Ronnie Lee Gardner
| Name | Ronnie Lee Gardner |
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| Birth date | January 16, 1961 |
| Birth place | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Death date | June 18, 2010 |
| Death place | Draper, Utah, United States |
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| Known for | Death row inmate |
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Ronnie Lee Gardner (January 16, 1961 – June 18, 2010) was an American criminal who gained notoriety for his actions that led to his execution by firing squad in Utah.
Early Life[edit | edit source]
Gardner was born on January 16, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had a troubled upbringing and was involved in criminal activities from a young age.
Criminal Activities[edit | edit source]
Gardner's criminal record included convictions for armed robbery, burglary, and assault. In 1985, he was on trial for murder when he attempted to escape from custody at a court hearing. During the escape attempt, he fatally shot attorney Michael Burdell and wounded bailiff Nick Kirk.
Trial and Execution[edit | edit source]
Gardner was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Despite appeals and efforts to overturn his sentence, he was executed by firing squad on June 18, 2010, at the Utah State Prison in Draper, Utah.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The case of Ronnie Lee Gardner sparked debates about the use of the death penalty and the methods of execution. His execution by firing squad drew international attention and raised questions about the ethics and humanity of capital punishment.
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