Ohio juror voted for death 20 years ago, now seeks mercy
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS, Associated Press
Published: February 5, 2018, 2:45pm
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ross Geiger had doubts about recommending a death sentence 20 years ago for a convicted Ohio killer, concerned about the impact of the offender’s tough childhood on his behavior.
But ultimately, Geiger voted in favor of death for Raymond Tibbetts for killing a Cincinnati man he was staying with.
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