Ralph Leroy Menzies, born on April 21, 1958, in Utah, is a convicted murderer currently on death row in Utah for the 1986 murder of Maurine Hunsaker. Menzies grew up in a dysfunctional family, subjected to relentless child abuse and neglect. His early life was marked by poor school attendance and a lack of proper care, as his biological mother passed away and his sister took on caregiving responsibilities[1]. Menzies' criminal history began in 1976 when he was convicted of aggravated robbery and sentenced to prison. He escaped in 1978, leading to additional charges for robbery and attempted murder. Despite a mistrial in one case, Menzies was sentenced to further prison terms for aggravated robbery and escape. He was paroled in 1984 but was soon involved in another crime, leading to his release on bail in February 1986[1]. Menzies' most notable crime was the murder of Maurine Hunsaker, a 26-year-old gas station attendant who was kidnapped and killed in February 1986. Menzies was arrested for unrelated charges and later linked to Hunsaker's murder through evidence found in his possession. He was convicted in 1988 and sentenced to death[2][4]. Menzies has since appealed his conviction, citing constitutional violations, but these appeals have been denied[3]. Recently, Menzies' case has been in the news due to his scheduled execution by firing squad, which is set for September 5, 2025. His lawyers have raised concerns about his competency due to vascular dementia, but the court has ruled him competent for execution[6][7]. The case remains significant as it highlights ongoing debates about capital punishment and the rights of individuals on death row[5][7].