A execution that was set to take place has been put on hold. This decision was made to allow for a hearing regarding a possible sentence reduction. The hearing is permitted under a new law that helps victims of abuse.

A man, aged 53, was convicted of murder in a 2003 case involving two real estate agents. Further details about the case and the law are available. The stay of execution was issued by a superior court judge, enabling the hearing to proceed.

The law in question was signed into effect this year, allowing for such hearings to take place.