 JOHN SPIRKO REPRIEVE COLUMBUS (January 9, 2006) – Governor Bob Taft today issued the following statement upon granting John G. Spirko a reprieve: “At the request of the Ohio Attorney General, I have issued a warrant of reprieve for inmate John Spirko, delaying his execution date until July 19, 2006. “I agree with the Attorney General that additional investigation and analysis of the evidence in the kidnapping and murder of Betty Jane Mottinger are warranted.” Media Contact: Mark Rickel, Governor’s Press Secretary, at (614) 644-0957.
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