Arizona, Aaron Brian Gunches and Supreme Court

Court sets March 19 date for first execution in Arizona in over 2 years
The Arizona Supreme Court set a March 19 execution date Tuesday for a man who pleaded guilty to murder more than 17 years ago and recently said his death sentence was “long overdue.” It would be the state’s first application of the death penalty in more than two years.
Arizona Supreme Court OKs execution of Aaron Gunches
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday approved the execution of Aaron Brian Gunches, who was convicted of murder in 2007.
Arizona Supreme Court Sets Execution Date for Convicted Murderer Aaron Brian Gunches
The Arizona Supreme Court has scheduled Aaron Brian Gunches' execution for March 19, 2025, after his 2007 murder conviction and complex legal proceedings. Gunches did not oppose the warrant and previously sought to expedite his execution.
Arizona Supreme Court issues death warrant for Aaron Gunches
Aaron Gunches will be the first person executed by Arizona in more than two years. His execution was scheduled for March 19.
Arizona Supreme Court grants request to carry out state’s 1st execution since 2022
The Arizona Supreme Court granted a request to carry out the state's first execution since 2022, authorities announced on Tuesday.
Arizona Supreme Court says state can execute Aaron Gunches
Gunches wants to die. But controversy surrounds execution methods in Arizona, which hasn’t killed a prisoner since 2022.
Arizona's newest Supreme Court Justice shares goals for new role
When Maria Elena Cruz was sworn in as Arizona's newest Supreme Court Justice on Monday, she made history on multiple counts. Cruz is the first Justice appointed by Gov. Katie Hobbs, and she'll be the only Justice on the seven-person court that was appointed by a Democrat.
Arizona Supreme Court sets execution date for Aaron Gunches
PHOENIX - The Arizona Supreme Court has issued a warrant for the execution of Aaron Brian Gunches. This decision follows a request by the State on Jan. 10, 2025, according to an official document. Gunches, convicted in 2007 for the kidnapping and murder of Ted Price, did not oppose the motion.
Arizona Supreme Court to decide on death warrant amid questions about execution protocols
The Arizona State Supreme Court was scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss issuing a death warrant amid concerns about Arizona's execution protocols.
Arizona scheduled execution for Aaron Gunches, man who shot officer in La Paz County in 2003
The state will carry out its first execution in two years when Aaron Gunches is put to death on March 19, at the Arizona State Prison Complex in
After decades of seeking death, Aaron Gunches will be executed March 19
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a warrant of execution for Aaron Gunches - who killed a man in 2002 and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in 2004 - setting his execution date out 35 days,
Arizona Supreme Court clarifies how dads can establish parental rights
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Supervisor poised for trial on Arizona election interference charges after top court rejects stay
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Arizona appeals court reverses $75K in sanctions against Gosar, Kern and Finchem
The Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling ordering three Republican officials to cover the legal expenses of a ...
The water fate of thousands may rest with the Arizona Supreme Court | Opinion
We're going to see more disputes like the one between Chandler and an irrigation district as water grows scarcer and ...