Summary of Offense:
Barton was convicted of fatally stabbing 81-year-old Gladys Kuehler in October 1991 in her trailer after going to her home to ask to borrow $20. Kuehler was stabbed 52 times and sexually assaulted. This is the fifth time Barton has been tried for the murder. Two mistrials were declared, while the other three trials resulted in death sentences. During the penalty phase, the state presented evidence of Barton criminal history which involved many violent crimes against women.
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