(DES MOINES) - On Tuesday, May 5, 2015, Gov. Terry E. 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 (70%).
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 (70%).
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.
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