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Gary Gilmore Timeline

  • Gary Goes to Jail

    Gary was arrested for armed robbery and assult and was setenced to 15 years in federal prison
  • Gary Released from Prison

    Gary was released from prison and moved in with his cousin Brenda in Provo, Utah in an attempt to get his life back on track
  • Gary Kills Max Jensen

    Gary robbed and murdered Max Jensen, a gas station clerk working his nightly shift
  • Gary Kills Bennie Bushnell

    Gary robs and murders Bennie Bushnell, a motel manager.
  • Gary's Trial Begins

    Gary's Trial begins in Provo, Utah
  • Jury Presents Guilt Verdict

    Jury determines that Gilmore is guilty and also recommends the Death Penalty; Gilmore chooses to be executed by firing squad
  • Initial Date Set for Execution

  • Expected Execution Date #2

    This became the expected date of execution for Gary after a round of stays by the Governor of Utah as well as the Board of Pardons re-evalutating the sentence as well as appeals from Gary himself as to why he should be allowed to be exectued. The Board approves the execution and most expect to to be on the 6th as to abide with Utah law that execution must be carried out within 60 days of sentencing
  • U.S Supreme Court Decides not to Intervene

    Supreme court votes to not intervene witht he Utah Supreme Court and to allow the execution to move forth. This is re-iterated when the hold their ground even when Gary's Mom and brother file an appeal
  • Final Execution Date Set

    Final Execution date for Gilmore is set and carried out
  • Final Push to Prevent Execution

    One final push from the higher courts to prevent Gilmore's Execution the morning of fails