Branstad denies commutation requests

Branstad 1From Press Release

 

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.