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Pardon of Notorious Murderer Sparks Outrage and Debate

In a shocking move, Utah Governor William H. Dix issued a full pardon to Albert T. Patrick, a convicted murderer, on November 28, 1912. Patrick was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1901 murder of wealthy Houston, Texas, millionaire William Marsh Rice. The pardon has sparked outrage and debate among the public and the legal community.

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State: Utah
Category: Violent Crime
Era: Historical
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