A death row inmate's clemency has been denied by the parole board. His execution has been delayed by a judge. The inmate, Stacey Humphreys, was convicted of murdering two real estate agents.

His attorneys are seeking a reduced sentence, citing his childhood abuse as a factor in the murders. They claim he suffered arbitrary beatings, sexual abuse, and was burned with cigarettes.

Further details about the case and the request for a sentence reduction are available from the source. The inmate's attorneys are arguing that his troubled childhood played a significant role in his actions.