Braun denies clemency for Ward; execution to proceed next month
INDIANAPOLIS – The execution of convicted killer Roy Lee Ward will proceed on Oct. 10.Gov. Mike Braun announced Monday that he would follow the recommendation to allow him to be put to death. Indiana Parole Board holds clemency hearings for death row inmate Roy Lee Ward“After carefully reviewing the unanimous recommendation from the State Parole Board, I have decided to allow the execution of Roy Lee Ward to proceed as planned for October 10,” Braun said in a statement.The paro