(DES MOINES) - On Thursday, August 6, 2015, Gov. Terry E. Branstad denied the following applications for commutation:
Bruce A. Hatter, age 53, committed his crime on December 1, 1981, in Linn County. He is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree kidnapping.
Fred L. Ruble, age 54, committed his crime on January 9, 1982, in Woodbury County. He is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree kidnapping.
Gary A. Winnett, age 51, committed his crime on March 2, 1987, in Boone County. He is currently serving a life sentence for first-degree murder.
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