Utah Executes Taberon Honie for 1998 Murder of Claudia Benn
Honie's execution marks Utah's first in 14 years, reigniting debates on the death penalty's morality and effectiveness.
- Taberon Honie was executed by lethal injection for the brutal murder of Claudia Benn in 1998.
- The execution was Utah's first since 2010 and the 12th in the U.S. this year.
- Family members of both the victim and the convict expressed mixed emotions about the execution.
- Protesters gathered outside the prison, highlighting ongoing opposition to capital punishment.
- Honie's attorneys argued for clemency, citing his remorse and personal growth over 25 years.