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Death penalty upheld in Kleypas case ruling refines sentencing
The Kansas Supreme Court narrowly upholds capital punishment while tightening procedures for death verdicts. In a 4-3 decision the court says life should be imposed if aggravating and mitigating factors balance, narrowing the path to execution. The ruling affects Kleypas and other inmates, with new sentencing hearings likely. The case centers on a Missouri murder of a 78 year old woman and ties to the Pittsburg campus.
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