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Indiana governor is urged to let death sentence proceed against man who killed 2 kids in fire

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White, E. (2026, October 28). Indiana governor is urged to let death sentence proceed against man who killed 2 kids in fire. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/indiana-governor-is-urged-to-let-death-sentence-proceed-against-man-who-killed-2-kids-in-fire/article_e780d84e-acf0-5880-9223-37af406630a0.html

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The Indiana State Parole Board has recommended that Governor Mike Braun allow the death sentence of Jeffrey Weisheit to proceed, scheduled for execution by lethal injection on November 5. Weisheit was convicted of killing two children in a house fire and has the legal right to request clemency from the governor.

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The Indiana Parole Board unanimously recommended that Gov. Mike Braun deny clemency to Jeffrey Weisheit, whose death sentence by lethal injection is scheduled for November 5, 2026. Weisheit was convicted of murder and arson after setting a fire in 2010 that killed his girlfriend's two children: 8-year-old Alyssa Lynch and 5-year-old Caleb Lynch. The board heard testimony over two days from witnesses including the children’s parents and first responders who found Alyssa's body in a closet and Caleb’s taped to a mattress with railroad flares nearby. Weisheit has acknowledged there is "no excuse or explanation" for his actions but now seeks clemency under Indiana law, giving Braun the final decision on whether to proceed with the execution.

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A death sentence for an Indiana man who killed his girlfriend’s two children in a house fire should remain in place, the state parole board recommended Wednesday, just days before a Nov. 5 execution by lethal injection. asserted

board → kill → injection

Jeffrey Weisheit has a right under Indiana law to seek clemency and ask for a life sentence for his murder and arson convictions. asserted

Weisheit → have → convictions

The final decision rests with Gov. Mike Braun. asserted

decision → rest → Braun

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