Clyde Gibson to be sentenced in third murder case
By Marissa Alter
WLKY
NEW ALBANY, Ind. — The sentencing phase began Monday for William Clyde Gibson in the murder of Stephanie Kirk.
Opening statement in the sentencing phase began Monday morning with Chief Deputy Prosecutor Steve Owen's opening.
At the start of his trial in early June, Gibson pleaded guilty.
That means Judge Susan Orth will decide his fate in the case, which could be a death sentence, life without parole or a sentence of years in prison.
Police found Kirk's body buried in Gibson's backyard in New Albany after he was arrested in the death of Christine Whitis.
The sentencing phase will consist of opening statements, then the state will present evidence about aggravating factors. Next, the defense will present its case and mitigators. Closing arguments will follow.
Then, each side has 7-10 days to file briefs.
Once received, Orth will set a hearing 7-10 days later and decide the sentence.
Orth said on Monday that she expected to determine Gibson's fate at a hearing somewhere around Aug. 18-20.
Gibson received the death penalty in the Whitis case and a 65-year sentence for killing Karen Hodella.
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