competent enough to be executed.
Ralph Leroy Menzies: Utah judge rules a convicted killer with dementia is competent to be executedCNN·United States· 2025-06-07
United States· 2025-06-07