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Aaron Gunches

Aaron Brian Gunches was an American prisoner sentenced to death row for the 2002 murder of Ted Price. He resided at Arizona State Prison in Florence, Arizona, and gained attention for his repeated demands to be executed. Gunches was openly critical of the state of Arizona's delay in carrying out his sentence, making him a notable figure within the context of capital punishment debates.

2 days ago : Aaron Gunches executed in Arizona, marking the state's first execution since 2022.

Aaron Gunches was executed in Arizona for the 2002 murder, making it the first execution in the state since 2022 and the first in a Democrat-run state since 2017.

June 30, 1971: Aaron Gunches Born

On June 30, 1971, Aaron Brian Gunches was born. He would later become an American prisoner on death row.

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November 14, 2002: Gunches Murders Ted Price

On November 14, 2002, Aaron Gunches killed Ted Price after finding him injured at his girlfriend's home. Gunches and an acquaintance drove Price to the desert and shot him four times.

2002: Murder of Ted Price

In 2002, Aaron Gunches committed the murder of Ted Price, which would eventually lead to his conviction and death sentence.

January 15, 2003: Shooting of Officer Flannery

On January 15, 2003, during a traffic stop, Aaron Gunches shot Arizona Department of Public Safety Officer Robert Flannery twice before fleeing. He was later apprehended and charged with attempted second-degree murder.

2004: Gunches Pleads Guilty

In 2004, Aaron Gunches pleaded guilty to the murder of Ted Price.

2008: Gunches Sentenced to Death

In 2008, Aaron Gunches was sentenced to death for the murder of Ted Price.

November 2022: Gunches Requests Execution Warrant

In November 2022, Aaron Gunches represented himself and requested the Arizona Supreme Court to issue his execution warrant.

January 2023: Gunches Withdraws Execution Request

In January 2023, Aaron Gunches withdrew his request for an execution warrant, citing concerns about "torture" during recent executions.

January 20, 2023: Hobbs Orders Review of Death Penalty

On January 20, 2023, newly elected Governor Katie Hobbs ordered a review of Arizona's death penalty protocols.

March 2, 2023: Execution Warrant Issued

On March 2, 2023, despite attempts to withdraw the request, the Arizona Supreme Court issued an execution warrant for Aaron Gunches, scheduling the execution for April 6, 2023.

April 6, 2023: Gunches' Execution Date

April 6, 2023, was the date set for Gunches' execution, as mandated by the Arizona Supreme Court warrant.

April 2023: Execution Warrant Expires

In April 2023, the Arizona Supreme Court denied the request to extend the warrant or order the State to execute Gunches, and the warrant expired.

June 5, 2024: Another Execution Warrant Requested

On June 5, 2024, Maricopa County filed another request for Aaron Gunches' execution warrant.

August 2024: Briefing Schedule Concludes

In August 2024, the Arizona Supreme Court concluded the briefing schedule regarding the request for Aaron Gunches' execution warrant.

January 2025: Gunches Requests Expedited Execution

In early January 2025, Aaron Gunches again submitted a written request to be executed, requesting the process be expedited.

March 19, 2025: Aaron Gunches' Scheduled Death

March 19, 2025, is the day Aaron Brian Gunches was scheduled to be executed at Arizona State Prison in Florence, Arizona, after being convicted for the 2002 murder of Ted Price.

March 20, 2025: Scheduled Execution Date

Following the execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. on March 18, 2025, Aaron Gunches was one of four inmates scheduled to be executed over a three-day period from March 18 to March 20, 2025.

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