Tuesday, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad denied the following applications for commutation:
• Edgar M. Cardona, age 40, committed his crime on November 11, 2003, in Pottawattamie County. He is currently serving a twenty-five year sentence for first-degree robbery.
• Troy A. Midthus, age 48, committed his crime on November 1, 2003, in Black Hawk County. He is currently serving a twenty-five year sentence for first-degree robbery.
• Randy Schubert, age 59, committed his crime on March 29, 1982, in Hancock County. He is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree kidnapping.
• Kenneth Sheffey, age 63, committed his crime on August 13, 1974, in Scott County. He is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.
• Earl Thompson, age 81, committed his crime on January 21, 1961, in Dallas County. He is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.
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