Indiana Supreme Court hears William Clyde Gibson's death penalty appeal
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Five state Supreme Court justices are now considering the fate of southern Indiana serial killer William Clyde Gibson.
They heard arguments in Gibson's appeal in Indianapolis Thursday morning.
Gibson was sentenced to death in 2013 for the 2012 murder of family friend Christine Whitus. She was murdered and sexually assaulted. Her body, which was found in Gibson's garage, was mutilated.
Gibson did not attend Thursday's hearing. During the hearing, his defense attorney made two arguments. She said Gibson's case does not rise to the level of a death penalty case because it does not involve multiple victims, a child or a police officer. She also argued that jury selection was flawed.
An assistant attorney general argued that Gibson did get a fair trial, and that the brutal nature of his crime is worthy of death.
The justices could take 3-6 months or more to decide this case. If they rule for him, he could get a new penalty phase.
Ironically, it's almost three years to the day since Christine Whitus was murdered.
http://www.wdrb.com/story/28761840/i...penalty-appeal
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