USA - Ohio. Judge Nancy R. McDonnell sentenced Michael Madison to death

Cuyahoga Common Pleas Judge Nancy R. McDonnell followed a jury's recommendation (see May 20) that 38-year-old Michael Madison should be executed for aggravated murder and kidnapping. The bodies of 38-year-old Angela Deskins, 28-year-old Shetisha Sheeley and 18-year-old Shirellda Terry were found in July 2013 near the apartment building where Madison lived. Madison told police he strangled 2 of them but couldn't remember killing the 3rd. Madison's attorney never contested his guilt at trial. The defense instead focused on saving his life by presenting evidence that Madison suffered lasting psychological damage from abuse as a youngster.