USA (Ohio): Further information: Execution in Ohio, Jason Getsy

Index Number: AMR 51/092/2009
Date Published: 19 August 2009
Categories: USA

Jason Getsy had been sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of Ann Serafino. Ohio Governor Ted Strickland had rejected the state parole board’s recommendation for clemency. In a statement, Governor Strickland said that, "Although my decision is inconsistent with the recommendation of the majority of the members of the Parole Board, I appreciate and respect their thoughtful consideration and review of this difficult case."