Overview

• Aaron Gunches is scheduled to be executed on March 19, 2025, marking Arizona's first execution in three years following a suspension of capital punishment for procedural reviews.
• Gunches pleaded guilty to the 2002 murder of Ted Price and has consistently waived his legal rights, requesting execution to provide justice and closure for Price's family.
• Ted Price, described by his family as a kind and caring individual, was pursuing a career in radiology at the time of his murder.
• Arizona has implemented reforms to its execution protocols, including improved staffing and drug procedures, after past issues with lethal injections.
• Price's family holds mixed views on Gunches' execution, with some seeking closure while others question whether it is sufficient punishment for his crime.