Aaron Gunches, a man on death row for nearly 20 years, is requesting the Arizona Supreme Court to expedite his execution, stating it is "long overdue".
Gunches first sought his own death warrant after the election of Kris Mayes and Katie Hobbs, who pledged to review the state's death penalty process.
The Arizona Supreme Court's deliberations come amid controversies, including a botched execution in 2014 and dubious procurement for lethal injection ingredients.
Concerns escalated over the death penalty review after judge David Dunkin suggested executions by firing squad, contrary to existing Arizona laws.
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