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FILE - Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, is seen as he makes remarks during a news conference in this March 6, 20013 file photo, at the Utah State Capitol, in Salt Lake City. In the wake of a botched lethal injection in Oklahoma last month, Ray says he believes a firing squad is a more humane form of execution. And he plans to bring back that option for criminals sentenced to death in his state. He plans to introduce his proposal during Utah’s next legislative session in January. (AP Photo/Michelle Price, File)

Utah lawmaker: Bring back firing squad executions

By MICHELLE L. PRICE - Associated Press

Rowan Eyzaguirre (from left), Cedar Gonzalez, and Anthony Barnes hold candles to protest against Ronnie Lee Gardner's death penalty at the Utahns for Alternatives to the Death Penalty rally at the Utah State Capital in Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday, June 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Deseret News, Matt Gillis)

Utah firing squad executes convicted killer

By Jennifer Dobner - Associated Press

Experts say firing squad is humane

By Jennifer Dobner - Associated Press

Members of George "Nick" Kirk's family (front row from left) Jamie Stewart, Mandi Hull, and Barb Webb, listen as the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole announces its unanimous decision to deny Ronnie Lee Gardner's request for commutation. Gardner, who shot and injured Kirk in 1985, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on Friday for fatally shooting attorney Michael Burdell. (Associated Press)

Utah steps closer to using firing squad

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times